COP Staff Celebrates Beginning of New Year at Annual Staff Social On July 14, the Memphis Campus gathered at Ghost River Brewing Company for our Annual Staff Social, celebrating the close of summer and the start of a new year together. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with colleagues, enjoy great food, share laughs,… Read More
Congratulations to faculty members Amie Throneberry, PharmD, and Julie Farrar, PharmD, who received the Student Government Association Executive Council Excellence in Teaching Award at the UTH Health Sciences SGAEC Banquet on April 9! The SGAEC UTHSC Excellence in Teaching Award honors outstanding educators from the six colleges at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.… Read More
Dr. Hohmeier brings genuine energy and enthusiasm to every student interaction, creating opportunities for connection and fostering a strong sense of community across our college, helping ensure students feel welcomed and supported. Student nominators for the award noted Dr. Hohmeier’s empathy and how he creates an environment where students can engage openly, without pressure or… Read More
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 College of Pharmacy Seed Research Grants! The College designed the Seed Research Grants to help faculty members generate preliminary data for new research initiated by the investigators. By strengthening their research foundations, our faculty members are better positioned to pursue competitive external funding, particularly from federal sources. Dennis… Read More
After a hiatus since October 2025, student pharmacists and Assistant Professor Elizabeth Yett, PharmD, who helped reopen the Hope Clinic at Church Health in Memphis on Tuesday, June 23. The clinic’s return marks an important step forward in expanding access to care for uninsured individuals across the greater Memphis region. Formerly known as Clinica Esperanza,… Read More
Please join us in congratulating our faculty who have received promotions or tenure, effective July 1! Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science Promoted to Associate Professor Julie Farrar, PharmD, BCCCP Brandon Hawkins, PharmD, BCIDP, AAHIVP Tyler Melton, PharmD, MPH, BCPS Kelsey Frederick, PharmD Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences Promoted to Associate Professor Bhupesh Singla, PhD Awarded Tenure… Read More
Congratulations to professors Kirk Hevener, PharmD, PhD, and Leslie Hamilton, PharmD, on their induction into the Academy of Master Educators for UT Health Science Center on October 23. The Academy recognizes educators who consistently exemplify the highest standards of educational and clinical excellence, humanism and professionalism, innovation, leadership in their fields, and mentorship. Master Educators… Read More
Congratulations to Professor Joanna Hudson, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, FASN, FNKF, who received the “Outstanding Paper of the Year” award from the American College of Clinical Pharmacy Ambulatory Care Practice and Research Networks, alongside her co-authors, including first author Wendy St. Peter (pictured, left). Dr. Hudson shared the award with co-authors, including first author Wendy St. Peter,… Read More
Faculty members Alina Cernasev, PharmD, PhD, Rachel Barenie, PharmD, JD, MBA and Devin Scott, PhD (UTHSC TLC), authored a manuscript that has been honored with the Best Manuscript Award by “Clinics and Practice,” an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal on clinical medicine published monthly by MDPI. The publication, titled “Teaching Deprescribing and Combating Polypharmacy in the… Read More
Tyler Melton, PharmD, has been awarded the TEACH Award, recognizing his excellence in teaching within the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum. His innovative methods and commitment to education are highlighted through his development of the Rural Health Certificate Program and strong support from students and peers. Congratulations are extended for this achievement.
