Dr. Kristen will bring her “Go Blue” spirit to the stage of PharmD Commencement as the keynote speaker – something she considers a great honor.

When it comes to pharmacy, Michelle Azar, PharmD ’21, is sure about one thing: Your path can change, and there are limitless avenues you can take with a PharmD.

 “I never dreaded getting up and going to work. I loved what I did. When things changed, I looked at it as an opportunity or a challenge.”

It was the interpersonal connection and an interest in the ever-changing landscape of oncology that piqued Dr. Hough’s interest. 

His ability to understand each new pharmaceutical is a skill he developed during his time in U-M’s PharmD program – where the curriculum focuses on problem-solving, critical thinking, leadership, research and the utilization of skills to practice as a pharmacist in any setting.

Devyani Bhatnagar, MS, combined her passions for pharmacy and health economics by pursuing a Masters of Science in Integrated Pharmaceutical Sciences, where she crafted a personalized academic path and conducted impactful research on opioid use.

Their story starts far before they were hailing “Go Blue” at the Big House and staying up late to cram for their medicinal chemistry final in PharmD school.

Maria Posada, Ph.D., considers herself lucky to be able to mix her passion for science and her love for coaching and mentorship into one career.

At the College of Pharmacy, we affectionately call ourselves a “phamily,” and each holiday season, our faculty and staff extend that warmth and comradery to those in the community who need it most.

As ongoing research reveals more genetic differences in drug responses, Dr. Pasternak’s efforts to share this knowledge and build it into health information systems is vital.