Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy

Apply to McWhorter School of Pharmacy by February 1 to be considered for our annual and merit scholarships. We are committed to awarding more than $1 million in scholarships this year, and some of our largest scholarships are still available.

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Apply to McWhorter School of Pharmacy by February 1 to be considered for our annual and merit scholarships. We are committed to awarding more than $1 million in scholarships this year, and some of our largest scholarships are still available.

Start here: http://ms.spr.ly/6184ZSgCO

HEAL Conference

Samford's Healthcare Ethics and Law Institute hosts an annual conference, designed to help Alabama institutional ethics committees at all levels with some of today’s most pressing health care and law issues.

This year's topics is, "Coming out of the Pandemic: Where are we Mentally?"

Continuing education credit will be offered.

HEAL Conference The Healthcare Ethics and Law [HEAL] Institute was created to better support the unique and complex relationships between patients and health-care providers, the individuals who make patient-care decisions, and the institutional ethics committees who offer them advice and counsel.

Happy #NationalPharmacistDay! For nearly 95 years, we have remained steadfast in our mission of preparing students in a nurturing, Christian environment to be exemplary pharmacists and improve health worldwide. We truly are so proud of our students, faculty and alumni around the world who live out this mission every day.

Happy #NationalPharmacistDay! For nearly 95 years, we have remained steadfast in our mission of preparing students in a nurturing, Christian environment to be exemplary pharmacists and improve health worldwide. We truly are so proud of our students, faculty and alumni around the world who live out this mission every day.

Last week, we had the honor of celebrating our second-year Doctor of Pharmacy students in person with family and friends, since their white coat ceremony had to be virtual last year.

State of the School Address Highlights the School's Resilience, People and Advocacy Efforts

On Friday, Dean Michael Crouch hosted his annual State of the School Address, reflecting on the accomplishements of the past two years and sharing a vision for the year to come.

“The state of the school is strong,” he said. “It is strong because of your resilience; it is strong because of the people you are; and, it is strong because of the advocacy we’ll pursue this year on behalf of the patients we serve.”

State of the School Address Highlights the School's Resilience, People and Advocacy Efforts Michael Crouch, dean of Samford University's McWhorter School of Pharmacy, spoke to the accomplishments of the past two years and shared a vision for the year to come at the school's annual State of the School Address on Jan. 7.

Pharmacy Students Administer 8,607 Vaccines to the Community During Experiential Course

A look back at our biggest news of 2021:

In October, as a part of an introductory pharmacy practices experience, or IPPE, course, third-year students administered a total of 8,607 vaccines to members of the Birmingham community, which is a new school record.

Pharmacy Students Administer 8,607 Vaccines to the Community During Experiential Course Each October, third-year students in Samford's McWhorter School of Pharmacy participate in an IPPE course focused on community health. This year, the 117-person class administered a total of 8,607 vaccines to members of the Birmingham community, which is a new school record.

McWhorter School of Pharmacy Celebrates its Most Diverse Class in School History

A look back at our biggest news of 2021:

In September, as we prepared for the White Coat Ceremony for the Class of 2025, we announced that the class was the most diverse incoming class in the school’s history with 44% of new students comprised of historically underrepresented racial groups.

McWhorter School of Pharmacy Celebrates its Most Diverse Class in School History McWhorter School of Pharmacy's Class of 2025 is already setting records as the most diverse incoming class in the school's history. Forty-four percent of new students are comprised of historically underrepresented racial groups.

Samford Launches New Joint Degree with Pharmacy and Nutrition

A look back at our biggest news of 2021:

In August, we were pleased to announce a new joint degree with the Samford University School of Public Health. The joint Doctor of Pharmacy and Master of Science in Nutrition program is designed to equip future pharmacists with advanced knowledge in the field of nutrition science.

Samford Launches New Joint Degree with Pharmacy and Nutrition Samford University has launched a new joint Doctor of Pharmacy and Master of Science in nutrition program in coordination with McWhorter School of Pharmacy and the School of Public Health.

Pharmacy Faculty's Involvement in Clinical Research Leads to Publication in New England Journal of Medicine

A look back at our biggest news in 2021:

In June, we shared that assistant professor Lan Bui was published in the New England Journal of Medicine, listed as a co-author of a paper that shares the results from a multi-center clinical trial addressing first line medications for critical care patients

Pharmacy Faculty's Involvement in Clinical Research Leads to Publication in New England Journal of Medicine Lan Bui, assistant professor in Samford's McWhorter School of Pharmacy, was published in the New England Journal of Medicine, listed as a co-author of a paper that shares the results from a multi-center clinical trial addressing first line medications for critical care patients.

Pharmacy Professor Valerie Prince is Elected President-elect of APhA

A look back at our biggest news from 2021:

In May, we had the great joy to announce that professor Valerie Prince was elected president-elect of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA). Founded in 1852, APhA is the oldest and largest pharmacy organization in the United States.

Pharmacy Professor Valerie Prince is Elected President-elect of APhA McWhorter School of Pharmacy professor Valerie Prince was elected president-elect of the American Pharmacists Association, the largest and oldest pharmacy association in the United States.

Number of Students and Graduates Matching with Pharmacy Residencies Remains Strong

Let's take a look back at our biggest news from 2021:

In March, 43 students and graduates matched with an ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency program. These results placed McWhorter School of Pharmacy in the top third of all schools of pharmacy in the country for the number of matches.

Number of Students and Graduates Matching with Pharmacy Residencies Remains Strong Forty-three Doctor of Pharmacy students and recent graduates matched with PGY1 or PGY2 pharmacy residency, accredited by the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists. These results placed McWhorter School of Pharmacy in the top third of all schools of pharmacy in the country for the number of ...

Merry Christmas from McWhorter School of Pharmacy. We pray that the peace of Christ fill your heart and home during this season and throughout the year to come.

Merry Christmas from McWhorter School of Pharmacy. We pray that the peace of Christ fill your heart and home during this season and throughout the year to come.

McWhorter School of Pharmacy offers a community like no other. Here, you will find classmates who become lifelong friends, professors who guide and mentor and a network of alumni to connect with.

Start your application today. samford.edu/go/pharmd

McWhorter School of Pharmacy offers a community like no other. Here, you will find classmates who become lifelong friends, professors who guide and mentor and a network of alumni to connect with.

Start your application today. samford.edu/go/pharmd

Samford University is closed for the Christmas holiday until Monday, January 3. We pray this time can be one of joy and peace for you and your family as we look forward to the new year.

Samford University is closed for the Christmas holiday until Monday, January 3. We pray this time can be one of joy and peace for you and your family as we look forward to the new year.

Samford's prepharmacy curriculum provides a fast track to earning your Doctor of Pharmacy in just six years. Learn more at samford.edu/go/prepharm.

Samford's prepharmacy curriculum provides a fast track to earning your Doctor of Pharmacy in just six years. Learn more at samford.edu/go/prepharm.

Our Bulldog Pharmacy Camp is amazing opportunity for high school students to learn more about careers in pharmacy. Learn more about this overnight camp and how you can apply at samford.edu/go/pharmacycamp.

Our Bulldog Pharmacy Camp is amazing opportunity for high school students to learn more about careers in pharmacy. Learn more about this overnight camp and how you can apply at samford.edu/go/pharmacycamp.

“I have had the best experience at McWhorter School of Pharmacy. My peers and my professors make tough content enjoyable. Right now, I am keeping my career options open, trying to explore many areas of pharmacy. But no matter what I choose, I know McWhorter School of Pharmacy will have prepared me well.” —Elizabeth Williams, a first year student.

Learn how you can follow in Elizabeth's footsteps at samford.edu/go/PharmD.

“I have had the best experience at McWhorter School of Pharmacy. My peers and my professors make tough content enjoyable. Right now, I am keeping my career options open, trying to explore many areas of pharmacy. But no matter what I choose, I know McWhorter School of Pharmacy will have prepared me well.” —Elizabeth Williams, a first year student.

Learn how you can follow in Elizabeth's footsteps at samford.edu/go/PharmD.

Only 2 days of final exams left until Christmas break!

Only 2 days of final exams left until Christmas break!

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Our prepharmacy students gathered this week for a Christmas party, compete with a gingerbread house decorating contest.

Meet the First Class of Samford's Ragland Scholars

Jon Coley, a prepharmacy student, is a member of Samford's inaugural class of Ragland Scholars, a new scholarship program which exists to cultivate academic and social support for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) entering Samford.

Meet the First Class of Samford's Ragland Scholars The Ragland Scholarship exists to cultivate academic and social support for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) entering Samford. Meet the first class of Samford's Ragland Scholars.

Today marks the last day of class for the fall semester. Alumni, parents and friends, join us in praying for our students as they prepare to take their final exams next week.

Today marks the last day of class for the fall semester. Alumni, parents and friends, join us in praying for our students as they prepare to take their final exams next week.

We are proud to announce the creation of the McWhorter School of Pharmacy Class of 1998 Endowed Scholarship. It is the first endowed scholarship ever established by a graduating class in the school's history.

We are incredibly thankful to members of our Class of 1998 and their commitment to providing a scholarship that will impact students for generations to come.

We are proud to announce the creation of the McWhorter School of Pharmacy Class of 1998 Endowed Scholarship. It is the first endowed scholarship ever established by a graduating class in the school's history.

We are incredibly thankful to members of our Class of 1998 and their commitment to providing a scholarship that will impact students for generations to come.

Haylan Bailey, a first-year Doctor of Pharmacy student, shares how becoming a pharmacy technician inspired him to pursue pharmacy as a career.

"I got into the pharmacy and immediately developed a passion and desire to learn more about what a pharmacist does. I was very impressed with the amount of knowledge pharmacists have, and I thought it would be awesome to help people in this way."

"Now that I have been a student for a few months, it has been more than I could ask for. It is truly a joy to be here and working together with everyone toward a common goal."

Learn how you can follow in Haylan's footsteps at samford.edu/go/PharmD.

Haylan Bailey, a first-year Doctor of Pharmacy student, shares how becoming a pharmacy technician inspired him to pursue pharmacy as a career.

"I got into the pharmacy and immediately developed a passion and desire to learn more about what a pharmacist does. I was very impressed with the amount of knowledge pharmacists have, and I thought it would be awesome to help people in this way."

"Now that I have been a student for a few months, it has been more than I could ask for. It is truly a joy to be here and working together with everyone toward a common goal."

Learn how you can follow in Haylan's footsteps at samford.edu/go/PharmD.

Continuing Education: New Drug Update

Our final CE program of the year is this weekend. It's not too late to register for our New Drug Update this Sunday, Dec. 5, led by professors Melanie Manis and Bruce Waldrop.

Continuing Education: New Drug Update The purpose of this knowledge-based activity is to educate pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on some of the recently approved drugs of 2021. This is a knowledge-based continuing pharmacy education (CPE) activity is approved for 3 live contact hours (0.3 CEUs) and is appropriate for pharmacists an...

At McWhorter School of Pharmacy, you are taught by faculty who are leaders in the field. For example, professor Valerie Prince currently serves as president-elect of the APhA - American Pharmacists Association, the oldest and largest pharmacy organization in the United States.

Read more at http://ms.spr.ly/6188kvHL6

At McWhorter School of Pharmacy, you are taught by faculty who are leaders in the field. For example, professor Valerie Prince currently serves as president-elect of the APhA - American Pharmacists Association, the oldest and largest pharmacy organization in the United States.

Read more at http://ms.spr.ly/6188kvHL6

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Join us for the final Health Care Leadership Symposium of the year. This month's event will feature Roger Hall, former president of Ascension Florida’s Sacred Heart Hospitals on the Emerald Coast.

This event offers health care professionals a time of fellowship, as well as the chance to hear from alumni who are leaders in the field.

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We're excited to announce that the application for our Bulldog Pharmacy Camp is now open.

We invited high school sophomore, juniors and seniors to apply for camp, June 26-July 1, 2022. Campers will engage in hands-on lab demonstrations, gain essential patient assessment skills, tour local pharmacies and experience Samford's campus life.

Learn more at samford.edu/go/pharmacycamp

We're excited to announce that the application for our Bulldog Pharmacy Camp is now open.

We invited high school sophomore, juniors and seniors to apply for camp, June 26-July 1, 2022. Campers will engage in hands-on lab demonstrations, gain essential patient assessment skills, tour local pharmacies and experience Samford's campus life.

Learn more at samford.edu/go/pharmacycamp

For pharmacy graduates, McWhorter School of Pharmacy offers two postgradaute residency programs in partnership with Christ Health Center.

Our PGY2 pharmacy residency is in ambulatory care, offering advanced training that prepares pharmacists to provide care to a wide variety of patients through sustainable practice models.

Learn more at samford.edu/go/PGY2.

For pharmacy graduates, McWhorter School of Pharmacy offers two postgradaute residency programs in partnership with Christ Health Center.

Our PGY2 pharmacy residency is in ambulatory care, offering advanced training that prepares pharmacists to provide care to a wide variety of patients through sustainable practice models.

Learn more at samford.edu/go/PGY2.