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 “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.

Dr. Lee credits her PharmD for getting her foot in the necessary boardrooms to make her successful company happen.

Kadouh says the support and mentoring she received from faculty at the College inspired her to want to do the same for others.

That drive to take untraditional paths fueled Koontz’s successful career, but she says she wouldn’t have had the foundation she needed without her degree from the College of Pharmacy. 

Poulin credits the gamut of classes in the BSPS program for giving him the knowledge he needs for his life after his undergraduate studies.