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GOLDY GOPHER
Minneapolis, MN ❖ (612) 626.1000 ❖ [email protected]
EDUCATION
Doctor of Pharmacy(candidate) Anticipated May 2023
University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts in Biology May 2018
Summa cum laude
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, Minnesota
Study Abroad
Cultures of Creativity: Mankato State University Choir Tour in Italy January 2017
With One Voice in Tanzania January 2016
❖ Visited the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre, Ilula Hospital,
and Tungamalenga Clinic to observe care providers and patient care interactions at each site
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Pharmacy Intern May 2021 – present
United Hospital; Saint Paul, Minnesota
❖ Update medication histories for patients being admitted through the Emergency Department
❖ Collaborate with clinical managers to complete patient safety data analysis project, resulting in 3 new
patient safety initiatives
❖ Communicated using translators with diverse patient population
Component Laboratory Technician June 2019 – May 2021
Memorial Blood Centers; Saint Paul, Minnesota
❖ Worked with a team of technicians to separate and process blood products, including whole blood
collections, apheresis plasma, platelet, and red cell collections, and research units
❖ Followed standard procedures for proper handling and storage of blood products, centrifuging units,
taking samples, sterile tubing welding, filtering, and computerized tracking and labeling of units
LEADERSHIP
Phi Lambda Sigma May 2019 – present
Member
❖ Participate in professional development events and meetings to foster leadership development in the
profession of pharmacy
❖ Nominate students for membership and participate in the application and selection process
Rho Chi Honor Society Sept. 2021 – May 2022
Secretary
❖ Recorded meeting minutes
❖ Participated in event planning and fund allocation as a member of the executive board
LEADERSHIP (CONTINUED)
CARE for Haiti: Clinics and Relief Efforts May 2018 – May 2020
Trip Coordinator
❖ Student-led clinic in Chabin, Haiti that serves over 400 patients on an annual basis
❖ Coordinated budget, formulary, supplies, participant application process and group meetings
❖ Managed and participated in fundraising events, including campus-wide events, dinner fundraisers, grant
writing, and requesting donations
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Pharmaceutical Care Skills Lab Teaching Assistant Jan. 2021 – May 2021
Nicole Rupnow, Course Instructor – University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy; Minneapolis, Minnesota
❖ Taught and graded sterile compounding laboratory work
❖ Assessed students’ sterile compounding technique and provided feedback
Peer Mentor Sept. 2017 – May 2018
Minnesota State University Biology and Chemistry Departments (HHMI grant-funded program); Mankato, Minnesota
❖ Mentored small groups of students co-enrolled in introductory biology and chemistry courses during
hour-long weekly meetings
❖ Facilitated activities prepared by the course instructors, customizing them to students’ needs
❖ Helped students develop study skills and clarify course material, enhancing classroom and laboratory
learning
Cell and Molecular Biology Teaching Assistant Sept. 2017 – Dec. 2017
Sanjive Qazi, Course Instructor – Minnesota State University Biology Department; Mankato, Minnesota
❖ Prepared materials for weekly three hour-long labs
❖ Supervised and aided students in experimental work
SERVICE
Admissions Committee, University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy Sept. 2020 – May 2022
Class of 2016 Student Representative
❖ Reviewed applications to the PharmD program and made admission decisions based on an applicant’s
academic performance, involvements, work experience, essays, interview, and motivation for entering the
field of pharmacy
❖ Presented applicants in committee meetings and voted on admission decisions
Phillips Neighborhood Clinic May 2020 – May 2022
Pharmaceutical Care Clinician
❖ Participated in patient visits as part of an interdisciplinary care team consisting of medical, nursing,
nutrition, physical therapy, mental health, and dental students
❖ Interviewed patients to gather information about medication use and social history
❖ Discussed patient cases with fellow students and practitioners and help develop care plans for patients
❖ Recorded progress notes for each encounter in EPIC
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SERVICE (CONTINUED)
Bone Marrow Registry February 2020
Volunteer
❖ Assisted potential donors in performing cheek swabs to enroll in the National Bone Marrow Registry
Phillips Neighborhood Clinic Oct. 2018 – Aug. 2019
Front Desk Volunteer
❖ Interacted with patients as they arrive to the clinic and initiate patient appointments in EPIC
❖ Collaborated with other providers within the clinic to ensure efficient flow and record services utilized
University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy Oct. 2020 – present
Student Ambassador
❖ Give prospective students tours of the College of Pharmacy and answer questions
❖ Provide student perspective during Preview or Interview Days by participating in student panels
Minnesota Pharmacy Student Alliance Oct. 2020 – May 2021
Pre to D Mentor
❖ Corresponded with a pre-pharmacy undergraduate student throughout the school year
❖ Attended Pre to D social events and answered questions about the curriculum, extracurricular
opportunities, and student life in pharmacy school
ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCES
Ambulatory Care Mar. 28 – Apr. 29, 2023
UMP Broadway Family Medicine Clinic; Minneapolis, Minnesota
Preceptor: Jean Moon, PharmD
Patient Care: Infectious Disease Feb. 22 – Mar. 25, 2023
Allina Abbott Northwestern Hospital; Minneapolis, Minnesota
Preceptor: Krista Gens, PharmD, BCPS-AQ ID
Community Jan. 11 – Feb. 19, 2023
Cub Pharmacy; St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Preceptor: Jennifer Riss, PharmD
Patient Care: Toxicology Nov. 9 – Dec. 18, 2022
Regions Hospital; Saint Paul, Minnesota
Preceptor: Kristin Engebretsen, PharmD, DABAT
Patient Care: Psychiatry Oct. 5 – Nov. 6, 2022
Minnesota State Operated Forensic Services, Saint Peter Regional Treatment Center; Saint Peter, Minnesota
Preceptor: Sarah Hommerding, PharmD, BCPP
Patient Care: Pain Management July 27 – Aug. 28, 2022
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview; Minneapolis, Minnesota
Preceptor: Virginia Ghafoor, PharmD
Acute Care: Pediatric General Medicine, Hematology and Oncology June 22 – July 24, 2022
University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital, Farirview Riverside; Minneapolis, Minnesota
Preceptor: Angie Skoglund, PharmD, BCPS
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ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCES (CONTINUED)
Acute Care: Adult Hematology and Oncology May 18 – June 19, 2022
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview; Minneapolis, Minnesota
Preceptor: Laurel Clair, RPh
INTRODUCTORY PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCES
Institutional Summer 2021
Methodist Hospital; St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Preceptor: Joanne Schneider, RPh
Community Summer 2020
Fairview Cedar Ridge Pharmacy; Apple Valley, Minnesota
Preceptor: Nicole Christian, PharmD
PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS
ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting December 6-10, 2022
New Orleans, Louisiana
MSHP Midyear Clinical Meeting September 18, 2022
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting December 7-11, 2021
Virtual
MSHP Midyear Clinical Meeting September 19, 2021
Virtual
APhA-ASP Midyear Regional Meeting November 8-10, 2020
Virtual
HONORS AND AWARDS
Brother of the Month, Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity March 2022
Selected by the fraternity to recognize a brother for extraordinary service or achievement
Deborah A. Kasper Memorial Scholarship, University of Minnesota 2021 – 2022
Awarded to a deserving pharmacy student
John Y. Breckenridge Memorial Award, University of Minnesota April 2021
Awarded to a PharmD II student in recognition of outstanding scholastic achievement,
professional promise, and leadership ability
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Abbie N. Larson Memorial Scholarship, University of Minnesota 2020 – 2021
Awarded to Minnesota residents, recognizing academic achievement and financial need
Rho Chi Award, University of Minnesota April 2020
Awarded to the PharmD I student(s) with the highest GPA
William and Mildred Peters Excellence Scholarship, University of Minnesota 2019 – 2020
Awarded to top applicants, as determined by the College of Pharmacy Admissions Committee
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American College of Clinical Pharmacy 2021 – present
Phi Lambda Sigma 2020 – present
Rho Chi Honor Society 2020 – present
American Pharmacists Association 2019 – present
American Society of Consultant Pharmacists 2019 – present
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists 2019 – present
International Pharmacy Students Federation 2019 – present
Minnesota Pharmacists Association 2019 – present
Minnesota Pharmacy Student Alliance 2019 – present
Minnesota Society of Health-System Pharmacists 2019 – present
Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity 2019 – present
Multicultural Pharmacy Student Organization 2019 – 2020
LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Minnesota Board of Pharmacy Intern License May 2020 – present
American Heart Association Basic Life Support and AED Oct 2020 – present
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