Doctor of Pharmacy candidate at the University of Arizona R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy
Predominate experience in community pharmacy settings
Passionate about closing health equity gaps and providing optimum patient care
In a world driven by technology, creating digital health information that empowers individuals to make informed decisions for their well-being is important. It helps guide public health towards a future where healthcare is focused on keeping people well, not just treating them when they're unwell.
— Crystal Akpede, PharmD Candidate
Crystal currently works as a pharmacy intern at a community outpatient pharmacy located within a health clinic. During pharmacy school, Crystal also served as the secretary for her campus’ chapter of the pharmaceutical fraternity Kappa Psi and the Student National Pharmaceutical Association. Outside of pharmacy school she serves as a mentor for 1st year pharmacy students and student athletes who are graduating and transitioning to post-graduate education or the job field.
Crystal is a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) candidate at the University of Arizona R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy. She graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science in nutritional sciences.