What I enjoy most about being part of the Rural Health Certificate program is the unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the specific healthcare needs of rural communities. Through the program, I’ve been able to learn about the diverse challenges faced by these populations, from healthcare access and transportation barriers to cultural and socioeconomic factors that influence health outcomes.
Jylexus BurksP2 PharmD Student, UT Health Science Center College of Pharmacy My commitment to addressing healthcare disparities in underserved communities inspired me to pursue the Rural Health Certificate from the UT Health Science Center College of Pharmacy. Growing up in Southeast Alabama significantly influenced this decision, as I witnessed the unique barriers faced by rural… Read More
Join us for the 2024 Avis Distinguished Visiting Professorship lecture featuring David Z. D’Argenio, PhD, on October 11 at noon in the College of Pharmacy Building 102. About David Z. D’Argenio, PhD David Z. D’Argenio, PhD, is Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the Viterbi School of Engineering of the University of Southern California and the… Read More
The College of Pharmacy is pleased to announce the establishment of a new student organization for UT Health Science Center College of Pharmacy students. In May 2024, the College introduced the Student College of Clinical Pharmacy (SCCP), which offers access to valuable clinical pharmacy learning experiences, networking opportunities, and ACCP benefits. Under the guidance of… Read More
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
UT Health Science Center College of Pharmacy faculty have been diligently working on publishing new research, with nearly 20 papers recently published since April 2024. Explore their work below. Recently Published Faculty Papers (April–June 2024) The Use of Intraperitoneal Ampicillin in a Patient With Enterococcus faecalis PeritonitisDr. Joanna Q Hudson, Dr. Anna Jacobs, et al.J Pharm Pract.… Read More
Congratulations to Reaunna Morgan, the first winner of the Annual Pharm-tastic Award for the 2023-24 academic year! The annual winner is chosen from among the quarterly winners, Carmen Coleman, LaVerne Williams, Lee Weaver, and Demetria Sisk, based on nominations and merit. Reaunna not only received four nominations over the course of the year in three… Read More
Congratulations to our 2024 student award winners who were honored for their excellence and accomplishments at UT Health Science Center College of Pharmacy! The students received their awards at a dinner on Sunday, May 12. We were privileged to have three wonderful valedictorians this year! ValedictorianRachael Baggett ValedictorianMatthew Middleton Valedictorian, ImPAcT ClassKaitlin Echols Clinical Pharmacy… Read More
The UT Health Science Center College of Pharmacy has achieved a new milestone as the inaugural cohort of first-year PharmD students at the College’s Nashville and Knoxville locations have successfully completed their first year of studies. Previously, PharmD students were required to spend their first year on the Memphis campus before completing their studies at the respective… Read More
