Kinley appointed IPhO Regional Student Officer

By Kara Sweet

Published May 6, 2020

Jake Kinley, PharmD/MBA ’21, was appointed Regional Student Officer for the Northeast Region of the Industry Pharmacists Organization (IPhO) for the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Jake Kinley.

In his new role, Kinley will oversee chapter communications, training and elections at seven pharmacy schools:

  • Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (Albany and Vermont campuses)
  • Binghamton University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • D’Youville College of Pharmacy
  • University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy
  • University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy

He’ll also ensure chapters are represented at regional and national student events and collaborate with the national organization on outreach.

Kinley joined IPhO in his first year of pharmacy school and has developed leadership skills that will complement his career aspirations. “IPhO has prepared me to utilize my clinical knowledge to add value in the pharmaceutical industry and provided me with amazing resources to prepare for fellowship interviews,” he says.

The Industry Pharmacists Organization works with its members to advocate for advancing industry-based pharmacists to leadership positions by increasing awareness and recognition among employers, senior management, colleagues, thought leaders, educators and students of what pharmacists have to offer.

For over 130 years, the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences has continually been a leader in the education of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists, renowned for innovation in clinical practice and research. The school is accredited by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE) and is the No. 1 ranked school of pharmacy in New York State and No. 14 in the United States by U.S. News & World Report.