Advisors

Dr. Divya Varkey
PharmD, M.S.

Divya Varkey, PharmD, MS is a Clinical Professor at the  University of Houston College of Pharmacy (UHCOP) and serves as the  Graduate Program Director for the MS in Pharmacy Leadership and Administration. In this role she leads  The Houston Program, a collaborative initiative involving HSPAL residency sites across Texas Medical Center and greater Houston area in partnership with UHCOP.  She earned her  Doctor of Pharmacy  from  Purdue University, completed a PGY1/2 HSPA residency at  The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, and received her MS in Health-System Pharmacy Administration from The Ohio State University.  Prior to transitioning to UHCOP, Divya served in leadership roles at Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis, IN and Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston, TX.  

Dr. Elisabeth Wang
​PharmD, BCCP

Hi everyone! My name is Elisabeth Wang, and I’m a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy. I’ve dedicated my career to shaping future pharmacists, supporting learners in both the classroom and clinical environments, and helping students discover the areas of pharmacy that inspire them most. My clinical and teaching interests span across collaborative patient care, experiential learning, and helping students understand the real‑world impact of pharmacists in multidisciplinary teams. Whether I’m working with P1s building their foundations or supporting advanced learners preparing for residency, I’m passionate about helping students reach their potential. I also have the privilege of serving as one of the faculty advisors for the UH SSHP chapter, where I enjoy mentoring students as they explore residency pathways and clinical careers. Outside of work, I enjoy staying active and creative. Running, reading, and crocheting are some of my favorite ways to unwind and stay balanced. I’m looking forward to another great year of teaching, mentoring, and celebrating student achievements!

Dr. Matthew Wanat
​PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, FCCM

Matthew Wanat, PharmD is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Translational Research at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy. He completed his Doctor of Pharmacy at Northeastern University in Boston, MA, and subsequently completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency and PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency at Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. He has a practice site as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in the Cardiac ICU at the Michael E. DeBakey VA. He serves as the Program Director for the Fellowship in Academic Pharmacy at UHCOP. He also serves as Assistant Director of the Prescription Drug Misuse Education and Research (PREMIER) Center. He was inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine (FCCM) in 2018. Dr. Wanat was a member of SSHP as a pharmacy student and credits the organization with exposing him to a variety of health-system pharmacy roles. He enjoys mentoring students and working with SSHP to help students find their passion in the profession.