Victoria Belousova, PharmD, CTTS
- Clinical Associate Professor
Biography
Dr. Vicky Belousova is a clinical associate professor within the Department of Pharmaceutical, Âé¶¹¸£ÀûÍø and Administrative Sciences at Âé¶¹¸£ÀûÍø School of Pharmacy. After graduating from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in 2014. In 2015, she went on to complete a PGY-1 Community Practice Residency at Union Medical Pharmacy, which now serves as her practice site. Dr. Belousova's main teaching responsibility is within the six-semester Professional Development of the Student Pharmacist course sequence, which aids in the development of knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behavior necessary for practicing the profession of pharmacy. Dr. Belousova is a member of the Rho Chi Honor Society, Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Leadership Society, and Lambda Kappa Sigma Pharmacy Fraternity. She is chair of the ePortfolio (ad hoc) Committee, a vice-chair of the Assessment Committee, and a member of the Academic Performance and Integrity Committee at Âé¶¹¸£ÀûÍø School of Pharmacy. Additionally, she serves as a faculty advisor for the PSSNY Chapter at Âé¶¹¸£ÀûÍø, the APhA Healthy Heart Subcommittee, and the APhA International Pharmaceutical Students' Federation Subcommittee. On a local level, she serves as a President of the Pharmacists Association of Western New York (PAWNY). She is also a producer and host of PAWNYCast, the official podcast of PAWNY.
Education & Training
- Classcraft Certified Educator Level 1, 2021
- Minecraft Certified Instructor, 2021
- Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist, Duquesne University/Council for Tobacco Treatment Training Programs, 2017
- PGY-1 Community Practice Residency, Union Medical Pharmacy, 2016
- PharmD, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2014
Awards & Honors
- Class of 2022 Distinguished Faculty Award (2022)
- PAWNY Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award (2019)
- Faculty Research Award in Liberal Arts, Âé¶¹¸£ÀûÍø Sciences & Healthcare (2019)
- 2017 – 2018 Academic Year D’Youville Pharmacy Faculty of the Year; Pharmaceutical, Âé¶¹¸£ÀûÍø, and Administrative Sciences Department (2019)
Research Interests
Gamification, game-based learning, and the development of innovative teaching strategies to increase student engagement and retention of material.
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