Pharmacy News

Transitioning from an undergraduate program to professional school can be intimidating for first-year students. Sanjida Hoque, a fourth-year pharmacy student at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, recently shared her wisdom and advice as the student guest speaker for the Class of 2024 White Coat Ceremony. Sanjida shared these five […]

Xiaowei Dong, PhD Associate Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and P1 Curriculum Director Education: PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Kentucky, College of Pharmacy Hometown: Zigong, China What led you to your career path? I got a BS and MS in analytical chemistry. However, I had a passion for healthcare for a long time. So […]

By Arnessa Blanks The Class of 2024 kicked off their first year of the PharmD program last week. New this year is the 2020 Dean’s Achievement Award, granted to students with at least a 3.5 math and science grade point average and a PCAT score of 70 or above. “The Dean’s Achievement Award recognizes some […]

by Arnessa Blanks HSC College of Pharmacy recognized five preceptors, nominated by students and selected by the Preceptor Committee, during the virtual annual awards in June. Preceptors were recognized for their ability to demonstrate excellence, to act as a role model, and to exhibit commitment to guiding our students. To be eligible, each preceptor had […]

By Arnessa Blanks Although many would agree that this is the year of uncertainty, HSC College of Pharmacy was certain to find a way to celebrate our Class of 2020 award recipients. With the current trend of most things going virtual, it was our honor to invite all graduates, family and friends to an award […]

Jennifer T. Fix, PharmD, MBA Associate Professor   Hometown East Alton, Illinois – Have been in Texas since 1987 Current Role I teach Over the Counter Therapies to first-year students and Advanced Compounding to second-year students, Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPE) & Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE). I have a clinic practice with UNT Health […]