Biography
Dr. Randilynne Urslak received her Bachelor of Science degree from Queen’s University in 2019 before graduating with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy in 2023. During her studies, Randilynne worked at numerous pharmacies and completed unique co-operative education jobs at the Canadian Pharmacists Association, The Ottawa Hospital, and a rural community pharmacy in Northern Alberta. Randilynne is currently a Pharmacy Resident at the Ottawa Hospital and will join the family medicine team as a clinical pharmacist in the fall of 2024. In addition to her clinical work, Randilynne is involved in several research projects and committees. She is passionate about pharmacy practice, advocacy, women’s health, planetary health and education.
Expertise
- Pharmacotherapy
- Pharmaceutical practice
- Family medicine
Brief description of research projects
- Ongoing research projects about peripartum mental health and the role of the pharmacist, as well as incorporating planetary health content in pharmacy education
Publications
- Urslak R, Evans C, Nakhla N, Marrie RA, McConnell BM, Maxwell CJ. Peripartum mental health and the role of the pharmacist: A scoping review. Res Social Adm Pharm. 2023;19(9):1243-1255. doi:10.1016/j.sapharm.2023.05.005
- Urslak R, Dao T. Full scope of practice is vital for rural health care: Student experience in Peace River. Can Pharm J (Ott). 2023;156(3):112-114. Published 2023 Apr 10. doi:10.1177/17151635231169606
Awards and Nominations
- Student of Distinction Award (2023), Ontario Pharmacists Association
- National Hospital Pharmacy Student Award (2023), Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists
- Mortar and Pestle Award (2023), University of Waterloo
- Frank and Juliana Wong Patient Care Rotation Award (2023), University of Waterloo
- AFPC Whit Matthews Undergraduate Student Poster Award (2023), Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada
- Winifred Walker Award (2022), University of Waterloo
- Remedy’s Rx Legacy Award (2020), University of Waterloo