The following awards and recognition were presented at the PharmD Commencement on May 6th:
Dr. Monica Acharya
Merck Award
Academic Excellence Award
Dr. Sarah Adam
Wolters Kluwer Award of Excellence in Clinical Communication
Academic Excellence Award for exemplary communication skills
Dr. Stephen Ansel
National Community Pharmacists Association Chapter Member Excellence Award
Professional Award for spirit of independent pharmacy
Dr. Kaitlin Blotske
McKesson Award
Professional Award for performance during clinical rotations
Dr. Diana Dang
Durward N. Entrekin Pharmacy Student Leadership Award
Special Recognition Award for outstanding student leader
Dr. Madeline Ganter
Merck Award
Academic Excellence Award
Dr. Tierra Jackson
PharmDawg Award
Professional Award for service to the profession, college, and community
Dr. Savannah Mace
Merck Award
Academic Excellence Award
Dr. Nohemi Martinez
PharmDawg Award
Professional Award for service to the profession, college, and community
Dr. Stanley Otiwu
Redfearn Award
Professional Award Recognizes professionalism and community service
Dr. Parth Patel
Robert C. Wilson Award
Special Recognition Award for professional integrity, personality, positive attitude, and intelligence
Dr. Natt Patimavirujh
PharmDawg Award
Professional Award for service to the profession, college, and community
Dr. Madeline Pelham
American Pharmacists Association – Academy of Student Pharmacists Senior Recognition Certificate
Professional Award for professionalism, excellence in patient care, exceptional service, and commitment to the profession
Dr. Logan Smith
Kenneth L. Waters Award
Special Recognition Award for academic excellence, leadership qualities, professional attitude, and service
United States Public Health Service Excellence in Public Health Pharmacy Award
Professional Award for significant contributions to public health
Dr. Essilvo Sulejmani
Viatris™ Excellence in Pharmacy Award
Professional Award for high academic achievement, professional motivation, and proficiency in drug information services
Dr. Velichka Uzunova
PharmDawg Award
Professional Award for service to the profession, college, and community
Congratulations to these PharmDawg graduates!
Pictured on the front e-cover of UGA Script: Dr. Stanley Otiwu, the recipient of the Redfearn Award, was one of the many award winners at PharmD Commencement. He stands with Dr. William Huang.