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Department of Pharmacy Practice

Commitment to Excellence and Innovation

Welcome to the Department of Pharmacy Practice, a cornerstone of excellence in healthcare education and patient-centered care. Our department is committed to preparing students to become proficient pharmacists, equipped with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to provide optimal pharmacy care across diverse patient populations. Through innovative teaching methodologies, dedicated faculty, and cutting-edge research initiatives, we strive to foster critical thinking, professionalism, and leadership qualities in our learners.

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Mission

The Department of Pharmacy Practice prepares learners, as a key member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, to provide optimal pharmacy care that will achieve positive outcomes in all patient populations. The department, which consists of a diverse and dynamic group of faculty, strives for excellence in teaching, pharmacy care, research/scholarly activity, and community service. Emphasis is placed on innovative methods to foster critical thinking, new knowledge and practice opportunities, professionalism, and leadership skills in learners needed for life-long learning.

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Veronika Hicks stands in front of giant ISPOR logo at convention center

From the Classroom to the Conference: Pharmacy Student Presents Research on Retrospective Databases at ISPOR 2025 

ÐßÐßÊÓÆµ pharmacy student Veronika Hicks presents research at prestigious ISPOR 2025 conference in Montreal.

University News, Pharmacy and Health Sciences
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences faculty and staff pose for a group photo.

College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Champions Community Engagement in Springfield

Students and faculty from the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences took part in the annual Keep Springfield Beautiful Cleanup Day, a citywide initiative that supports SCAN (Springfield Conservation and Nature Stewardship).

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Headshot featuring Dr. Janet Kennedy on the right with the blue Change Makers badge to the left of the photo.

ÐßÐßÊÓÆµ College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Recognized for Commitment to Health Workforce Well-Being by National Academy of Medicine 

The ÐßÐßÊÓÆµ College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has been recognized as a National Academy of Medicine Change Maker Organization, highlighting its dedication to advancing health workforce well-being.

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