What is the PharmD Industry Fellowship Showcase?

The second annual virtual PharmD Industry Fellowship & Internship Showcase is a free event intended to connect interested students with industry fellowship opportunities across the nation. The showcase is provides a free convenient opportunity to connect, virtually, with a variety of industry fellowship opportunities. Participating organizations will offer 1:1 and/or group sessions to share more about their program and educational/employment opportunities, answer questions, and network with students. All sessions are hosted virtually through Handshake Video or an external video platform of the organization’s choice (they would schedule and provide the link to you in advance via Handshake). To participate you must schedule sessions in advance.

1:1 sessions – Meet individually with an organization representative for 15 minutes. You may only have one 1:1 session with the same recruiter/representative from an organization. Please note that these sessions are reserved for students applying for positions this year: PY4 students (if a fellowship program). If there are still slots available 1 week before the fair, we will open up to additional student years.

Group sessions – These are 30-minute sessions. You can attend multiple group sessions offered by an organization, unless noted by the organization.

What programs are participating?

Review participating programs in the “Employers” tab. For more information about the programs, review the 2026 Fellowship Program Participant Information

Who is hosting this showcase?

The showcase is a collaboration between 9 pharmacy schools across the nation. PharmD students from all programs are invited to attend. Showcase co-hosts:

Purdue University

University of Colorado

University of Illinois Chicago

University of Iowa

University of Kentucky

University of Maryland

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

University of Texas at Austin

University of Wisconsin-Madison

How do I register for the PharmD Industry Fellowship & Internship Showcase?

Click the “Register” button in the upper right hand corner to get started. Registration opens August 10, 2026 and is open until the day of the fair. Sign-up early to get a slot for 1-1 and group sessions. Use the Student Registration Guide for step-by-step registration instructions. If you are a non-Handshake school contact your school representative to create an account.

Who do I contact with Handshake questions?

While this showcase is a collaboration between multiple schools, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is taking the lead on Handshake logistics. Contact Steph Olson ([email protected]) with Handshake questions. If you have general questions about the event or how to prepare for it, contact your school’s representative:

Purdue University – Stephanie Arnett, PharmD ([email protected])

University of Colorado – Laurie Sein ([email protected])

University of Illinois Chicago- Deb Fox ([email protected])

University of Iowa – Tammy Fraser ([email protected])

University of Kentucky – Trenika Mitchell ([email protected])

University of Maryland – Troy Parker ([email protected])

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – Steph Olson ([email protected])

University of Texas at Austin – Daphne Wolfe ([email protected])

University of Wisconsin-Madison – Chelsea Wimmer ([email protected])