Presenting Author
Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Dr. Shankar Munusamy is an associate professor at the Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. He received his Ph.D. in Pharmacology from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and holds a bachelor's in Pharmacy and a master's degree in Pharmacology from India. He has adopted various teaching methods and teaching technologies in his Pharmacology courses. His educational practices helped him earn multiple awards such as the "Hartig Distinguished Professor Award," the "Teacher of the Year Award," and the "Mentor of the Year Award" from the Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. His educational research focuses on 1) assessing the effectiveness of mnemonics (memory aids) in promoting knowledge retention and applying pharmacological concepts into clinical scenarios, and 2) the impact of mindfulness sessions and weekly wellness messages on reducing perceived stress and improving resilience among pharmacy students.