Food for Thought: Advocacy in Action with the Michigan Pharmacists Association and Dean Ellingrod
September 8, 2026
Food for Thought: Advocacy in Action with the Michigan Pharmacists Association and Dean Ellingrod
Event Information:
- Have you ever wondered why pharmacists must be certified to administer vaccines while other healthcare providers do not?
- Did you know that pharmacists practicing in rural communities may soon qualify for loan repayment programs?
- Michigan pharmacists are now authorized to prescribe oral contraceptives, expanding access to care for patients across the state. What’s next?
These are the conversations happening in your government, impacting your profession.
Join Dean Vicki Ellingrod and Eric Roath, Chief Strategy Officer for the Michigan Pharmacists Association, to ask your questions and learn more about these and other policies shaping the future of pharmacy.
Lunch will be provided. LLL Advocacy (P2-P4s) & Professional/Career Development (P1s) Approved.
Date: Tuesday, September 8
Time: 12 – 1 p.m.
Location: Pharm 1300-1700
Click here to register (RSVP by September 3, 2026)
150 Acts of Service
In celebration of the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy’s 150th Anniversary, 150 Acts of Service is a Community Health and Engagement (CHE) campaign dedicated to strengthening our communities through meaningful, hands-on service.
Upcoming Events
October, 2026
Pharmacy at the Ypsilanti District Library – Flu & COVID Vaccine Clinic
U-M College of Pharmacy Community Health and Engagement
From hosting flu vaccine clinics to administering safe medication disposal events, our students actively participate in community service.
Event Information:
UM College of Pharmacy PharmD students are bringing flu and COVID vaccines directly to the community, making it easier and more accessible to stay protected and safe this season. […]
October, 2026
PharmD White Coat Ceremony
2026 PharmD White Coat Ceremony
RSVP:
Everyone attending or participating in the White Coat Ceremony will be required to present a ticket to be admitted. To secure tickets for non-CoP individuals, students will need to indicate on the RSVP form the total number of guests they wish to bring and the name(s) of each guest. Please submit […]
October, 2026
Clinical Pharmacy Graduate Student Seminar – Yifan Zheng
U-M College of Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacy Seminar Series
Department: Clinical Pharmacy
Speaker: Yifan Zheng (PhD5)
Title: Digital Treatment Signatures: Cardiovascular Risk Prediction Using Antihypertensive Medication Fill History
*Event information is subject to change. Please refer to the ClinPharm Seminar schedule for additional details, such as time and location, as they are finalized for each event.