Learn from the best

Industry-leading faculty dedicated to your success

Our faculty include board-certified practitioners, national fellows of the most prestigious professional pharmacy, medical and scientific organizations, and top scientists with major grants and patents.

They all share the same goal:

Make you the best possible pharmacist so you can change lives.

 

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The UW-Madison Difference

Caring faculty who mentor and support you

Hear directly from our pharmacy students about what makes UW–Madison faculty so extraordinary.

Learn what drives such a dynamic learning environment and why students feel genuinely supported with every step.
PharmD student - Alyssa

What our community is really like

Alyssa's experience

When Alyssa faced an unexpected challenge that changed everything about how she could approach school, she discovered what comprehensive student support really means—and how it made all the difference.

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PharmD student Sophia

What our community is really like

Sophia shares

The relationships you build here will last a lifetime and form the foundation of your professional network. Sophia explains how the community and culture at UW–Madison is filled with caring people who root for your success.

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PharmD student - Evan

What our community is really like

Evan explains

How students support each other through study groups, mentorship, and research opportunities that create lasting professional relationships.

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FY26 Fall LP-Testimonial-Elizabeth

What our community is really like

Elizabeth shares

You're never alone on your pharmacy journey. There's a whole vibrant community behind you. Elizabeth shares how the UW–Madison PharmD program feels like a family and why that matters.

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Meet  the faculty who will shape your career

Our faculty are actively pursuing meaningful missions in their fields while bringing that same passion and expertise to your education. Each takes a personalized approach, united by a shared commitment to helping students thrive academically and professionally in their chosen pharmacy path.

Browse their diverse specialties and teaching approaches.

Sin Yin Lim

Mission: Ensuring the youngest patients have better treatments

Trained as a pharmacist, Dr. Lim's teaching style brings learning to life with real patient examples and case studies that connect theoretical concepts to everyday scenarios encountered in clinical settings. In his classroom, he sparks engaging discussions with thought-provoking questions that promote understanding of the material.

Faculty - Sin Yin Lim

Jennifer Golden

Mission:  Finding a cure for viruses that have no treatment options

Dr. Golden is all about making learning fun and accessible. She’s passionate about active learning with interactive class sessions to help you see the connection between understanding the medicinal chemistry behind the development of drugs (like how chemical structure affects a drug’s effectiveness and side effects) and your role as a pharmacist.

Faculty - Jennifer Golden

Cody Wenthur

Mission: Improving mental health and leading the way in the emerging pharmacy field of psychedelics 

A clinician-scientist and licensed pharmacist, Dr. Wenthur brings his innovative research into the classroom and emphasizes the human impact of pharmacy practice. He takes pride in supporting and guiding students through their academic and professional journey, fostering a nurturing environment for growth and development. 

Faculty - Cody Wenthur

What this means for your experience

Faculty who practice what they teach bring unmatched depth to your education. At the UW-Madison School of Pharmacy, award-winning researchers leading multi-million-dollar projects on critical health issues provide PharmD students with exceptional opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge innovations. That's the advantage of attending a Tier 1 research institution for your PharmD education.

Take it from our alumni:

Participating in pharmaceutical research is a huge benefit of attending a research university like UW–Madison. I was able to build a community within my research lab, work professionally with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals, as well as use my knowledge to better the world of pharmacy.
The experience I had while doing research at the UW–Madison School of Pharmacy was excellent. The opportunities and experiences I had as a student researcher are invaluable and have prepared me for my future career as a resident and clinician.
Being a student pharmacist at UW–Madison was been the best decision for me. What really sets UW–Madison apart is the cutting-edge research and innovation happening on campus. As a student, I was at the forefront of creating the future of pharmacy and patient care.
 

Beyond the classroom

Your experience extends beyond the classroom through opportunities that prepare you for the profession and help you grow personally. You'll find the support, connections, and experiences that set you up for long-term success.

What is Pharmacy Family?

A dynamic program dedicated to building strong relationships with fellow students and faculty. Each "Family" welcomes three to four students from each year of the PharmD program along with a friendly faculty or staff member. Through regular meetings, students build connections that go beyond the classroom, creating mentorship opportunities and lasting relationships that contribute to their personal and professional growth.

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