Professor Spotlight

Hello everybody! Welcome to Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy’s student ambassador blog. This month I would like to do a professor spotlight in order to highlight just one of the many wonderful professors that work at the school of pharmacy. Read my interview with Dr. Nancy Goodbar to learn more about her and all that she does in her personal and professional life.

Question: “Share with me some things about your personal life.”

Response: “I was born and raised in Union, South Carolina.  I am so blessed by wonderful, supportive parents, along with my precious younger brothers (they would hate that I called them "precious" considering they are 22 and 28 years old!).  I am married to my wonderful husband Neal, who is a physician here in Clinton at Advanced Family Medicine, and we have 2 absolutely perfect, precious children, Katie Hope (2) and Henry (4 months).  I live for the times I get to spend with my family and friends, just love watching my children grow and learn about the world around them, and of course, during this phase of my life, 8 straight hours of sleep would be a dream come true (but the lack of sleep is so totally worth it).  My biggest role model was my grandmother, who passed away at the age of 101 2 years ago, and she taught me the importance of living a life of happiness, always putting others before yourself, and seeing the sunshine even when it may be cloudy.  I hope that I can give to this world half of what she contributed to it through her spirit of love and generosity.” 

Question: “Where did you go to college, pharmacy school, and what other credentials do you have?”

Response: I got by Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Presbyterian College and my Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy.  I completed 2 years of residency at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN specializing in Internal Medicine.  I became a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist in 2011.  I chose pharmacy as a profession to follow in my father's footsteps.  He owns an independent pharmacy in my hometown, and I always thought that I may go back and take over his store.  God had different plans for my life, though.  When I was in pharmacy school, I became very interested in clinical pharmacy so I decided to take a leap of faith and pursue residency training.  When I heard that Presbyterian College was going to be opening a pharmacy school, I thought that it would be a perfect fit for me, if in fact I decided I liked teaching.  While a resident, I took a Teaching Certificate course and actually loved teaching more than I ever thought I would (especially since I used to dread public speaking).  I was lucky enough to have gotten hired as a faculty member at Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy right out of residency, and I have loved every minute of what I do.  I still go work at my dad's pharmacy quite often, too!  

Question: “Have you been involved with any research or ever been published? I know you are quite involved with pharmacy legislation can you comment about that?”

Response: I have had the opportunity to be involved in quite a lot of research opportunities and publications throughout my short career.  Some of the highlights include case reports that I have come across in clinical practice, evaluation of the negative impacts of the HCG diet, negative patient impacts secondary to inappropriate clonidine prescribing, working with the family medicine residency program at Self to establish a pharmacist-led longitudinal curriculum for their medical residents, evaluation of prescribing practices correlated to published guidelines, and the list goes on but I will not bore you with any more!  I am very involved in pharmacy advocacy on a state and national level.  I will be installed as President of the South Carolina Society of Health-System Pharmacists in March, and I serve on the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Council on Education and Workforce Development.  I am very honored to have the opportunity to serve my profession in these capacities, and I look forward to watching the future of pharmacy unfold through continued advocacy.  

Question: “Why in your opinion should a prospective student decide to come to Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy?”

Response:  My opinion on why someone should choose to come to PCSP is plain and simple: we are a big family here.  Each faculty member is dedicated to the success of each and every student and ensures that students are trained in an environment that values honesty, integrity, and professionalism.  

By: Rachel
P2 - Class of 2017