This Naloxone box project is especially a point of pride for Long because it sits on the front steps of her favorite pharmacy school involvement.

As a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Dr. Diez sees patients at a clinic – many of whom are navigating a recent type 2 diabetes diagnosis. 

As U-M welcomes Dr. McConnell to her new role, we wanted the College community to get to know her a little bit more. 

For Walters, it feels incredible that her daughter decided to follow in her footsteps and pursue pharmacy as a career path. 

“There’s never a wrong time to go back to school, whether it’s right away or a few years into your career when you have figured out what you want to focus on. Sometimes it’s better than rushing and realizing that’s not what you wanted to do.”

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.