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Laurel Sampognaro
Clinical Professor
School of Clinical Sciences
PHAR 176B
318-342-1721
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Laurel A Sampognaro, PharmD
Clinical Professor, School of Clinical Sciences- Monroe Campus
Program Director of Student Success

Education

PharmD

2004, Pharmacy
University of Louisiana at Monroe

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Biographical Sketch

After completing my Pharm.D. degree in 2004, I joined the faculty at ULM in August of 2005. My first position in the College of Pharmacy was in the Office of Experiential Education as the Coordinator of the Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience program. I then transitioned into a clinical position where my practice site involved anticoagulation management, medication therapy management (MTM), smoking cessation, and diabetes. I now serve as the Director of Professional Affairs within the Office of Student and Professional Affairs.

Licensure & Certification

GiANT Guide Certification, GiANT Worldwide. (June 2020 - Present)
EQ-i Certification, OKA. (April 2018 - Present)
APhA Medication Therapy Management Certification, American Pharmacists Association. (March 9 2012 - Present)
APhA Pharmaceutical Care for Patients with Diabetes Certification, American Pharmacists Association. (September 2011 - Present)
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Certification, The Collaborative Insitutional Training Institute. (February 2010 - Present)
Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery, American Pharmacists Association. (February 11 2008 - Present)
Registered Pharmacist, Louisiana Board of Pharmacy. (December 08 2005 - Present)
Basic Life Support for the Healtcare Provider, American Heart Association. (December 15 2009 - June 2019)
Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist, ACT Center for Tobacco Treatment, Education and Research at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. (February 2012 - May 31 2017)

Research Interests

Student and population health and wellness including lifestyle modifications for disease management and prevention

Impact of a book club faculty development program

Assessment of student progression

Implementation and evaluation of the mini multiple interview process 

Recent Publications

McCoy, E., Diaz-Cruz, E., Hess, M., Fada, H., Gonyeau, M., Grindrod, K., Gumina, G., Kahaleh, A., Nagel, A., Phillip, A., Prudencio, J., Sampognaro, L., Shealy, K., Strachan, D., VanAmburgh, J., Edwards, K. ALFP Debate: Pharmacy Schools/Colleges Have an Obligation to Train Students on AI for. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
Donald, B., Sampognaro, L., Evans, J. (2022). Correlation of Pharmacy Admissions Criteria to Student Progression Markers (pp. 513-514). American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
Cockerham, M., Gautreaux, E., Craft, G., Sampognaro, L., Humble, L., Garza, O., Anderson, G. (2022). Defining, Assessing, and Addressing Today's Pharmacy Leadership Needs Through Development of a Leadership Institute (pp. 582). American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
Sampognaro, L., Evans, J. Ascites Management in Portal Hypertension and Cirrhosis in Pharmacotherapy Casebook: A Patient-Focused Approach. McGraw-Hill.
Sampognaro, L., Stewart, R. (2020). Development, implementation, and evaluation of a pre-matriculation orientation (pp. 737). Calhoun: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
Kern, N., Sampognaro, L. (2019). Engaging change: a pharmacist's guide to smoking cessation therapy. Jackson, MS: Mississippi Pharmacist.
Lafitte, E. M., Sampognaro, L. A., Caldwell, D. J., Craft, G. C., Zagar, M. O., Voinche, K., Rathcke, V. (2019). Survey of Student and Faculty Perceptions of Revised Early Intervention and Remediation Policies (pp. 1024). American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
Lafitte, E. M., Sampognaro, L. A., Craft, G. C. (2019). Correlation of Emotional Intelligence with Academic Success in the First Professional Year (pp. 978-979). American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
Sampognaro, L., Evans, J. (2020). Ascites Management in Portal Hypertension and Cirrhosis (pp. 133-135). Pharmacotherapy Casebook: A Patient-Focused Approach: 11th Edition.
Zagar, M., Sampognaro, L., Robertson, C., Craft, G. (2019). A description and opinions of a longitudinal book club for comprehensive pharmacy faculty development (pp. 909-914). Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning.
Zagar, M. O., Sampognaro, L. A., Robertson, C. A., Craft, G. C. (2018). Description of a Book Club Faculty Development Program and Faculty Opinions Regarding the Process (pp. 501). American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
Sampognaro, L. A., Caldwell, D. J., Lafitte, E. (2018). Implementation of an Early Intervention and Remediation Process Targeting Progression Standards (pp. 451). American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
Lafitte, E., Caldwell, D., Sampognaro, L., Craft, G. (2017). Achievement of Standard 4 Starts with Holistic Admissions (pp. 2). American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
Pate, K., Pate, A., Sampognaro, L., Dearman, K., Barre, S. (2017). Changes in Students' Perceptions Regarding Weight Throughout Pharmacy School: A 3 Year Single Site Study (pp. 59). American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
Pate, K., Pate, A., Sampognaro, L. A., Brady, J. H., Caldwell, D. J. (2017). Design, implementation, and evaluation of an online elective course on current topics in pharmacy (pp. 528-536). Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning.
Caldwell, D. J., Sampognaro, L., Pate, A. N. (2015). Collaborative Examination Item Review Process in a Team-Taught, Self-Care Sequence (pp. 8). American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
Caldwell, D., Sampognaro, L. A., Pate, A. (2015). Implementation and measurement of effects of a systematic, collaborative exam item review process in a team-taught self care sequence. Columbia, SC: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
Pate, K. A., Pate, A., Sampognaro, L., Brady, J., Caldwell, D. (2015). Implementation and assessment of an online elective course focusing on current topics in professional pharmacy (pp. 58). Columbia, SC: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
Pate, K. A., Pate, A., Sampognaro, L. A., Epperson, T., Parker, B. (2015). Evaluation of student pharmacists' perceived versus actual level of physical activity (pp. 51-52). Columbia, SC: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
Caldwell, D., Sampognaro, L. A., Pate, A. (2015). Implementation and Measurement of Effects of an Exam Item Review Process in a Team-Taught Course Sequence (pp. 92-93). Columbia, SC: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
Sampognaro, L. A., Pate, A., Pate, K. A., Parker, B., Epperson, T. (2015). Evaluation of Alcohol Consumption and Smoking Status Among Student Pharmacists Throughout the Didactic Curriculum (pp. 50). Columbia, SC: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
Caldwell, D., Sampognaro, L. (2014). Enhancing student learning in self-care: The zombie apocalypse activity (pp. 562-570). Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning.
Pate, A., Caldwell, D., Sampognaro, L. (2014). Collaborative Exam Item Review in a Team-Taught Self Care Sequence (pp. 93). Columbia, SC: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
Sampognaro, L. A., Evans, J. (2014). Ascites Mangement in Portal Hypertension and Cirrhosis. Pharmacotherapy Casebook: A Patient-Focused Approach, 9th Edition.
Sampognaro, L. A., Caldwell, M., Lawrence, L., Smith, C. (2012). Evaluation of a Pharmacy Recruitment Service Learning Project in Louisiana High Schools (pp. 16). Columbia, SC: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
Smith, C., Sampognaro, L. A., Smith, G. W. (2012). Evaluation of the Effects of Blinding Preceptors to Students' Final Score During Pharmacy Practice Experiences (pp. 17). Columbia, SC: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
Sampognaro, L. A. (2012). Treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adolescents (pp. 4-7). Baton Rouge, LA: Louisiana Medicaid Provider Update.
Smith, C., Sampognaro, L. A., Smith, G. W. (2011). Addressing Preceptor Reluctance Toward Failing Incompetent Practice Experience Students (pp. 18-19). Columbia, SC: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
Sampognaro, L. A., Evans, J. (2011). Ascites Mangement in Portal Hypertension and Cirrhosis. Pharmacotherapy Casebook: A Patient-Focused Approach, 8th Edition.
Sampognaro, L. A., Caldwell, M. L., Morgan, K. (2010). Comparison of Obsessive-Compulsive Behaviors in Pharmacy Students to Success in the Pharmacy Curriculum (pp. 122). Columbia, SC: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
Sampognaro, L. A., Smith, C., Olinde, L. S., Smith, G. W. (2010). Evaluation of Patient Satisfaction Levels Regarding Point-of-Care Testing in Community Settings (pp. 32). Columbia, SC: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
Smith, C., Sampognaro, L. A. (2010). Perceptions of Students, Faculty, and Institutional Pharmacists regarding Institutional Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE). Columbia, SC: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
Sampognaro, L. A., Leader, W. G., Smith, C. (2009). Evaluation of Online Introductory and Advanced Practice Experience Orientations (pp. 123). Columbia, SC: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
Smith, C., Sampognaro, L. A., Leader, W. G. (2009). Student Perceptions of an Expanded Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) Testing Format (pp. 23). Columbia, South Carolina: The American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
Sampognaro, L. A., Leader, W. G., Smith, C., Smith, G. W. (2009). Evaluation of Pharmacy Student Empathy Levels (pp. 21). Columbia, SC: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
Sampognaro, L. A., Baggarly, S., Leblanc, D. A., Adams, E., Smith, C., Wicker, A. M., Leader, W. G. (2008). Characterization of alcohol-related knowledge, behavior, and attitudes of (pp. 177e). Pharmacotherapy.
Leader, W. G., Baggarly, S., Caldwell, M. L., Sampognaro, L. A., Lawrence, L. (2008). Impact of an Introductory Leadership Course on Student Leadership Beliefs and Behaviors [Abstract] (pp. 132e-133e). Pharmacotherapy.
Sampognaro, L. A., Evans, J. (2008). Ascites Mangement in Portal Hypertension and Cirrhosis. Pharmacotherapy Casebook: A Patient-Focused Approach, 7th Edition/ McGraw-Hill Medical.
Sampognaro, L. A., Baggarly, S., LeBlanc, D., Adams, E., Smith, C., Wicker, A. M., Leader, W. G. (2008). Impact of a web-based alcohol consumption survey on knowledge, behavior and attitudes of pharmacy students (pp. 84). Columbia, SC: American Journal of Pharaceutical Education.
Sampognaro, L. A., Baggarly, S., Smith, C., Leader, W. G. (2008). Impact of Service Learning Presentations on Elementary School Student Knowledge regarding Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyles (pp. 11). Columbia, SC: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
Smith, C., Sampognaro, L. A., Leader, W. G., Baggarly, S. (2008). Perceptions of Students and Community Pharmacists regarding Community Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences. Columbia, SC: American Journal of Pharaceutical Education.
Baggarly, S., Sampognaro, L. A., Smith, C., Adams, E., Wicker, A. M., Leader, W. G. (2007). Validation of a Survey of Alcohol-Related Knowledge, Behavior, and Attitudes with Respect to Alcohol Use in Doctor of Pharmacy Students [Abstract] (pp. 225). Journal of the American Pharmacists Association.
Sampognaro, L. A., Smith, C., Leader, W. G. (2007). Evaluation of Patient Impact of an Early Experience in Cardiovascular Risk Factor ASsessment (pp. 40). Columbia, SC: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
Sampognaro, L. A., Smith, C., Leader, W. G. (2007). Evaluation of the Student Learning in and Attitudes Toward an Early Experience in Cardiovascular Risk Factor Assessment (pp. 41). Columbia, SC: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
Leader, W. G., Sampognaro, L. A., Caldwell, M. L. (2007). Impact of an Introductory Leadership Course on Student Leadership Beliefs and Behaviors. Columbia, SC: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
Smith, C., Sampognaro, L. A., Leader, W. G. (2007). Perceptions of Student, Faculty and Community Pharmacists regarding Advanced Community Practice Experiences (pp. 48). Columbia, SC: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
Sampognaro, L. A., Leader, W. G. (2005). An Overview of Second-Generation Antihistamines (pp. 28-35). Monore, LA: Louisiana Medicaid Provider Update.

Research Grants

Barbo, A. (Principal), Jackson, K. (Supporting), Hoh, J. (Supporting), Jacobs, T. (Supporting), Hill, K. (Supporting), Hawsey, L. (Supporting), Young, M. (Supporting), Sampognaro, L. (Supporting), "Simulation Enhancement for Health Professions at the University of Louisiana Monroe" (Pending Funding Decision), Sponsored By Board of Reagents Support Fund, External to The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $137,835.00. (September 2023 - October 2023).

Awards & Honors

May 2020 Class of 2022 Excellence in Team Teaching Award - Therapeutics II Team.

May 2020 Class of 2023 Excellence in Team Teaching Award - Self Care I Team.

September 2018 Teacher of the Year.

May 2018 Second Year Pharmacy Excellence in Teaching Award.

September 2016 Teacher of the Year.

May 2016 Fourth Year Pharmacy Excellence in Teaching Award.

May 2012 Innovations in Teaching Award.

November 2008 Century Tel Accent on Excellence Breakfast.

Courses Taught

PHAR Forum, 1 course(s)

PHAR 3085Patient Counseling & Comm, 1 course(s)

PHAR 4080Intro Com Pharm Expr, 5 course(s)

PHAR 4081Intro Inst Pharm Expr, 5 course(s)

PHAR 5087Disease Pathogen & Pharm Iii, 3 course(s)

PHAR 5091Adv Instit Pharm Expr, 4 course(s)

PHAR 5092Adv Comm Pharm Expr, 4 course(s)

PHAR 6034ADV COMM PHARM PRAC EXP, 8 course(s)

PHAR 6035ADV INST PHARMACY PRAC EXP, 8 course(s)

PHRD 4001PERS GROWTH DEV I, 2 course(s)

PHRD 4010INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACY, 5 course(s)

PHRD 4020INTEGRATED LAB SEQUENCE I, 16 course(s)

PHRD 4021PERS GROWTH DEV II, 3 course(s)

PHRD 4049INTEGRATED LAB SEQUENCE II, 10 course(s)

PHRD 4050COMMUNITY INTRO PHAR PRACTICE, 7 course(s)

PHRD 4064THERAPEUTICS I, 1 course(s)

PHRD 4070INTEGRATED LAB SEQUENCE III, 9 course(s)

PHRD 4072THERAPEUTICS II, 6 course(s)

PHRD 4074ENDOCRINE MODULE, 8 course(s)

PHRD 4079SELF CARE/PATIENT ASSESS I MOD, 14 course(s)

PHRD 4099INTEGRATED LAB SEQUENCE IV, 11 course(s)

PHRD 4101PERS GROWTH DEV III, 2 course(s)

PHRD 4121PERS GROWTH DEV IV, 3 course(s)

PHRD 5000INSTUTIONAL INTRO PHAR PRAC EX, 7 course(s)

PHRD 5001PERS GROWTH DEV V, 2 course(s)

PHRD 5004ADVANCED COMMUNICATION, 8 course(s)

PHRD 5008SELF/CARE PATIENT II MODULE, 12 course(s)

PHRD 5010CARDIOVASCULAR MODULE, 4 course(s)

PHRD 5012PHARMACY COMMUNICATIONS, 12 course(s)

PHRD 5021PERS GROWTH DEV VI, 3 course(s)

PHRD 5031RESPIRATORY MODULE, 6 course(s)

PHRD 5064PROBLEMS, 22 course(s)

PHRD 5068LIFESTYLE MODS DIS MGMT PREV, 8 course(s)

PHRD 5070CURRENT TOPICS PROF PHARM, 11 course(s)

PHRD 6000ADV COMMUNITY PHAR PRACT EX, 2 course(s)

PHRD 6001REV INTEG PHARMACOTHERAPY, 7 course(s)

PHRD 6002ADV INSTUTIONAL PHAR PRAC EX, 2 course(s)

PHRD 6012ADV PHAR ELECTIVE EXPERIENCE, 1 course(s)