Category: pharmd


Faculty and Staff Celebrate Year’s End and New Semester

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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

Ken Hohmeier, PharmD Named Pharm-ily Faculty of the Year

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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

Student-Led Hope Clinic Reopens to Help Address Health Disparities in Memphis

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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

UTHSC Pharmacy Students Donate $6,361 to Pat Summitt Foundation for Alzheimer’s Research

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On January 11, UT Health Sciences College of Pharmacy students proudly presented a $6,362 check to the Pat Summitt Foundation to honor the legacy of the legendary Lady Vol basketball coach by supporting Alzheimer’s research and awareness. The funds were raised at the 12th Annual Race for the Summitt 5K last October, which has been… Read More

Student Organization January 2026 Update

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Tennessee Pharmacist Association Our students had a fantastic time learning, networking, and showcasing their research at the Tennessee Pharmacists Association Winter Meeting in January. Miller Hadley, P3 Knoxville, and Hana Egawa, P3 Knoxville, presented research “Trends and Gaps in REMS-focused Continuing Pharmacy Education: A National Analysis of ACPE-Accredited Activities” at the TPA meeting. Becca Fisher,… Read More

P4 PharmD Student Mateo Lopez Awarded Professionalism Award

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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

12th Annual Race for the Summitt Celebrates Pat Summitt’s Legacy and Raises Funds for Alzheimer’s Research

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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

Accomplishments and Awards: UTHSC Shines at the 2025 ACCP Conference

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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

P3 Student Holly Angell Elected Student Liason for APhA Pharmacy Section

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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 Named 2025-26 National SNPhA President-Elect

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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