Congrats to Mateo Lopez, P4, Nashville, who received the Nashville campus’s first Professionalism Award! Mateo was nominated for his respect for others, professional presence, dedication, and commitment to excellence. Nashville Associate Dean Dr. Tracy Hagemann highlighted the challenges in recruiting students for the Shade Tree Clinic this summer, especially since students were not in class… Read More
The 12th Annual Race for the Summitt 5K, organized by dedicated pharmacy students of the UTHSC American Pharmacists Association – Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) chapter to honor the legendary LadyVols coach, Pat Summitt. From 1974 to 2012, Coach Summitt led the Lady Vols with over 1,000 wins and an unwavering commitment to excellence, never… Read More
UTHSC shone brightly at the 2025 American College of Clinical Pharmacy conference in Minneapolis! From research posters and networking to awards and appointments, our College had a strong presence. Congratulations to: – Hannah Burks and Elsa Hendrick, PharmD students, for winning travel awards from the ACCP Ambulatory Care Practice and Research Networks (ACPRN). – Professor… Read More
We are thrilled to share that our P3 student, Holly Angell, has been elected as the student liaison for the Pharmacy Section of the American Public Health Association (APhA). Holly will start her new role in November 2025, right after the APHA conference. This is the second time a UTHSC College of Pharmacy student has… Read More
Brittney Combest, a UTHSC third-year pharmacy student from Memphis, TN, has been elected as the 2025–2026 National President-Elect of SNPhA! With a background in Pharmaceutical Science from UTHSC and Biology from Grambling State University, she’s passionate about serving underserved communities and inspiring peers to make a difference through community outreach. Her leadership and dedication continue… Read More
The SNPhA chapter had a strong presence at the 2025 National Convention in early August, with 16 students and three advisors actively participating in various events and competitions. Our chapter proudly received several distinguished honors and awards. We secured second place for the Large Chapter of the Year Award, a competition that is extended only… Read More
In early August, the UT Health Science Center College of Pharmacy welcomed the PharmD Class of 2029, consisting of 99 students from 49 institutions with a median GPA of 3.59. Orientation events included a dinner and white coat ceremony featuring alumnus Derek Holyfield, who spoke on the importance of balance in academics.
Amber Toler, PharmDMahasarakham University, Mahasarakham, Thailand I chose an International APPE to broaden my perspective on pharmacy practice and healthcare delivery across different cultural and regulatory environments. Experiencing pharmacy in another country allows me to compare healthcare systems and appreciate alternative approaches to patient care. I was also motivated by a desire to strengthen my… Read More
Adrienne Kue, PharmD, reflects on her transformative experience during an international APPE at Hiroshima University Hospital. Immersing in Japan’s healthcare culture, she learned about pharmacists’ roles and practices, emphasizing cultural humility and patient-centered care. Highlights included visits to significant sites and insights into traditional herbal medicine, enhancing her commitment to empathetic pharmacy practice.
Melissa Loo, PharmDInternational APPE Location: Hiroshima University Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan My decision to pursue an International APPE was driven by my desire to immerse myself in another culture and explore pharmacy in another country. I strongly believe that international experiences foster more innovation, help people develop a more open mindset, and build stronger life-long friendships… Read More
