Honors and Awards

Departmental Awards and Recognition

The UIC Department of Pharmacy Practice regularly recognizes excellence in administration, clinical practice, education, research, and service through a series of awards. Starting in 2022-23, these awards are given to celebrate the achievements of faculty and staff who have made significant contributions to the Department and the field of pharmacy practice. The awards serve to inspire continued excellence and leadership within the Department and the broader pharmacy community.

Administrative Staff Excellence Award Heading link

The UIC Pharmacy Practice Chicago Campus Administrative Staff Excellence Award is designed to recognize outstanding contributions to the work of the University by members of our Administrative Staff. This program provides an opportunity to show our appreciation to those individuals who exemplify our core values in carrying out their duties and whose service demonstrates excellence.
Awardee Award Year
Sheri Wylie-Buergel 2023
Elizabeth Modzryk 2022

Clinical Practice Award Heading link

This award recognizes a faculty member who has substantially contributed to the clinical pharmacy practice mission of the Department. It is given to someone who is an expert in their field and has a sustained track record of delivering impactful, cost-effective, and/or innovative clinical pharmacy services.
Awardee Award Year
Renee Petzel Gimbar 2023
Laura Meyer-Junco 2022

Educator Award Heading link

This award recognizes a faculty member who has substantially contributed to the education mission of the Department. It Is given to an educator who has demonstrated excellence through education focused research, continuing education programs, development of new education programs, and recognition of their teaching by peers, trainees, or other organizations.
Awardee Award Year
Scott Benken 2023

Investigator of the Year Heading link

This award recognizes a faculty member who has substantially contributed to the research mission of the Department. It is given to someone who has developed a focused and impactful research program as demonstrated by significant publications, substantial and competitive grant funding, and related presentations.
Awardee Award Year
Zack Bulman 2023
Jeremy Johnson 2022

Publication of the Year Heading link

This award is given annually to recognize an outstanding publication related to pharmacy practice that was published by a member of the UIC Department of Pharmacy Practice. The award is given to the author(s) of the most noteworthy publication that aligns with the mission of the Department.
Awardee Award Year Publication Title Publication Link
Abigail Elmes, Alexander Infante, Eden Keller, & Jennie Jarrett 2023 "Outcomes of a mobile medical unit f or low-threshold buprenorphine access targeting opioid overdose hot spots in Chicago" Read it here
Maya Campara 2022 “Consensus Recommendations for Use of Maintenance Immunosuppression in Solid Organ Transplantation” Read it here

Service Award Heading link

This award recognizes a faculty member who has substantially contributed to the Department through service. It is given to someone who has provided sustained support to non-clinical mission of the Department through service on committees, administration, and mentorship.
Awardee Award Year
Jeff Mucksavage 2023
James Lee 2022