On September 12, 2015, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center Pancreatic Cancer Research Team joined forces with the Herb Kosten Foundation to create an event for pancreatic cancer survivors. Physicians, support group members and the research team had the opportunity to discuss the fight against pancreatic cancer. The Kosten Foundation is a collaborative effort… Read More
At our September American Pharmacists Association-American Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) chapter meeting, we recognized one our favorite APhA-ASP advisors in Knoxville, Dr. Andrea Franks. She served as an advisor for the Knoxville campus from 2007-2015 and she has always been available with great advice and an open door. Dr. Franks was awarded a plaque in appreciation for… Read More
Dr. Christa George was interviewed by Dr. Brian Mcdonough on ReachMD internet radio on August 28, 2015. Dr. George discussed pharmacists’ perspectives on the challenging Type 2 diabetic patient population. Dr. George also spoke about pros and cons of certain pharmacotherapies for type 2 diabetic patients, and how important it is to have a team… Read More
Dr. Shelley White-Means recently participated in the Sister Pact Health Fair on August 29, 2015. Sister Pact was founded to help raise awareness of breast health among African-American women in Memphis. The Sister Pact community education program will help urge regular mammograms to target a wide racial disparity in breast cancer death rates in Memphis.… Read More
On August 22, 2015, a group of University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy faculty and staff enjoyed a night out at Painting with a Twist in Knoxville. This paint studio offers fun and relaxing painting classes. Stephanie Weathers, student services coordinator, described this event as a very playful and relaxing opportunity to bond with co-workers.… Read More
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Alaina Darby, Class of 2018 student pharmacist, was awarded a $5,000 TYLENOL® Future Care Scholarship for the 2015-2016 academic year. Of the hundreds of applications submitted, she is one of forty students selected for the scholarship nationwide. According to the TYLENOL® Future Care Scholarship website, the recipients have displayed academic excellence, exemplary leadership, community involvement, and… Read More
On August 28, 2015, the Annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony was held across all three campuses in Memphis, Nashville and Knoxville. The ceremony honored students for their hard work and to thank donors for their contributions to the college’s scholarship fund. These scholarships recognize students who not only excel in academics but also in professional leadership… Read More
A total of 12 students and pharmacists from four different countries were hosted by the UTHSC College of Pharmacy in August and September. The countries represented included Hungary, Ireland, Japan and Thailand. The visit focused on sharing experiences in the practice of pharmacy in the United States and in their home countries. The group spent three weeks in… Read More
