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\"MichelleIt\u2019s not every day you meet someone who can throw a jab as effectively as they ace pharmacokinetics, but Michelle Nguyen<\/strong> \u2014 a fourth-year PharmD candidate \u2014 is anything but ordinary.<\/p>\n

By day, she\u2019s studying hard to master her craft as a future pharmacist. By night, she\u2019s sweating at the boxing gym, perfecting her technique to compete for the University of Washington on the world\u2019s stage (with one national championship title already under her belt). Michelle\u2019s story isn\u2019t just one of balance \u2014 it\u2019s about grit, community and an unrelenting drive for discipline.<\/p>\n

A Puncher\u2019s Chance<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"MichelleWhen Michelle applied to the UW School of Pharmacy, it wasn\u2019t just the academic rigor that caught her attention \u2014 it was the personal touch. During her admissions interview, she was struck by how deeply the faculty valued who she was beyond the transcript. \u201cProfessor Douglas Black<\/strong> didn\u2019t just ask about my qualifications,\u201d Michelle recalls. \u201cHe wanted to know who I was as a person. I feel seen at the UW School of Pharmacy. You\u2019re uniquely you, and everyone else is uniquely them. That was what really stuck with me.\u201d<\/p>\n

That ethos of individuality has stayed with Michelle through her journey, shaping her commitment to excellence not only in the classroom, but in the ring.<\/p>\n

As Michelle sees it, her mission as a pharmacy student is about access and exploration. \u201cWhile others are trying to find their niche in the field, I\u2019ve committed to multiple internships \u2014 hospital, retail, ambulatory, research and business \u2014 using my four years to explore as many parts of pharmacy as I can,\u201d she explains. \u201cI\u2019ve embraced these years as a learning experience, and I\u2019m grateful for the time and perspectives invested in me by my professors, peers and mentors.\u201d<\/p>\n

Boxing for the Soul<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"MichelleMichelle\u2019s introduction to boxing wasn\u2019t some grand plan \u2014 it began with an impulsive group fitness class in the ring, motivated by a paper she was assigned to read for her undergraduate neurobiology course. In the article, Michelle read about the difficulty of learning new physical skills as you age. \u201cI thought, \u2018Not today!\u2019\u201d she laughs. \u201cInitially, the boxing classes were just for conditioning. It\u2019s a great workout. You sweat a lot.\u201d<\/p>\n

For Michelle, what began as simple cardio soon evolved into something more.<\/p>\n

\"MichelleShe was an undergrad when Michelle stumbled across the Husky Boxing Club tabling in Red Square. Despite being three years into her first degree on campus, the revelation was a welcome surprise (\u201cUW has a boxing team? What?!\u201d). \u201cWhen I approached them, the boxing team was like family,\u201d she remembers. \u201cCould this be it? Is this what I want?\u201d COVID-19, however, brought all momentum to a screeching halt.<\/p>\n

During her first year of pharmacy school, Michelle returned to the Husky Boxing Club on a mission. She secured her place on the team after four grueling weeks of tryouts \u2014 a boxing bootcamp that prepared her for competition, mentally and physically. It didn\u2019t take long for Michelle to be welcomed into the fold.<\/p>\n

Three years and thousands of burpees later, Michelle earned her national champion title earlier this spring with a first-round knockout, bringing home the win from USA Boxing\u2019s collegiate division.<\/p>\n

\"MichelleFor Michelle, boxing is more than competition \u2014 it\u2019s a crucible for personal growth. \u201cIn boxing, you throw hundreds of jabs before they\u2019re perfect,\u201d she says. \u201cPharmacy\u2019s the same. What you learn as a PY1 will come back into play when you\u2019re a PY3. You learn, you repeat, and eventually, it clicks.\u201d<\/p>\n

Michelle embodies this ethos, blending her academic, athletic and entrepreneurial pursuits with ease. The result? A rich college experience of continuous growth, marked by discipline and brought to life by joy. Michelle\u2019s not just boxing to win the match \u2014 she\u2019s building the resilience to excel wherever life takes her next.<\/p>\n

The Tightrope of Excellence and Achievement<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"MichelleBalancing pharmacy school and competitive boxing isn\u2019t easy, and Michelle doesn\u2019t sugarcoat it. Like most fourth year pharmacy students, her days are booked solid with practice experience in the field while her nights are blocked out for training. \u201cAny plans after 7 p.m. are non-existent,\u201d she says with a laugh. Despite the rigor, Michelle is determined to make the most out of every moment; When she accepted a part-time coaching job at Emerald City Boxing Gym, she spent even more time in the ring.<\/p>\n

Cut to today, and Michelle is completing her healthcare administration rotation at O\u2019Connor Hospital in California \u2014 a role that\u2019s broadened her career interests. \u201cI never really thought of myself in a management position before,\u201d she admits. \u201cBut with the years I\u2019ve spent interning in so many different pharmacy settings, administration and informatics feel like a natural fit.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"MichelleAs it turns out, athletic champions and healthcare professionals have one thing in common: Their days start early. Kicking things off with a quiet morning in the hospital cafeteria, Michelle is no different, squeezing in some studying before rotations. \u201cIt\u2019s my favorite spot, and I\u2019m always hungry anyways,\u201d she remarks. \u201cThe cafeteria folks know me well.\u201d<\/p>\n

Evenings are reserved for intense solo training sessions in the gym \u2014 an effort to maintain the same discipline she practices with the Husky Boxers back in Seattle. \u201cBeing away from my team is tough, but I\u2019m pushing myself just as hard so I\u2019ll be ready to compete when I return\u2026 Ultimately, it\u2019s about commitment,\u201d Michelle says. \u201cMy coaches give their time to train me, my professors invest their years of expertise in my education and my future patients depend on me to put in the work and be my best. I owe it to them to show up fully.\u201d<\/p>\n

Drawing from lessons learned during tryouts, Michelle is always prepared for the next right hook from the universe.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s one thing we learned in boot camp that our coaches repeat often during training: \u2018Whether you think you can or you think you can\u2019t, you\u2019re right.\u2019\u201d Michelle holds this mantra close to her heart, letting it carry her through life\u2019s toughest moments \u2014 from pharmacy school to the boxing ring. \u201cThere were so many times I thought to myself, \u2018I can\u2019t do this. It\u2019s too much.\u2019 But then I\u2019d think of those words, repeat them to myself over and over, and find the will to power through.\u201d<\/p>\n

A Champion in the Ring (and for Others)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"MichelleWhat makes Michelle truly remarkable isn\u2019t just her ability to excel in academics while balancing a packed schedule \u2014 it\u2019s her desire to give back.<\/p>\n

\u201cI see myself in the new boxers I coach,\u201d Michelle shares.<\/p>\n

Much to the benefit of her students, Michelle isn\u2019t shy about sharing the lessons that have shaped her own journey. \u201cAt one point, that was me in their shoes,\u201d she recalls. \u201cIf I could go back in time, what would I say to myself?\u201d From aspiring competitive boxers to fitness fanatics looking for quick cardio in the ring, everyone has something to learn under Michelle\u2019s tutelage. Ricardo Acuna<\/strong>, head coach of the Husky Boxing Club, echoes this sentiment: \u201cPeople are drawn to her. She\u2019s always smiling.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Husky Boxing Club is more than a training ground for national champions \u2014 it\u2019s an exercise in mental fortitude. \u201cBoxing is a solo sport, but you\u2019re never alone,\u201d Ricardo explains. \u201cWhen you\u2019re running in the rain, you want to hear your teammates cheering you on. We\u2019re gonna make sure you\u2019re ready for competition.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"MichelleMichelle agrees. \u201cI\u2019m grateful I have the people I need to pull me through – at the gym and the School of Pharmacy. Whether it\u2019s classmates reviewing therapeutic notes with me on Zoom at 8 a.m., teammates pushing me to hit the bag harder \u2014 or listening to lectures in our AirPods while we run, we lean on each other.\u201d<\/p>\n

Michelle\u2019s story is a testament to the power of community, competition and sometimes seeing stars: \u201cYou\u2019re going to get punched in the face \u2014 literally and figuratively,\u201d Ricardo says. \u201cWhat matters is your attitude toward that. You have to learn and keep moving forward.\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s no surprise that our corner of campus is a magnet for doers, dreamers, movers and shakers; Michelle is one of many Husky Pharmacists daring to pursue excellence on their own terms. Her story embodies the magic that happens when passion meets opportunity.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the gym, when your muscles are burning \u2014 that means you\u2019re doing it right,\u201d Michelle explains. \u201cYou\u2019re at the limits of your ability, and that\u2019s when you have the opportunity to push forward.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo how much can you push?\u201d<\/p>\n

\n
\"\u201cThankful“Thankful for my class at Emerald City Boxing Gym. Their energy always inspires me!”<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
\"\u201cMe“Me sneaking a smile at the camera as we run around the ring to thank our judges and coaches.”<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
\"\u201cMy“My team helping me warm up before my final bout.”<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
\"\u201cCelebrating“Celebrating my win with my coaches who made this possible.”<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
\"\u201cOur“Our team photo at the national championship in Houston.”<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
\"\u201cMy“My individual shot from our team photo day.”<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
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