This August, the UTCOP Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) Chapter sent sixteen enthusiastic students to the 2024 SNPhA/NPhA National Convention in Los Angeles, CA. The convention centered around the theme “Prescription for Progress” and united pharmacists and student pharmacists in a common cause. The students participated in various activities during the event, including clinical skills… 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
The TEACH Award is an annual accolade designed to spotlight a faculty member who demonstrates exceptional teaching in the didactic/pre-APPE phase of the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum. The award recognizes teaching excellence, evidence-based teaching methods, and innovation in teaching and learning. Dr. Rowe is known for his dedication to active learning and inspiring educational innovations… Read More
The TPA award ceremony had a strong presence of UT Health Science Center College of Pharmacy alumni and professors. Congrats to the following alumni who were honored: [Photo Rachel Barenie] – Alumna and UT Health Science Center College of Pharmacy Assistant Professor Rachel Barenie: Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award – Alumnus and Tennessee Lt. Governor Randy… Read More
On August 8, the college welcomed back our PharmD students after a well-deserved summer break. The College also welcomed the class of 2028 as they began their journey at UT Health Science Center. Their orientation week included a faculty luncheon, a campus tour, and a dinner at the world-famous Rendezvous hosted by Walgreens. We are… Read More
The UT Health Science Center College of Pharmacy has received numerous awards, appointments, and honors from esteemed national pharmacists’ organizations in the 2023-24 Academic year. Jungling Wang, PhD Elected to the Executive Committee of the American Pharmacists Association–Academy of Pharmaceutical Research and Science– Chair-elect of the Economic, Social, and Administrative Sciences Section. Chasity Shelton and… Read More
Elizabeth Yett, PharmD Dr. Yett joined the college in July 2024 as an assistant professor in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science on the Memphis campus. She obtained her PharmD from the University of the Incarnate Word Feik School of Pharmacy, and her practice site is at Baptist Medical Group’s Finn Medical Associates.… 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
Join us in celebrating the outstanding achievement of Dr. Dan Collier, who was honored as Mentor of the Year by the College of Graduate Health Sciences at the UT Health Science Center’s Graduate Research Day on May 31! This award recognizes his exceptional commitment to mentoring, advising, and supporting graduate students. Dr. Collier’s dedication to… 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
