Ratermann Receives Prestigious APhA Internship

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 25, 2011) − Kelley L. Ratermann, a second year University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy student, has received the prestigious Carl Emswiller Summer Internship in Association Management from the American Pharmacists Association (APhA). Ratermann is the only pharmacy student in the nation to receive this internship this year.

“I am ecstatic to be headed to Washington, D.C. to work at APhA National Headquarters for the summer,” Ratermann said. “I feel truly blessed to have been extended this opportunity, and I look forward to representing the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy in this role.”

Ratermann, a native of Tipp City, Ohio and a member of the UK College of Pharmacy’s Class of 2013, will work in APhA’s Student Development Office. The internship will provide her an opportunity to gain a “greater understanding of the programs, products and services provided to members of the APhA Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA‐ASP).” The position also will allow her to conduct research.

“We are thrilled for Kelley,” said Dean Tim Tracy. “Not only is this a great educational and professional experience for her, it is terrific for the UK College of Pharmacy. Only one such scholarship is presented to a pharmacy student nationwide each year. Having that recipient come from UK speaks to the excellence that is alive and well within our College.”

Ratermann received her undergraduate education at UK as well, where she was a pre-pharmacy major. She is President-elect of UK’s APhA-ASP Chapter and is also a member of the following organizations: Kentucky Pharmacists Association, Kentucky Alliance of Pharmacy Students, and Lambda Kappa Sigma, among others.