Ben Michaels, B.S.
PAA President

Ben graduated from the UW School of Pharmacy in 1997 and has been employed with Franciscan Health Systems at St. Francis Hospital since 1994. He is the chair of the Systems Infectious Disease Core Group. Ben is currently working on his external doctor of pharmacy degree and hopes to graduate in 2010.

He enjoys precepting pharmacy students in his position. Not only does he find value in teaching them, but he often learns from them, too, in this ever-changing profession.

Ben and his wife, Darcey, have been married for almost four years. They enjoy traveling, camping, snowshoeing, working in their yard, and going to baseball games. They hope to start a family soon but are content to keep the peace between their dog and cat for now. Ben also enjoys golfing, cooking, wine-tasting and hiking.

"I really enjoy the time that I spend working with the PAA," says Ben. "It helps keep me connected with the School and is a great opportunity to give back to the program."