University of Kentucky shines at ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting 2025 Students reach top ten in national competition
LEXINGTON, Ky. (December 17, 2025) — The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy and UK HealthCare Pharmacy Services brought a robust presence to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Midyear Clinical Meeting in Las Vegas last week, with faculty and students presenting groundbreaking research, leading educational sessions and achieving national recognition.
In a standout achievement, fourth-year pharmacy students Denis Mujanovic and Elizabeth Ghory advanced to the top 10 teams in the ASHP National Clinical Skills Competition on Sunday, demonstrating the caliber of clinical training at UK.
"We're incredibly proud to see our students and faculty shining on one of the profession's biggest stages," said Craig Martin, PharmD, MBA, interim dean of the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy. "This event draws over 20,000 pharmacy professionals from around the world, and our team's strong presence reflects UK's leadership in advancing pharmacy practice, education and patient care."
Throughout the week-long meeting, UK representatives delivered educational sessions covering critical topics including bacteriophage therapy for multidrug-resistant infections, perioperative cardiovascular management, specialty pharmacy growth strategies, infectious disease myths and pharmacy revenue optimization.
More than twenty poster presentations showcased innovative research from UK pharmacy residents and students on clinical interventions, quality improvement initiatives and emerging therapeutic challenges.
The week also featured the prestigious Paul F. Parker Award Luncheon on Tuesday, December 9, honoring David R. Rush, PharmD '75, R29, emeritus professor at the University of Missouri–Kansas City. Rush, who completed his residency under the direct mentorship of Parker himself, has spent over four decades advancing clinical pharmacy practice, education and research. The award recognizes individuals who embody Parker's pioneering spirit and his vision for the role of pharmacy in patient care.
"Dr. Rush's career reflects the very essence of Paul Parker's vision to advance pharmacy through leadership, innovation and a deep commitment to patient care," Martin said. "We are proud to count him among the many who carry forward the Parker legacy."
UK maintained a visible presence throughout the convention center with representation at the Personal Placement Services area and Residency Showcase, providing opportunities for prospective residents and doctoral students to learn about the college's and hospital's programs. The week concluded with the Kentucky Alumni & Friends Reception on Tuesday evening, bringing together the UK pharmacy student and alumni community.
The ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting serves as the world's largest gathering for health-system pharmacy professionals, attracting attendees from across the globe for education, career advancement and professional networking.
For more information about the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy's post-graduate training programs and initiatives, visit pharmacy.uky.edu/postgrad-training.
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