Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

UMSOP Preceptors Honored by AACP for Excellence in Experiential Education

January 22, 2026

Three outstanding preceptors are recognized nationally for their dedication to mentoring student pharmacists and advancing experiential learning across diverse practice settings.

UMSOP and CVS Health Collaborate to Boost Pharmacy Workforce and Advance Innovation

January 20, 2026

Collaboration includes support for UMSOP’s work in AI and expanded experiential learning opportunities for students.

UMSOP Hosts Francis S. Balassone Memorial Lecture on Pharmacist Full Practice Authority

December 9, 2025

Expanding pharmacists’ roles through independent authority and innovative regulatory frameworks can improve patient care and access.

White Coat Ceremony Marks Early Milestone for New PharmD Students

September 19, 2025

UMSOP welcomes the Class of 2029 with a ceremony highlighting compassion, professionalism, and the essential role of pharmacists in modern health care.

UMSOP Welcomes Class of 2029 PharmD Students with a Message of Support, Community, and Professional Growth

August 21, 2025

New students begin their PharmD journey with encouragement from leaders, opportunities for connection, and a shared sense of purpose.

UMSOP Announces Recipients of Two Prestigious Scholarships

July 9, 2025

The Gyi and Wagner Scholarships support student pharmacists interested in pharmapreneurship.

Excitement Reigns at New Student Welcome Day for the PharmD Class of 2029

June 11, 2025

Incoming students take first steps into the pharmacy profession with faculty introductions, campus tours, and white coat sizing.

Class of 2025 Celebrates Milestone Journey to Doctor of Pharmacy Degree

May 28, 2025

UMSOP honors new PharmD graduates, reflecting on their perseverance, leadership, and the values that will guide their futures.

Pharmapreneurship® in Action: Pharmacy Students Pitch Innovative Startups at Dolphin Tank

May 14, 2025

Students present bold health care startup concepts at pharmapreneurship pathway event.

Leader in Geriatric Pharmacotherapy Named Parke-Davis Chair

May 5, 2025

Nicole Brandt, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, FASCP, brings expertise in optimizing medication therapy for older adults to endowed chair role.

Kristine Parbuoni Named Inaugural Assistant Dean for PharmD Student Life and Student Success

April 28, 2025

New assistant dean role keeps student success and support at the center of the PharmD experience, from orientation through graduation.

UMSOP Students Participate in Public Health Emergency Simulation to Strengthen Crisis Response Skills

March 19, 2025

Point of dispensing drill provides student pharmacists with valuable, hands-on experience to prepare for leadership in public health and emergency response.