Page 10 - Medicinal Chemistry Self Assessment

ix

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The writing and publishing of this text could not have been accomplished without the hard work and
the support of others. We would like to thank the following individuals from ASHP who provided us with
this opportunity and who were extremely valuable in answering our many queries: Ruth Bloom, Robin
Coleman, and Johnna Hershey. Your thoughtful edits and suggestions were exceptionally helpful.

Over my lifetime several individuals have asked me if I think that fast or accurate is more important. My
response has always been, “Who cares about fast, if it isn’t accurate?” A slow, methodical approach to
problem solving has always served me well. Working through practice problems is one method to cement
problem solving skills. I would like to acknowledge both my eighth grade chemistry teacher GH and my
parents for instilling the value of “accurate.” I would also like to thank Marc for putting up with all of
my varied challenges through this self-assessment book and our former textbook projects.—RZ

I am thankful for the opportunity to enhance our initial text and to expand its potential use. I would like
to thank Robin for her original idea for this self-assessment text; my colleagues at Duquesne University
who have provided valuable suggestions; my wife Barbara and my family for their love and support; and
God for His many blessings.—MH