The Department of Pharmaceutical Care & Health Systems (PCHS) advances the practice of pharmaceutical care and its role in the healthcare system for the benefit of patients & society through education, research, & service.
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Social & Administrative Pharmacy Graduate Program
Study the social, psychosocial, political, legal, historic, and economic factors that impinge upon the use, non-use and abuse of drugs.
PCHS Department News
The American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education (AJPE) announced that Dr. Kristin Janke, associate dean of assessment and quality, will serve as their next editor-in-chief.
Could researchers examine someone's online activity as a form of clinical observation? Dr. Jude Mikal is seeking funding for research that would help intervene earlier on in the progression of dementia.
The following individuals are recipients of the 2024-2025 spring semester pharmacy teaching awards as selected by students.
Drs. Hannah Oldenburg, Amy Pittenger, Ron Siegel and Tim Stratton have all been recognized with the University of Minnesota’s Award for Excellence in Academic Unit
Since November 2021, the College of Pharmacy has served as the convening point for structured dialogue between Minnesota health care plans and pharmacy providers.
New council will help lay groundwork for new industry in Minnesota.
Faculty Spotlight
Dr. Jean Moon on left and Dr. Jody Lounsbery on right Broadway Family Medicine Named Clinical Training Site of Excellence
Dr. Philbrick leads the College of Pharmacy in COVID-19 education programs
Research Spotlight
Prof. Ambrose was invited to speak at the event, hosted at the University of Bonn (Germany), due to her expertise with the chemical exploration and analysis of Baltic amber.
Dr. Schommer is a professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Care & Health Systems. He has devoted his career to teaching and research. Much of his work is related to the pharmacist workforce at both national and state levels.