Staff Spotlight: Meet the Coyles – A Match Made in Pharmacy

If you’ve had any involvement with the College of Pharmacy, chances are, you have crossed paths with the Coyles – Donna and Russell Coyle. Married for 33 years, Donna and Russell have managed to work together for over half of that time. Russell and Donna joined the College of Pharmacy in 2013 and 2015, respectively,…

Faculty Spotlight – Bryn Lindley, PharmD, BCPS

Meet Bryn Lindley, PharmD, BCPS, internal medicine pharmacist, pharmacotherapy specialist and Assistant Professor of Pharmacotherapy. Dr. Lindley’s clinical interests include pulmonary medicine, cardiology and medication safety, and as a clinical pharmacist and preceptor at Medical City Fort Worth, Dr. Lindley will be working closely with student pharmacists on their IPPE and APPE rotations. Hometown: Loomis,…

Faculty Spotlight – Taylor Benavides, PharmD

Meet Taylor Benavides, PharmD, and internal medicine pharmacist and Assistant Professor of Pharmacotherapy. With clinical and research interests in infectious diseases and cardiology, Dr. Benavides practices at Medical City Arlington. As a pharmacist in the hospital setting, he truly enjoys making an impact on patient care directly. Hometown: Breckenridge, TX Previous job and location: Pharmacotherapy…

Faculty Spotlight – Elizabeth Hearn, PharmD

Meet Elizabeth Hearn, PharmD, Assistant Professor of Pharmacotherapy. As an Ambulatory Care Pharmacist, Dr. Hearn helps patients manage complex chronic diseases. “A career as a pharmacist offers opportunities to improve healthcare access and affordability.” Hometown: Senatobia, Mississippi Previous job and location: PGY2 Ambulatory Care Resident at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy Current practice…

Faculty Spotlight – Michelle Ndiulor, Pharm.D., BCACP

Meet Michelle Ndiulor, Pharm.D., BCACP, Assistant Professor of Pharmacotherapy. Dr. Ndiulor is teaching our student pharmacists and providing Medication Therapy Management services to patients across the nation through Walmart Central Pharmacy. Read more about her goal to educate and empower patients. Hometown: Cedar Hill, Texas Previous job and location: Advanced Practice Pharmacist with United Regional…

Top-achieving pharmacy students earn a boost to make their dreams a reality

By Arnessa Blanks Becoming a pharmacist takes a heavy dose of dedication and commitment with a full schedule of coursework and clinical rotations spanning four years. This year’s new Class of 2025 ushered in a wealth of high achievers, including 15 students selected for the Dean’s Achievement Award, providing a financial boost to help make…

College of Pharmacy announces 2021 Outstanding Achievement honorees in Clinical Care and Research

HSC College of Pharmacy recently announced the 2021 Outstanding Achievement Award recipients for Clinical Care and Research - Dr. Megan Wesling and Dr. Dimitrios Karamichos. The annual awards celebrate faculty and staff for their substantial, impactful, and deliberate achievements that emphasize innovation and UNTHSC values in the areas of teaching, research, clinical care and service.…

UNTHSC and TTUHSC Partner Up for Pharmacy Competition

Contributed by Haley Barnes, HSCCP Class of 2024 Despite virtual learning and a historic Texas snowstorm this last spring, UNTHSC and TTUHSC student pharmacists were dedicated to flexing their critical thinking skills in the 2021 Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists (SSHP) Leadership Challenge. The Leadership Challenge Competition is designed to help student pharmacists explore their…

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Meenakshi Ramanathan

Meenakshi R. Ramanathan, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacotherapy Infectious Diseases Pharmacist, Medical City Arlington What is the most rewarding aspect of being an Infectious Diseases Pharmacist? The most rewarding aspect of being an Infectious Diseases Pharmacist is being able to find the right regimen (right drug, right dose, right route of administration,…

Pharmacy students reflect on a year of change and growth during the pandemic

By Arnessa Blanks It has been over a year since COVID-19 affected communities across the country. This past year has been filled with wearing masks, following social distancing guidelines, and developing vaccines in record time. Today, healthcare students and providers continue to help in the fight against COVID-19. Student pharmacists at The University of North…