The Office of Experiential Learning and International Programs recently announced the 2023 Preceptors of the Year. Student pharmacists learn from preceptors in pharmacy practice experiences throughout their education, and preceptors are vital to ensuring students are practice-ready upon graduation. The College of Pharmacy named the following Preceptors of the Year:
Madison Sluter, PhD, received the inaugural Duane Miller Award in Drug Discovery from the UTHSC COP Drug Discovery Center. This award recognizes a single student who has demonstrated outstanding work in drug discovery. “Sluter’s outstanding work under Dr. Jiang’s mentorship in the areas of small molecule drug discovery and development played an integral part in… Read More
Diego Benavides (P3 – Class of 2025) was selected for the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) inaugural Aspiring Academics class. The program, designed to facilitate a deeper understanding of career paths in academic pharmacy, engages the chosen students through asynchronous learning modules, mentorship, networking, a group project, involvement with AACP, and attendance at… Read More
May was the month of celebrating the Class of 2023. At the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts in Memphis, the Class of 2023 capped off years of hard work and dedication as they walked across the stage to receive their Doctor of Pharmacy degrees. They are no longer pharmacy students but members of the… Read More
Phoenix, Arizona, provided the backdrop for another stunning win by our American Pharmacists Association – Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) chapter. During the four-day conference, our students networked with thousands of pharmacists from across the country and competed for awards and national offices. Here is a recap of their winning weekend. The UTHSC COP APhA-ASP… Read More
The Cannon Center for Performing Arts served as the location for the Class of 2026 and ImPAcT Class of 2025 to receive their white coats. During this ceremony, first-year pharmacy students were coated by faculty members as they prepare to complete their first year of pharmacy training. The student’s families looked on with pride as… Read More
The Class of 2024 reached another milestone in pursuit of their pharmacy career by transitioning from the didactic portion to the experiential portion of their pharmacy training. To commemorate this special occasion, Pinning Ceremonies were held at each of the College’s campuses. “As these students become healthcare professionals, the pin serves as a reminder to… Read More
Connecting with people through networking has proven to be a successful way to find mentorship and career opportunities. There are several tools available to upcoming professionals and LinkedIn is at the top of the list. This is why our Rho Chi Chapter decided to prove just how important it is by submitting a proposal to… Read More
This month, the College of Pharmacy hosted its 2023 Alumni Weekend at various locations in Memphis, including the UTHSC Campus and Central Station Memphis Hotel. The weekend of events was kicked off by the Alumni Awards Celebration Dinner where the following three very deserving alumni were recognized: Additional events included the College’s Alumni Board Meeting… Read More
Dr. Kelsey Frederick, Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science, has been named a 2023 American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) New Investigator Award recipient. Her research project is titled Growth Mindset and Clinical Reasoning in Student Pharmacist Experiential Education and will explore the link between growth mindset and clinical… Read More
