Written by Caleb Roberson, PharmD Candidate (Class of 2027)
Fall 2025 IPhO Virtual Intern | Director of National Engagement, IPhO-University of Georgia College of Pharmacy Chapter

Every drug tells a story of how it travels through the body and how the body responds. Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) is the science that translates that story, forming the backbone of drug development. For Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) students, PK/PD fellowships offer a unique opportunity to build expertise in pharmacometrics, translational pharmacology, and clinical development. These programs connect quantitative modeling with real-world applications, training fellows to turn data into strategies for dosing, formulation, trial design, and regulatory approval. (1) With clinical pharmacology playing a growing role in drug development, specialized PK/PD training is becoming an invaluable career path.