Professor Elizabeth Ambrose Selected as Professor of the Year by PD2 Class

May 20, 2025

Prof. Ambrose in the Lab

Medicinal Chemistry is proud to announce that Professor Elizabeth Ambrose was voted Professor of the Year by the PD2 (Doctor of Pharmacy – Year 2) student body! This honor recognizes Dr. Ambrose’s commitment to teaching students in a way that they describe as striking a perfect balance between rigorous and supportive.

Her students shared the following reflections on her teaching:

"Dr. Ambrose was very clear of what was expected of us. She did a great job teaching her material and demonstrating what a pharmacist should know. She also spent a lot of time creating study materials and attending supported study with extra material to help us prepare for her questions. She is super nice and approachable to ask questions. Thank you, Dr. Ambrose!"

"Dr. Ambrose has continually demonstrated commitment to students' success that rises above other faculty. She shows, through her actions, that her greatest priority is to deliver a high-quality education that empowers and prepares students for the future. This curriculum and block delivery wouldn't have been the same without her!"

"Dr. Ambrose taught med chem in the best way possible. As someone who was feeling discouraged by med chem, Dr. Ambrose relieved me of that feeling when providing resources and teaching in a learnable manner."

"She has made med chem a better learning experience for me and more enjoyable than past professors."

"Dr. Ambrose showed up to class with enthusiasm and motivated me to learn her material. She was great during the study sessions and providing example multiple choice questions. She offered clear explanations of the material and organized her learning material in an efficient way that made it easy to learn."

Professor Ambrose continues a long tradition of stellar teaching in Medicinal Chemistry. We are proud of her accomplishments and grateful for her contributions to our teaching mission.

Congratulations, Dr. Ambrose!

Media Contacts

Dawn Tucker
College of Pharmacy
Allie Bean
College of Pharmacy
https://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/news/professor-elizabeth-ambrose-selected-professor-year-pd2-class