Dr. Christina Mnatzaganian

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Christina Mnatzaganian is a Health Sciences Clinical Professor and Associate Dean of Experiential Education at the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at UC San Diego. She holds a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Arizona and has completed a Community Pharmacy Practice Residency at the Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy. Dr. Mnatzaganian is board certified in Ambulatory Care Pharmacy and has received numerous accolades for her contributions to pharmacy education. Her primary research interests span pharmacy education, wellness, experiential education, and diabetes management. She has actively participated in various leadership roles and committees at UC San Diego, fostering student engagement and promoting innovative educational practices. Some of her selected publications highlight the impact of pharmacy education and collaborative practices on healthcare outcomes. Dr. Mnatzaganian has been recognized as Faculty of the Year multiple times and has received the Distinguished Teaching Award from UC San Diego. She is committed to enhancing student learning and patient care through her diverse experience in ambulatory care pharmacy.

Research Interests

Experience

Health Sciences Clinical Professor

— Present

Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, UC San Diego • La Jolla, CA

Professor of pharmacy focusing on experiential education and pharmacy practice.

Associate Dean of Experiential Education

— Present

Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, UC San Diego • La Jolla, CA

Leading initiatives and programs for experiential education in pharmacy.

Awards

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American Association Colleges Pharmacy Teacher of the Year Recognition

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UC San Diego SSPPS Faculty of the Year

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UC San Diego Barbara Paul Saltman Campus Distinguished Teaching Award

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UC San Diego SSPPS Excellence in Teaching Award

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UC San Diego SSPPS Faculty of the Year

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National Center of Leadership in Academic Medicine (NCLAM)

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Excellence in Teaching Award, University of Hawaii-Hilo Daniel K Inouye College of Pharmacy

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).