During pharmacy school, we learned about differences in health outcomes across other countries and how the roles of pharmacists differ. The opportunity to explore these differences and their contributing factors was fascinating to me. Every day was different in Japan- our hosts wanted us to experience as many different practice sites and settings as possible… Read More
Christina was nominated for going above and beyond to assist in transporting the college’s international student guests during her August and September APPE. The arrangement required students to pick up the guests before their scheduled start time and return them home after the rotation ended. Once scheduled, the office depended on volunteers to ensure the… Read More
On Tuesday, UT Health Science Center College of Pharmacy students and faculty visited the Tennessee Capitol in Nashville to speak with legislature members about improving pharmacy care in the state. The group included Dean Reggie Frye, PharmD; Knoxville Associate Dean James Wheeler, PharmD; and students Amber Pagan, Darcy Doran, John Troy, Julie Burress, Erika Bates,… Read More
Our students had a terrific time at the Tennessee Pharmacists Association Winter Meeting from January 31-February 2! They represented us well in the House of Delegates, exhibited their research findings, and engaged in a meaningful dialogue with American Pharmacists Association CEO Michael Hogue. This weekend was filled with valuable encounters and strengthened our commitment to… Read More
New faces joined the ranks of UT Health Science Center’s Rho Chi Honor Society and Phi Lambda Sigma in Nashville on Sunday! Rho Chi Honor Society The Rho Chi Society is dedicated to advancing pharmacy through sustained intellectual leadership, the Rho Chi Society is the premier academic honor society in pharmacy. We celebrate intellectual achievement,… Read More
Congratulations to Santosh Kumar, PhD, for being awarded a UT Research Foundation Maturation Grant! This grant will support Dr. Kumar’s project: Novel Extracellular Vesicles-Liposomes (EV-Lip)-Based Intranasal Drug Delivery Technology for Neuronal Diseases. The project aims to develop a new technology to deliver drugs and nutraceuticals directly to the brain in order to combat neuronal diseases,… Read More
Serving the underserved is something I have always been passionate about. The Rural Health Certificate has better equipped me to understand and tackle social determinants of health challenges and address their impact on population health. I enjoyed being able to use the foundational coursework to design and implement evidence-based health interventions in rural settings. My… Read More
Searching for lost gold, facing creepy clowns, meeting dinosaurs, and navigating the mysteries of ancient Egypt – on October 17, the staff enjoyed a special outing to the Memphis Escape Rooms, all in the name of strengthening teamwork and fun. A perfect blend of collaboration, adventure, and camaraderie!
The UT Health Science Center Pharmacy Staff Organization (PSO) decided to give back this holiday season and spread a little joy to two deserving children from the Salvation Army Angel Tree! Thank you to those who donated for helping to bring a little holiday magic for these angels!
No tricks, just treats at Boo Flu 2024! Fifty University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy students, along with University Health Services staff, administered 1,027 flu vaccines throughout the day!
