PharmD

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.

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.

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.

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

Veterinary pharmacy isn’t a well-known path, so Gabby knew if she wanted to pursue a road-less-traveled, she would have to treat it like riding a horse: always get back on after falling off and never give up.

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

In late August, first, second and third-year PharmD students took to community and hospital pharmacy locations all over southeast Michigan for the annual Pharmacy Community Connect Day.

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.