Nicole A. Slater, of Ashland, received her Doctorate of Pharmacy from the Bernard J Dunn School of Pharmacy in Winchester, Va., in May 2012.
Slater is a 2006 graduate of Tri-Valley High School and was accepted into the accelerated pharmacy program at Shenandoah University in Winchester, Va.
Slater was the president of her professional pharmacy fraternity, Kappa Epsilon, Alpha Chi chapter and held leadership positions in numerous organizations including Phi Lambda Sigma and the Alpha Chi Honor Society.
She also received the "Outstanding Graduate of the Year" award from the Shenandoah University Alumni Association and was also awarded a scholarship through the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy to attend a teaching seminar in Kissimmee, Fla., in July. Nicole will continue to specialize in ambulatory care through a post-graduate year one residency program with Amherst Family Practice in Winchester, Va. During her residency, Slater will also complete a teaching certification to become a clinical educator and pharmacy practice faculty member.
Slater is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Slater, of Ashland, and a granddaughter of Harvey and Betty Green, of Lavelle, Gloria Slater, of Mount Carmel, and John and Nanette Slater, Elizabethtown.