Many College of Pharmacy faculty attended the 2019 ASPEN (American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition) Nutrition Science and Practice Conference in Phoenix, Arizona in March 2019. On March 24, Roland Dickerson, PharmD, BCNSP, FCCP, FASHP, FCCM, FASPEN, Professor in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Sciences, presented on the topic of “Metabolic support in… Read More
The 9th annual Introductory Pharmacometric Training Course on Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Protein Therapeutics held at the College of Pharmacy in April was hosted by Bernd Meibohm, PhD, FCP, FAAPS, Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs at UTHSC College of Pharmacy, and Johan Gabrielsson, PhD from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences… Read More
How long have you worked for UTHSC and the College of Pharmacy? In July, it will be 35 years at UTHSC, and August will be 18 years at the College of Pharmacy. How many departments have you worked for on campus? I believe 5 departments and over 10 positions. I feel that I grew with each… Read More
I have been fortunate to have a chancellery that hears my voice and my concerns when I advocate for reduction and limitation in tuition for all of our students – both from in and out of state. Recognizing that UTHSC is a state institution, priority tuition pricing is, of course, to in-state students. With that… Read More
Chasity Shelton, PharmD, Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science, has been named Assistant Dean for Student Wellness and Success. Dr. Shelton graduated from the UTHSC College of Pharmacy in 2005 and then went on to complete residencies in the area of pediatrics. In her new role, Dr. Shelton will work… Read More
The College had over 30 Doctor of Pharmacy students attend this year’s Tennessee Society of Student Pharmacists (TSSP) meeting in Nashville, TN last month. The TSSP meeting is held in conjunction with the Tennessee Pharmacist Association (TPA) winter meeting. Four students presented posters during the Tennessee Society of Health Systems Pharmacists (TSHP) Winter Meeting poster… Read More
Dr. James Wheeler, Director of Continuing Education and Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science, received the TSSP Student Advocacy Award. This award is presented annually to a professor, preceptor, or other pharmacist who has been a TPA member for at least two years, who has demonstrated devotion to the success… Read More
UT Health Science Center’s Black Student Association (BSA) recognized graduating students from each of the Colleges at their annual awards and recognition banquet in February. The College of Pharmacy chose Alicia Rogers (P4-Memphis) as our recipient and Dean Chisholm-Burns presented her with the award. Alicia will graduate with her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the… Read More
Q: When did you join the faculty here at UTHSC and what drew you here? I joined faculty at UTHSC in 2012 after being a faculty member at Auburn University School of Pharmacy for three years. I knew I wanted to join faculty here because I am an alum of the college and loved my… Read More
After over four decades of dedicated service to The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy, Dr. Peter Chyka is retiring. His career has been distinguished by his contributions to leadership, scholarship, service, and, most importantly, teaching. In honor of his contributions, a scholarship endowment is being established in honor of Peter and his wife. Our goal is $25,000 to establish… Read More
