Spotlights

UHCOP Pharm.D. candidate Gabriela Gaytán is preparing to return home to the Rio Grande Valley, using service-driven leadership, Spanish-language patient counseling and community pharmacy experience to strengthen access to care.

Ph.D. candidate Jerusha Daggolu draws on her clinical background in general surgery and a patient-centered approach to study treatment outcomes for adolescents and young adults with severe mental illness.

Through hands-on experiences in ambulatory care and active involvement in student organizations, Romafou Bates has grown from a self-described introvert into a recognized leader among his peers. As he prepares to pursue residency training, he remains committed to advancing patient-centered care and building a future where pharmacists play a vital role in health care decision-making.