What I enjoy most about being part of the Rural Health Certificate program is the unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the specific healthcare needs of rural communities. Through the program, I’ve been able to learn about the diverse challenges faced by these populations, from healthcare access and transportation barriers to cultural and socioeconomic factors that influence health outcomes.
We are excited to announce that Christopher Rodriguez, PharmD Class of 2026, has been awarded the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy Nexus Scholarship! The AMCP Nexus Scholarship provides up to $1500 to two AMCP Student Pharmacist Members from schools of pharmacy in Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee to help cover registration, hotel, and travel expenses for… Read More
The College of Pharmacy is pleased to announce the establishment of a new student organization for UT Health Science Center College of Pharmacy students. In May 2024, the College introduced the Student College of Clinical Pharmacy (SCCP), which offers access to valuable clinical pharmacy learning experiences, networking opportunities, and ACCP benefits. Under the guidance of… Read More
The UT Health Science Center’s APhA-ASP chapter achieved significant success in the 2023-24 academic year. At the APhA Annual Meeting in Orlando from March 22-25, the chapter received the Outstanding International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation Activity Award and secured the second runner-up position in the Operation Diabetes category. Additionally, during the APhA Midyear Regional Meeting from… Read More
Martina Walling had an exhilarating experience as American Pharmacist Association Academy of Student Pharmacists Student Ambassador for the Substance Use Disorders Institute. “I have been able to seize extraordinary opportunities that I never thought possible through the unwavering support of the UT Health Science Center College of Pharmacy and the generous financial backing from the… Read More
On June 21, we recognized eight outstanding students from the ImPAcT Class of 2025 during their pinning ceremony on Friday, June 14! The ceremony commemorates their transition from the didactic to the experiential curriculum. Dr. Rachel Barenie was selected by the students to do the pinning, and Dr. Katie March delivered an inspiring speech, reminding… Read More
Congratulations to our 2024 student award winners who were honored for their excellence and accomplishments at UT Health Science Center College of Pharmacy! The students received their awards at a dinner on Sunday, May 12. We were privileged to have three wonderful valedictorians this year! ValedictorianRachael Baggett ValedictorianMatthew Middleton Valedictorian, ImPAcT ClassKaitlin Echols Clinical Pharmacy… Read More
Maintaining its long-held title as the top pharmacy college in Tennessee, the UT Health Science Center College of Pharmacy was named No. 19 among pharmacy schools in the country, according to the U.S. News & World Report, which ranks pharmacy colleges every four years. The college moved up one spot from its previous ranking of… Read More
The UT Health Science Center College of Pharmacy has achieved a new milestone as the inaugural cohort of first-year PharmD students at the College’s Nashville and Knoxville locations have successfully completed their first year of studies. Previously, PharmD students were required to spend their first year on the Memphis campus before completing their studies at the respective… Read More
Congratulations to the UT Health Science Center College of Pharmacy graduating class of 2024! You did it! Your unwavering commitment to excellence has paid off, and we know you will make a positive impact in the world of pharmacy. The College’s 126th graduating class totaled 172 graduates. A big thank you to our keynote speaker,… Read More
