UM Student Pharmacist Named to National Community Pharmacy Scholars Cohort

Bradley, of Hernando, is one of only 20 students nationwide chosen for the program, which is offered through AACP and the Academia-Community Transformation Pharmacy Collaborative.

“Knowing that only 20 students across the country would be selected this year, I tried not to get my hopes up,” Bradley said. “I was shocked and so excited when I received my acceptance email.”

The aim of the program is to help student pharmacists explore career paths in community pharmacy through mentorship, networking and leadership development.

Participants engage in a year-long program that includes virtual collaborative learning sessions, mentor discussions and a leadership workshop. The  experience wraps up with a group poster presentation at PharmEd 2026 in Grapevine, Texas.

“Maci’s selection reflects both her passion for serving her community and our school’s leadership in preparing students to advance community-based pharmacy practice,” said Donna Strum, dean of the Ole Miss School of Pharmacy. “We look forward to seeing how this experience will strengthen her commitment to caring for others and shaping the future of the profession.”

Bradley will be mentored by Lindsey Rayborn, Ole Miss clinical assistant professor of pharmacy practice, and Mary John White, Ole Miss pharmacy alumna, president of the UM pharmacy alumni board and owner of Oxford RX Pharmacy.

“I have experienced firsthand how Dr. Rayborn and Dr. White each lead in the Oxford community and the pharmacy school,” Bradley said. “I definitely wouldn’t be where I am today, including having this opportunity, without their guidance.”

Rayborn, expressed her delight over Bradley’s selection, but was quick to note that she was not surprised.

“Maci was a fantastic candidate due to her academic excellence, leadership, service commitment and growing contributions to community pharmacy advancement,” said Rayborn, who encouraged Bradley to apply to the program.

Bradley has worked in a community pharmacy setting at Oxford RX for more than two years, saying the experience has deepened her passion for patient care.

“It brings me joy to build relationships with patients in the community and be that accessible healthcare option for those who may not be able to visit a clinic or see a physician,” Bradley said.

Through the program, she hopes to strengthen her leadership and advocacy skills while learning ways to improve patient care in community pharmacy. Leadership is an area in which Bradley is already practiced, having served organizations such as the National Community Pharmacists Association, PediaRebs and the American Pharmacists Association chapter at the School of Pharmacy.

“Ultimately, I hope Maci finishes the program with not only a deeper understanding of community pharmacy’s expanding scope but also a personalized roadmap for how she can contribute meaningfully to its transformation throughout her career as a pharmacist,” Rayborn said.