Candace Brown, professor of Clinical Pharmacy and Obstetrics and Gynecology, was invited to attend the Scientific Vision Meeting of the Gynecologic Health and Disease Branch (GHDB) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) because of her many contributions to the field of gynecologic health research. The GHDB, a newly established branch of the National Institute of… Read More
Residency match data for the Class of 2016 have been released. Once again, UTCOP shows its dedication to producing well-qualified residency candidates. Of the students participating in the match, 80% matched during Phase 1, compared to the national phase 1 average of only 54%. The class of 2016 will have 52 students beginning their PGY-1 residencies this summer.… Read More
Class Presidents, Drs. Jessica Smith (Nashville), Torrey Smith (Knoxville), and Trey Smith (Memphis) presented Dean Chisholm-Burns with a check for $4,460.16 on behalf of the Class of 2016 at the Honors and Awards Convocation and Commencement Ceremony on May 12. Over 87% of the class contributed to the gift. Students who donated received an orange lapel pin to wear… Read More
UTCOP student pharmacists had the opportunity to take part in an international experience this year, traveling to countries across the globe. Student pharmacists learned about pharmacy practice, culture and the people of Liverpool, Manchester and London, England; Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen and Mahasarkham, Thailand; along with France, Hungary, Japan, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden, and Turkey. The international… Read More
Valedictorian Award – Alexandra Punke, Elizabeth Royal The Outstanding Student Pharmacist Award – Amanda Cavness Tom C. Sharp, Sr., Leadership Award – Dina Ali Legislative and Policy Award – Lauren Bode Clinical Pharmacy Award – James Henderson Patient Care Award – Kathryne Jensen Excellence in Scholarship and Research Award – Kayihura Manigaba Academia Award –… Read More
All UT PharmD students graduate with American Pharmacist Association Immunization and Medication Therapy Management Certifications. Additionally, students have the opportunity to earn Nuclear Pharmacy or Health Informatics and Information Management (HIIM) certificates. The following Class of 2016 graduates earned additional certificates: Nuclear Pharmacy Charles Earnest Johnson Brandon Merrill Ladd Whitney Richalena McKinney Olabisi Omowunmi Jessica Olumuyiwa Crystal Camille Peters Marcey Latrice Pilate Matthew… Read More
Graduate Hometown Elise Marie Abbas Memphis, TN Elizabeth Catherine Adams Cordova, TN Benjamin Afoakwa Cordova, TN Dina Ali Lakeland, TN Alix Kirsten Andreaco Knoxville, TN Jiderechukwu Ugonna Anyigbo Houston, TX Shane Allen Baker Cookeville, TN James Scott Barker Readyville, TN Bryan Eugene Bell Memphis, TN Joshua K Bell Memphis, TN Neel Dilip Bhana Cordova, TN… Read More
The new University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy graduates are taking the next step in their pharmacy careers. For the Class of 2016, 46% will be working in chain community pharmacy; 34% will be taking part in residency training; 4% will join an independent community pharmacy, and 3% have positions in institutional pharmacy. The following… Read More
A new group of health professions students were inducted into the Imhotep Society in May 2016. The Imhotep Society, named after the ancient Egyptian god of medicine, is a campus-wide organization that annually recognizes student leaders across the University of Tennessee Health Science Center who have significantly contributed to student government and student life at UTHSC.… Read More
