Associate Dean Choe Receives National Leadership Award

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[Ann Arbor, Michigan] – The University of Michigan College of Pharmacy is proud to announce that Dr. Hae Mi Choe has received the ASHP Board of Directors Distinguished Leadership Award. Dr. Choe serves as Associate Dean for Pharmacy Innovation and Partnerships at the College of Pharmacy and Chief Population Health Officer for Michigan Medicine. This award recognizes contributions to excellence in pharmacy practice leadership in acute and ambulatory care settings.

“Pharmacists have not always been given access to play critical roles on care teams, and it’s trailblazers like Dr. Choe who have helped make it possible,” said Dean Vicki Ellingrod. “She’s a pathfinder in pharmacy care – and her contributions to the profession have had ripple effects across the country.”

Dr. Choe developed the pharmacist-centric care model in 1999 – embedding pharmacists in primary care clinics and retail pharmacies to help patients control chronic conditions like hypertension. The program is utilized in U-M Health clinics and Meijer pharmacies across Michigan, and in 2024, was replicated by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to expand care in the southeastern United States. 

The model has helped alleviate pressures on an overwhelmed healthcare system, and recently proved to close the gap in blood pressure control for Black populations in Washtenaw County. 

“Dr. Choe is a visionary leader whose work has drawn attention to the critical role pharmacists play on healthcare teams and transformed care delivery not only in her state but across the nation,” said ASHP CEO Paul W. Abramowitz in a recent press release. “Her contributions have left an indelible mark on pharmacy practice, and we are pleased to recognize her efforts with the Board of Directors Distinguished Leadership Award.” 

Dr. Choe is a widely-published researcher for her work on a pharmacist’s impact on clinical outcomes and process improvement. She’s a nationally-known expert in improving medication use, outcomes and cost barriers. 

We congratulate Dr. Choe on this well-deserved honor!

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