R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy

Blair Jensen is a P4 pharmacy student with a unique blend of business and healthcare expertise. Originally from Whittier, California, she holds a degree in Business Economics and is set to graduate in May 2025. Inspired by her dad, who ran his own pharmacy, Jensen is determined to follow in his footsteps and pursue a career in independent retail pharmacy—where patient care meets entrepreneurship. Her interests are rooted in making healthcare more accessible and personalized. She believes that independent retail pharmacy offers the unique opportunity to form long-term relationships with patients and make a difference in their health care. When she's not busy with her studies, you’ll find her relaxing with some reality TV or enjoying a round of golf. Learn more about Jensen and her PharmD journey on our website: https://lnkd.in/gp9DBtjn #UAZPharmacy #PharmCATS #pharmaceuticalsciences #futurepharmacist #pharmacyschool #PharmD

Meet Heather Ingram, the newly appointed Museum Director at the Coit Museum of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. With over two decades of experience in museum leadership, community engagement, and educational programming, she aims to advance the museum's vision of creating an authentic and engaging experience that broadens perspectives about pharmacy and health sciences for everyone. Learn more about Ingram on our website: https://lnkd.in/ga8ycYGX #UAZPharmacy #Pharmacymuseum #CoitMuseum #pharmacy #pharmacyhistory

Mildred Curran, the Director of Student Services for the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, was presented with the NACADA Global Award for Outstanding Advising in a Primary Role last month. This is her third time being recognized by NACADA. Among her many professional achievements, she was selected in recognition of her dedication to inclusivity, diversity, and equity, and her efforts to advocate for and empower all students. “These awards mean so much to me because I truly care about my students’ success and strive to make a positive impact on their academic journeys,” Curran said. Congratulations to Mildred for all of her outstanding accomplishments! Read the full article on the website: https://lnkd.in/gtrNHjnP #UAZPharmacy #PharmCATS

Take a sneak peek inside the Schnellmann Lab as Dean Schnellmann and Chris Edwards, associate clinical professor, talk research and the future. This episode features discussions on the trials of drug discovery, the versatility of pharmacy careers, and the growth of the Phoenix campus. https://lnkd.in/gsHT4waJ #UAZPharmacy

Priya Ritzberg CPhT is a senior in the BSPS program with minors in biochemistry and public health. Ritzberg currently serves as a PharmSci ambassador and Peer Mentor for the College of Pharmacy, all while working as a pharmacy technician. After graduation, they plan to attend pharmacy school and pursue a PharmD to become a clinical pharmacist. Priya's advice to new BSPS students: "Stick with it—even if it feels tough. It all builds toward something bigger!" Learn more about Priya here: https://lnkd.in/gW-WnM9E #UAZPharmacy #PharmCATS #pharmaceuticalsciences #futurepharmacist #pharmacyschool

Committed to Compounding, Phoenix PharmD Students Pursue Dream Second-year Phoenix PharmD students—Sajad Al-zubaidy and Batuhan ?zdiker—have been close friends ever since their first days of pharmacy school. Bonding over a desire to positively impact patient care, the duo is shaping their future with a shared vision of starting a compounding pharmacy one day. Learn more about Sajad and Batuhan on our website: https://lnkd.in/gvbnBEqa PCCA #UAZPharmacy #PharmCATS #pharmacystudent #futurepharmacist #pharmacyschool #compoundingpharmacy #pharmacycompounding #ThinkNext2024

Arri's journey has been all about exploration and discovery! An interest in pharmacy was sparked in technical school, and after learning more about the BSPS program, she realized how many exciting opportunities it offers. Instead of committing to just one path, she’s embracing all the possibilities this degree provides. Now in her third year as a BSPS major, Arri's making an impact in the #PharmCAT community as a BSPS Ambassador and secretary of the Filipino American Student Association. Learn more about Arri on our website: https://lnkd.in/gdGCW7qN #UAZPharmacy #PharmCATS #pharmaceuticalsciences

Thank you to all who joined us for the Homecoming festivities! We hope you all had a great time reconnecting with friends, faculty, and fellow #PharmCATS. View photos of all the fun on our Flickr feed: https://lnkd.in/gk7Fksc2 #UAZPharmacy #BearDown #Pharmacy #Pharmacists

New PharmCAST episode alert! In PharmCAT Flashbacks: Alumni Stories & Advice at Homecoming, Chris Edwards, PharmD, and Ali Qasemi, P3 PharmD student, sit down with College of Pharmacy alumni at our annual Homecoming event. Learn more about the importance of homecoming and hear PharmCATS share memories of their time at the college and advice for graduating pharmacy students. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gZABUPji #UAZPharmacy #PharmCATS

BSPS Student Spotlight: Riley Haveman Riley Haveman is currently a junior in the BSPS program. She is a College of Pharmacy ambassador, a PharmCAT family committee member, and has been involved in research on campus. In the future, she hopes to pursue a PhD in pharmaceutical sciences and have a career in the research industry. Learn more about Riley on our website: https://lnkd.in/gJpArsvm #UAZPharmacy #PharmCATS #pharmaceuticalsciences