The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy

04/02/2026

P2 class president Darshan Patel reflects on the insights he's gained during his experiential rotation with Kroger Health. 🎧

Thanks to a collaboration with Kroger Health and its centralized services department, Kroger Health Connect, P2 students had the opportunity to sharpen their patient counseling and communication skills.

Calls with patients focus on medication reviews, targeted intervention and the common disease states of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Learn more about this unique rotation at https://pharmacy.osu.edu/news/hello-your-future-pharmacist-speaking-kroger-health-collaboration-introduces-innovative?utm_campaign=phr_marketing-activity_fy26&utm_content=1775163614&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.

04/01/2026

Dean Kroetz takes to the west! 🌅

On March 26, Dean Deanna Kroetz '85 hosted alumni and friends in San Francisco for an evening filled with great conversations, new connections and plenty of Pharmacy Buckeye pride.

The celebration continued in Los Angeles alongside the American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting. Dean Kroetz welcomed alumni and friends for her annual reception, creating space to network, share successes and strengthen the bonds that keep our pharmacy community thriving. 💊✨

03/31/2026

Pharmacy Buckeyes hopped off the plane at LAX! ✈️

On March 27, pharmacy leaders from across the country gathered in LA for the American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting & Exposition.

At this year's conference, our very own faculty members, Dr. E. Michael Murphy and Dr. Myriam Shaw Ojeda, earned awards for their exemplary work. Dr. Murphy earned the 2026 Albert B. Prescott Pharmacy Leadership Award, and Dr. Shaw Ojeda earned the 2026 Distinguished New Practitioner Award.

On the second day of the conference, PharmD students Lyuba Benin (P3) and Lyann Trinh (P4) presented their posters during the Walking Poster Tour.

The evening concluded with Dean Kroetz hosting her annual Alumni and Friends Reception at 33 Taps downtown.

Read more at https://pharmacy.osu.edu/announcements/pharmacy-buckeyes-honored-celebrated-2026-apha-annual-meeting?utm_campaign=phr_marketing-activity_fy26&utm_content=1774983903&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.

03/30/2026

It's a match! 🩺

PharmD students and graduates secured residency placements across a wide range of programs and states in this year’s American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Phase I match.

72 participants from the PharmD classes of 2025 and 2026 matched with PGY1 and PGY2 sites in 18 states, highlighting the program’s national reach and the diverse opportunities available to graduates.

Matches spanned multiple specialty areas, underscoring both the breadth of pharmacy career pathways and the program’s strength in preparing students for advanced training.

Learn more about these at https://pharmacy.osu.edu/announcements/ohio-state-pharmd-students-and-graduates-secure-residency-matches-across-country?utm_campaign=phr_marketing-activity_fy26&utm_content=1774885508&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

03/29/2026

The early bird gets the worm! 🪱

Register for the Pharmacy Alumni Society Pharmathon 5K before March 31 at 11:58 p.m. to secure early bird pricing.

⭕ $35 Adult (13 and up)
⭕ $10 (ages 3-12)
⭕ Free for ages 2 and under
⭕ $15 Ohio State student *with code

Secure your reduced pricing by registering today at https://runsignup.com/osupharmathon.

The Ohio State Pharmacy Alumni Society Pharmathon 5K is on Sunday April 26, 2026 to Wednesday April 29, 2026. It includes the following events: 5K Run/Walk - Timed - IN-PERSON, 1.5-Mile Fun Run/Walk - Untimed - IN-PERSON, 5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL, 1.5-Mile Fun Run/Walk - VIRTUAL, and Kids Fun Run (reco...

03/27/2026

Our PhD candidates are making history—one prestigious award at a time! 🏆

Kai (Jeffrey) Jin and Milon Mondal received Presidential Fellowships, one of the most prestigious awards given by the Ohio State Graduate School.

Their awards mark the first time the College of Pharmacy has had two graduate students receive the fellowship in the same year.

Candidates are nominated by a team of supporters who believe that their work exemplifies the tenets of research and that they display strong promise in defining their field of study.

Learn more about these deserving awardees at https://pharmacy.osu.edu/news/phd-candidates-receive-prestigious-presidential-fellowships?utm_campaign=phr_marketing-activity_fy26&utm_content=1774640462&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.

Two PhD candidates at The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy received Presidential Fellowships, one of the most prestigious awards given by the Ohio State Graduate School. 

03/26/2026

A new (Preferred) Pathway unlocked! 🔓

In Autumn 2025, The Ohio State University and Columbus State Community College launched a new Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Pathway.

This new pathway allows students to complete their first two years of a bachelor's degree at CState and seamlessly transfer to our four-year BSPS degree.

The new pathway specialty, co-developed by Dr. Nicole Kwiek, senior associate dean for academic affairs and educational innovation, was prompted by substantial growth in the biotechnology industry, particularly in central Ohio.

"We see this as a strong opportunity to supply our local biotech companies with the workforce they need to continue creating therapeutic breakthroughs."

Learn more about the biotech pathway at https://pharmacy.osu.edu/news/broadening-access-health-care-careers-new-biotech-cstate-preferred-pathway?utm_campaign=phr_marketing-activity_fy26&utm_content=1774552261&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.

The Ohio State University has a long history of partnering with community and technical colleges to make four-year degrees more accessible via pathway programs.

03/25/2026

Five days, 450 patients. For Buckeyes Without Borders, spring break looked a little different. 💊

On March 11, a 20-person medical brigade consisting of pharmacy students, pharmacists and physicians traveled to Santa Lucia, Honduras, to provide medical services to the underserved.

During their trip, pharmacy students worked five clinic days in three stations: intake, providers and pharmacy. This allowed students to collect patient vitals, fill and dispense medications, counsel patients on their medication and provide point-of-care testing of blood glucose and blood pressure.

Read more about the 2026 medical brigade at https://pharmacy.osu.edu/announcements/lending-helping-hand-honduras-how-buckeyes-without-borders-spent-spring-break?utm_campaign=phr_marketing-activity_fy26&utm_content=1774468819&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

03/24/2026

Interested in learning more about our MS in Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (MS HSPAL) program? 🗣️

Register today for our virtual information session!

🗓️ Thursday, April 9
⏰ 7-8 p.m. EDT
📍 Virtual

During this session, you'll get an inside look at the program structure and admissions process and hear how our graduates are making an impact nationwide.

Register now at

Ready to Advance Your Pharmacy Career?Join us for an upcoming information session to learn more about The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy’s Master of Science in Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (MS HSPAL) program.With a legacy of over 65 years and more than 400 alumni...

03/21/2026

Is your online pharmacy too good to be true? 🚫

Dr. Christopher Hernandez , assistant professor-practice at the Ohio State College of Pharmacy and a clinical pharmacist at PrimaryOne Health, spoke to Spectrum News 1 Ohio about the surge in illegal online pharmacies and how patients can verify they're using a legitimate provider.

Read more at https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/news/2026/03/19/online-pharmacies--convenience-or-risk-.

Online pharmacies are booming — but experts warn that 95% of them operate illegally, and the pills they're selling could be counterfeit, contaminated, or even laced with fentanyl. Here's what you need to know before you click "order" on your next prescription.

03/20/2026

Buckeye brilliance! 🏆

Victoria Thorson, an undergraduate research assistant in Dr. Navjot Pabla's lab here at the College of Pharmacy, received second place in the category "Health Under the Microscope" at this year's Denman Undergraduate Research Forum.

Presenting her poster titled, "Protective Effect of Selenbp1 Inhibition Against Acute Kidney Injury," Victoria showcased the research she had conducted throughout her undergraduate career.

"I’m so grateful for the mentorship and support I’ve received from Dr. Navjot Pabla throughout the last three years."

Congratulations, Victoria! 🎉

03/19/2026

Reaching new heights professionally and, well, literally.🏥

It’s not every day that health-system pharmacists get the chance to help establish pharmacy services in a new 26‑story, 820‑room hospital tower.

But the opening of the new 1.9‑million‑square‑foot University Hospital tower — the largest single‑facility construction project ever undertaken at The Ohio State University — gave MS HSPAL student‑residents Drs. Hanna Iarussi, Dylan McWilliams and Isaac Schmiesing the opportunity to join an interdisciplinary cohort gaining hands‑on, real‑time experience operationalizing pharmacy services in the new hospital.

Last year, Kelly Scheiderer, director of The Ohio State University College of Public Health Master of Health Administration (MHA) program, saw a unique opportunity not only for her MHA students. She partnered with Dr. Lisa Mostafavifar '22, director of the MS HSPAL program, to recruit PGY2 pharmacy residents to enroll in the new, one-time elective.

“It positioned students to help shape pharmacy systems and services in ways that most professionals in health-system administration may encounter only rarely in their careers.”

While their MHA peers worked one‑on‑one with clinical staff at the new hospital to support training, Drs. Iarussi, McWilliams and Schmiesing set up inpatient and outpatient pharmacies and designed drug delivery models.

Read more about this once‑in‑a‑career opportunity at https://pharmacy.osu.edu/news/ms-hspal-student-residents-get-once-career-opportunity-opening-new-university-hospital?utm_campaign=phr_marketing-activity_fy26&utm_content=1773925247&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.

The new Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC) University Hospital tower rises above its neighbors at the intersection of Ohio State’s academic and medical campuses. For five years, it has been a looming presence behind the College of Pharmacy, and in February 2026, it welcom...