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Professional burnout is a serious risk in health-care. This fact is on full display during a global pandemic that has raged for nearly a year. Health-care providers’ (HCP) daily work demands great care, constant engagement with others and meticulous problem-solving. When HCP burnout occurs, patient health or satisfaction often suffers.

When COVID-19 struck, Waterloo Pharmacy’s Undergraduate Affairs team dramatically shifted how they offer admissions interviews. The interviews, typically conducted in person with hundreds of interviewers and prospective students, were moved entirely online.

The transition was a success in many ways and brought with it lessons the team will take forward in future years. But one unexpected silver lining stood out.

The Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines have fueled both hope and falsehood. Here, professor Kelly Grindrod debunks the most common myths she and her colleagues have heard about the new COVID-19 protection.

Myth: mRNA vaccines change a person’s DNA:

On February 1, 2021, Professor Shawn Wettig will begin his two-year tenure as the Assistant Vice-President, Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs.

George Daskalakis’ business idea RxHx presents a new way to view medication histories

The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are being administered across Canada to priority groups.

We spoke to pharmacist and drug expert professor Kelly Grindrod to answer some commonly asked questions about getting vaccinated against COVID-19.

How long do the vaccines protect against COVID-19?

This month, Andrea Edginton (BSc and PhD, University of Guelph) begins her term as Hallman Director of the School of Pharmacy. 

Urooj Advani, Rx2020, shares experiences from her rotation in Sioux Lookout

Over 100 people from across Canada joined Waterloo Pharmacy to celebrate Dr. David Edwards nine years as Hallman Director. Attendees of the virtual event ranged from faculty, staff and colleagues at the University of Waterloo, to students, alumni and members of the pharmacy community from the east to west coast.

The KW Legacy Leaders group supports awards at the School of Pharmacy and other academic institutions across Canada. Above: Vince Denomme, Will Schill, Maria Anton (pharmacy student award recipient), Cathy Schill and Mike Denomme. Photo taken in 2019.