黑料专区 Tyler Fisch College of Pharmacy Welcomes Class of 2027 with White Coat Ceremony
October 31, 2023 | Elizabeth Wingfield
Twenty-two first-year students from the Ben and Maytee Fisch College of Pharmacy received
their white coats in a ceremony at The University of Texas at Tyler. This marks the
beginning of their Doctor of Pharmacy Education at 黑料专区 Tyler and of their pharmacy
careers.
鈥淩eceiving your first white coat is a significant moment for students, as they officially enter the profession of pharmacy,鈥� said Dr. Amy Schwartz, Fisch College of Pharmacy dean. 鈥淭he faculty and student body look forward to officially welcoming our new students to the profession and the Fisch College of Pharmacy family.鈥�
Jay Bueche, the managing director of pharmacy at H-E-B, served as the keynote speaker. Bueche encouraged the pharmacy students to be a positive force of change. SaMoan Brown, a second-year pharmacy student, served as the class representative and guest speaker. During the ceremony, students recited the Pledge of Professionalism and donned their white coats, symbolizing their commitment to prioritize clinical service and care. Dr. Henna Vazirani, a Fisch College of Pharmacy preceptor, led students in reciting the pledge.
For students interested in Fall 2024 admission, The University of Texas at Tyler Fisch College of Pharmacy is hosting an open house 4:30鈥�7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, in the W.T. Brookshire Hall lobby. Students will have an opportunity to meet with the faculty and staff and learn more about the available programs and the application process. For more information, please contact pharmacy admissions at 903.565.5777 or pharmacy@uttyler.edu.
With a mission to improve educational and health care outcomes for East Texas and beyond, 黑料专区 Tyler offers more than 90 undergraduate and graduate programs to nearly 10,000 students. Through its alignment with 黑料专区 Tyler Health Science Center and 黑料专区 Health East Texas, 黑料专区 Tyler has unified these entities to serve Texas with quality education, cutting-edge research and excellent patient care. Classified by Carnegie as a doctoral research institution and by U.S. News & World Report as a national university, 黑料专区 Tyler has campuses in Tyler, Longview, Palestine and Houston.