Categories: Alumni

Marcos Contreras, PharmD ’05, MBA, transitioned from medicinal chemistry to pharmacy after an interview at UCSF School of Pharmacy. Leveraging his sterile compounding skills, he moved into nuclear pharmacy and earned an MBA, leading to his role as director of pharmacy at UC Davis Veterinary Medical...

Jacqueline Parizher, PharmD ’22, a psychiatric clinical pharmacist at the San Francisco Department of Public Health, is at the forefront of psychiatric and substance use disorder care, serving the city’s most vulnerable populations.

Playing to his interpersonal and technical strengths, Christopher Nowak, PharmD, PMP, Class of ‘22, says UCSF’s pharmacy curriculum has helped him thrive at AstraZeneca Rare Disease.

Rachael Gordon, PharmD, MPH, uses her background in statistics and analysis to extend her role beyond the clinical, informing research that she hopes will lead to a broader understanding of transplant medicine.

Department of Clinical Pharmacy volunteer faculty member Kethen So, PharmD, MBA, challenges students to continuously expand their practice and will be honored on June 11, 2024, as a fellow by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).

A tribute is planned for January 13, 2024, in honor of the clinical pharmacy pioneer who became a role model for social justice, education, and service in the field of pharmacy.

The award from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and the Association of Black Health-System Pharmacists recognizes efforts to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in health care.

Youmans, Davidson, Stephens, and Williams recognized for dedication to sustained, meaningful service toward equity and belonging.

Mission Wellness models how community pharmacies provide affordable care to vulnerable populations.

Family, friends, and the School community come together in memory of a beloved alum and mentor to support future pharmacists.