Anna Sandalidis
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Phi Delta Chi Professional Pharmacy Fraternity, Storrs, CT
Worthy Alumni Liaison, September 2023 - Present
Member, Spring 2020 – Present
- Connect and promote diversity between our fraternity brothers and community, demonstrating leadership to our professional program and maintaining an environment the fosters learning and positive change
- Organized a successful Valentine's Day fundraiser, generating $127 in donations for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital
Student Pharmacy Pediatric Advocacy Group
Member, September 2023 - PresentVice President, September 2022 – May 2023
- Plan and facilitated service-learning events to spread awareness of safe and effective medication use in the pediatric population through the use of seminars and community service.
- Presented informative sessions on Prescription Drug Abuse and opioid misuse to eight classrooms at Coventry High School
High School Diploma: Joel Barlow High School
Housatonic Community College (Year 1) ~ Transferred 25 Credits (estimated GPA ~ 3.8)
University of Connecticut, Stamford Campus (Year 2) - GPA 3.877
University of Connecticut, Storrs Campus (Year 3) - GPA 3.753
University of Connecticuty - School of Pharmacy (Professional Year 1) - GPA 3.694
Pharmacy Intern, October 2021–Present
- Work under the supervision of a pharmacist to develop skills and abilities necessary for becoming a licensed pharmacist
- Collaborate with pharmacist and technicians to resolve medical-related conflicts and ensure customer satisfaction
- Interact with team members and physicians to obtain information on patients and prescriptions to prevent and reconcile medication and insurance issues
- Manage inventory and assist with drug counts and will-calls to ensure the pharmacy is well-stocked and organized.
Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Student Data Analyst,July 2023 – Present
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data on local antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial usage within Connecticut Children’s
- Identify key trends and patterns in antimicrobial use, providing vital insights that inform quality improvement initiatives
- Produce monthly reports based on collected data to facilitate clear communication with hospital stakeholders
Penny’s Diner and Restaurant, Fairfield, CT
Waitress, June 2016 – Present
- Deliver exceptional and friendly service while thriving in a fast pace environment
- Actively listen and communicate orders in writing effectively and understandable for kitchen staff
- Taught new staff on service expectations, restaurant policies, and proper food handling
- Maintain cleanliness and stock to ensure the restaurant environment meets standards
- Calculate the price of the bill accurately
Stew Leonard’s, Norwalk, CT
Product Assistant, December 2014 – Present; Seasonal
- Ensure customer satisfaction with attention to needs and conflicts
- Manage inventory and distributed merchandise throughout the store
- Collaborate with other team members to accomplish the task at hand
Center for Students with Disabilities, UConn, Stamford, CT
Note Taker, September 2018 – December 2018
- Documented class notes for students with auditory processing disorders
- Typed or scanned and uploaded notes for general chemistry and communication for student accessibility
Community Health Center - COVID Testing Center, Norwalk CT
January 2021 - Present
- Involved in logistics, registration, requisition, and self collection observer processes.
This year I will soon be entering into the rigorous process of applying for a fellowship. I plan to continue networking with individuals with the same goals and find mentors who can help me transition from my academic life and real world practice. My rotation this summer is my first introduction to the pharmaceutical industry setting and my goal here is to observe and explore the various functional areas as well as engage with the workflow processes these departments navigate. Here I would like to enhance my business acumen, navigate the competitive nature of the pharmaceutical landscape, and build a strong foundation in business strategy within the healthcare sector. I would also like to develop my ability to research and communicate data in both writing and public speaking to various audiences. It's important the I expand my professional network by connecting with current fellows, and identify role models. My ultimate goal on rotation is to pinpoint the functional area that best aligns with my strengths and interests.
Personal Goals
I hope to start traveling more with friends and family across the US. I would like to try new things like dancing, ice skating, and gardening. I also want to get better at cooking and baking, and start going to the gym on a consistent basis.
I would like to become more comfortable with counseling patients. This goal is important to me because I do not have much experience in this outside of the school setting. This can be accomplished in the community setting, however, it's is normally busy especially with the weight the pandemic has placed on the jobs of pharmacy personales. This goal is meaningful because my introcution to pharmacy schooling was wrapped around COVID. While this was great at first and provided an extrodinary experience, it's not reallistic for this to be my only experience in pharmacy school. There is so much to learn in pharmacy and it's unfortunate to see pharmacist's too busy to even have time counsel. I will accomplish this goal by communicating with my staff at work, and hope they understand that I'm not gaining the best experiennce. While time must be spend mitigating the COVID-19 pandemic, it's important to also gain the education necessary so that I can be the pharmacist I wanted to be when I walked into this school.
Personal
- Building the habit of going to the gym and taking care of my physical health
- Staying on top of my mental health
- Eating a healthier diet and learning how to cook recipes that are both healthy and taste good
- Promoting a healthier lifestyle in my friends and family via application of my learning
Professional
- Improving to be a better student, but also making more time for a social life.
- Aside from pharmacy studies, I plan to also earn an MBA
- Building connections with individuals who can help guide me down a path that is wrapped around my interests and skills.
- Long Term - travel to other countries and learn about medicine in other cultures, chiropractic license
I have not been involved in any internships at this point.
Adult Mental Health First Aid USA (expires April 12, 2025)
Connecticut State Board of Pharmacy: Intern License (expires September 2025)
- Registration Number: PCI.0009762
Overdose Response Narcan Training Completion Certificate (expires November 30, 2023)
Meeting Reproductive Health Needs at the Pharmacy (started April 19, 2023)
9-Credit Graduate Certificate in Exercise Prescription (started May 2022)
Certificate of Immunization Training for Pharmacists (started November 2020)
Beyond my academic responsibilities, I am active within Phi Delta Chi, work at Rite Aid Pharmacy (3 years) and volunteer at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox church in Bridgeport CT.
My name is Anna Sandalidis, and I grew up in a small town in Redding, CT. I'm currently a PharmD Candidate at the University of Connecticut, School of Pharmacy. My greatest achievement is not simply being accepted in UConn’s professional program but the effort that was put in over time. While I think it would be ideal to have my studies as my one and only focus, I took on my academics with a mixture of working between a part- and full-time jobs. This challenged my limits and ultimately taught me how to learn from my own burnout. I’ve learned and continue to search for better ways to take care for my physical and mental well-being.
The goals I have are always evolving as I soar through my academics and learn more about what I like and the skills I’ve come to develop. I like meeting new people, being involved, and engaged in new day-to-day activities. I plan to graduate from UConn with PharmD and MBA in hopes to follow my dream of travelling and indulging in different cultures. I hope to learn and open my mind to more than what I’ve come to know here in Connecticut.
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