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Class of 2023

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Congratulations, Class of 2023!

Graduates, you should be very proud! Despite a global pandemic that posed myriad challenges, you completed a rigorous academic program and persevered to achieve your degree. You are prepared to meet the healthcare challenges of our increasingly complex, global world.

As you graduate, you join a strong network of over 8,000 alumni who are exemplary practitioners, researchers, medical professionals, and leaders. You become a member of the Pharmacy Alumni Association, an organization for all graduates of the School of Pharmacy.

Bucky Badger dressed in graduation robes congratulates the Class of 2022

PharmD, MS, and PhD Hooding Ceremony

Doctor of Pharmacy

The Doctor of Pharmacy Program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison prepares students for a successful career meeting the challenges of our increasingly complex world. Graduates of the PharmD program benefit from the legacy of 140 years of excellence in pharmacy education at UW–Madison, graduating into an esteemed group that includes numerous leaders of national healthcare organizations, entrepreneurs, and cutting-edge practitioners.

Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Science

The graduate programs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Pharmacy prepare top-flight scientists and researchers to address scientific, social, and administrative challenges in healthcare. From these rigorous programs, graduates go on to shape the future of healthcare and service delivery.

Our graduate programs:
Doctor of Philosophy in Health Services Research in Pharmacy
Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Master of Science in Health System Pharmacy Administration
Master of Science in Applied Drug Development
Master of Science in Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation

Congratulations to the Class of 2023!

Photo of a sea of graduation hats with W crests at the graduation ceremony

PharmD, MS, & PhD Hooding Ceremony Livestream

Watch the Hooding Ceremony live on Facebook from 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM CST on Friday, May 12, 2023

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Keynote Speaker: Debra Fluno, BS ’87, PharmD

Debra FlunoDebra Fluno, national director of pharmacy operations and support services for Cardinal Health, specializes in improving patient outcomes and reducing overall costs while providing high quality care. During her more than 30-year career in hospital pharmacy, she has developed expertise in pharmacy leadership, strategic planning, clinical pharmacy program development, pharmacy data and analytic insights, pharmacy residency program development and management of multi-hospital pharmacy operations. She is a recipient of several professional awards: 2004 Cardinal Health Founder’s Award, a 2004 Pharmacy Management Pillar of Excellence in Leadership Development award, a 2011 Enterprise Award and a 2013 Consultative Services Sales Excellence Award, and serves as a member of the School of Pharmacy Board of Visitors.

University of Wisconsin–Madison Spring Commencement Ceremonies

Doctoral and Professional Degree Candidate Ceremony (including PharmD and PhD)
Friday, May 12, 2023
5:30 pm CST
Kohl Center

Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Candidate Ceremony (including BS PharmTox Degree Candidates)
Saturday, May 13, 2023
12:00 pm CST
Camp Randall Stadium

More About Commencement
BS Pharmacology and Toxicology

The Pharmacology and Toxicology undergraduate program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Pharmacy features an interdisciplinary, biomedically-rich, human-health focused curriculum that prepares students for scientific careers as well as for graduate work or study in health professional programs.

BS Pharmacology & Toxicology Class of 2023

Congratulations to the PharmTox Class of 2023!

Keynote Speaker: Patrick Dowling, MD (BS '87) - PharmTox Alumnus of the Year

Dr. Patrick Dowling, Keynote Speaker for the 2023 BS - Pharmacology & Toxicology Program graduation.Dr. Patrick Dowling is a faculty member in the Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine within the Department of Medicine at UW–Madison’s School of Medicine and Public Health. He is chair of the UnityPoint Health–Meriter Hospital Clinical Council and Education Committee, vice chair of the UnityPoint Health–Meriter Antibiotic and Infection Prevention Committee, and chair of the UnityPoint Health–Meriter Department of Internal Medicine. Dr. Dowling graduated with the Pharmacology and Toxicology BS degree in 1987 and was selected as the 2023 PharmTox Alumnus of the Year.

 

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Stay Connected with DiscoveRx

Stay connected with the School by reading the quarterly alumni publication. You can share your milestones by submitting a Class Note.

Co-hosts of the Pharmacy Alumni Event: Pharm staff David Mott, alumni Ryan Miller, and Jenny Tempelis

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As you move on to achieve great things, share your new contact information to stay connected with your alumni network.

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Acknowledgements

A heartfelt thank-you goes to the faculty and staff at the School of Pharmacy who coordinated this celebration event:

Anna Reinhart, Lindsey Weigel, Alissa Karnaky, Mike Pitterle, Sally Griffith-Oh, Katie Gerhards, Zoe Andrews, and Kendra Gurnee