April 2024 | Issue 052

Celebrating our most successful Match Day yet 🎉

The College of Pharmacy achieved an impressive 96% match rate for students who sought a PGY1 residency, the highest match rate among pharmacy programs in both South Carolina and the SEC. Read more...

Pharmacy students bring home another national championship

An interdisciplinary student team representing health sciences at the University of South Carolina is bringing home first place from this year's CLARION National Case Competition in Minneapolis.

Pharmacy lab assistant accepted to M.D./Ph.D. program

Since the time she conducted her first research experiment as a student at the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics, Darby Porter was hooked on research.

Podcast Ep. 7 | Impactful advocacy with Kendall Kerr, Class of 2025

In the latest episode of our podcast, host Margaret Gregory speaks with student pharmacist Kendall Kerr about her experience attending RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill last month.

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Around our Community

USC chapter of Phi Lambda Sigma selected to present poster at the 2024 Chapter Innovation Poster Session during 2024 PLS Summit.
USC chapter of SSHP receives Outstanding Professional Development Project award at the ASHP Pharmacy Student Forum
Pharm.D. student Emily Fisher selected to attend NCPA Foundation – UAMS Pharmacy Ownership and Leadership Academy 2024
Ph.D. candidate Zachary Stryker receives 2024 SPARC Graduate Research Grant
Clinical Assistant Professor Carolyn Banister to present at SalivaDirect Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. on June 6
Professor Igor B. Roninson receives 2024 USC Educational Foundation Research Award for Health Sciences
College of Pharmacy announces the 2024-25 Outstanding Alumni Awards, recognizing individuals for outstanding commitment, service and dedication
SC General Assembly honors alumna Candace Smith, '81, upon retirement from Department of Mental Health and C.M. Tucker, Jr., Nursing Care Center

Events and Opportunities

Gamecock Pharmacy Spring Pop-up Shop
Coming Soon!

The Gamecock Pharmacy Pop-Up Shop is returning for a limited time with exclusive College of Pharmacy merchandise. Stay tuned to our social media channels for shop announcements.

Save the Date: Gamecock Pharmacy Alumni Happy Hour
Friday, June 28 | SCPhA Annual Convention

Join the College of Pharmacy and fellow alumni for happy hour during the SCPhA Annual Convention in Charleston, South Carolina on Friday, June 28 from 6-7 p.m. at the Francis Marion Hotel.

KPIC Sterile Compounding Training

The Kennedy Pharmacy Innovation Center at the University of South Carolina provides sterile compounding training programs for students and professionals that are designed to meet current and emerging educational needs. Browse upcoming dates below and visit our website for more information.

Aseptic Technique Training Course
July 9-10

From the Dean

A heartfelt 'Thank You' to all our alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends for making Give 4 Garnet a tremendous success! With support from 175 donors, we're able to provide scholarships and enhance our educational programs. Your generosity keeps our college moving forward and inspires us to continue making a difference in the lives of our students. Thank you for your unwavering dedication and support!

Stephen J. Cutler, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Pharmacy

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