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Our Mission
The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy leads pharmacy education, scientific discovery, patient care, and community engagement in the state of Maryland and beyond.
Our Vision
We inspire excellence in our students through a contemporary curriculum, innovative educational experiences, and strategic professional relationships;
We advance scientific knowledge across the spectrum of drug discovery, health services, and practice-based and translational research with significant focus on collaborative partnerships;
We expand the impact of the pharmacist's role on direct patient care and health outcomes;
We build and nurture relationships with all members of our community;
We capitalize on our entrepreneurial spirit to improve pharmaceutical research, practice, and education in Maryland, the nation, and the world.
870 PharmD, PhD, and masters students enrolled at the School of Pharmacy
6,000 School of Pharmacy alumni living and working throughout the world
4th Oldest school of pharmacy in the U.S., founded in 1841
12 The School's 13 centers and programs provide public education, conduct research, and link clinical and academic activities
$30M The School's total grants and contracts from government, industry, private, and foundation sources during the 2018 fiscal year
Faculty in the Department of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research provide valuable information on the economic costs and public policy issues that arise once drugs and therapies have been made available to the public.
Researchers in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences work to identify and develop new drugs to treat drug abuse, cancer, metabolic diseases, and infection.
Faculty in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science address health disparities, medication use, and best practices to prevent and treat a variety of diseases, with clinical science research activities focused on gaining a better understanding of drug efficacy and delivery.
Centers and programs within the School of Pharmacy provide public education, conduct research, and link clinical and academic activities to strengthen the health infrastructure across the state of Maryland.
The Bio- and Nano-technology Center fosters collaborations to aid in the design, development, and translation of nanosystems for therapeutic and diagnostic use.
The Center on Drugs and Public Policy conducts research, organizes conferences, and serves as a consultant to other organizations on major drug policy issues.
The Center of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation focuses on modernizing and improving the ways in which drugs and medical devices are reviewed and evaluated.
The Center for Innovative Pharmacy Solutions leads the development of innovative patient care and business solutions to a wide range of health problems.
The Center for Translational Medicine collaborates with researchers to develop innovative quantitative models that can be used to guide drug development, regulatory, and therapeutic choices.
The Computer Aided Drug Design Center facilitates interdisciplinary collaborations to help transition discoveries in the basic sciences into novel therapeutic agents.
The Maryland Poison Center strives to decrease the cost and complexity of poisoning and overdose care while maintaining and/or improving patient outcomes.
The Maryland Statewide Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup examines the consumption, risk factors, and consequences associated with substance abuse in Maryland.
The Mass Spectrometry Center provides researchers across the University and beyond with access to cutting-edge technologies in mass spectrometry.
The Mental Health Program provides expert pharmacy care for patients and manages the provision of services in the state's seven mental health facilities.
Metallotherapeutics Research Center brings together researchers across disciplines who have a fundamental interest in metallotherapeutics, metals in biology, and the role of metals in the environment.
The PATIENTS Program empowers patients to propose questions about their health care concerns and actively participate in studies to answer them.
The Patients, Pharmacists, Partnerships (P3) Program™ is pioneering a pharmacist-directed model in chronic disease management and patient self-care.
The Peter Lamy Center on Drug Therapy and Aging provides education and outreach programs about the social and psychological aspects of drug use among the elderly.
Pharmaceutical Research Computing provides research support for faculty, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and other researchers by meeting their data management and analysis needs.
Faculty and staff at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy are committed to inspiring excellence in our students, advancing scientific knowledge, and expanding the impact of the pharmacist's role in patient care.
These individuals help create the future of pharmacy, dedicating their time to educate and support the next generation of pharmacists and pharmaceutical researchers who will carry the values instilled in them during their time at the School and contribute to the health and well-being of society.
The Dean's Office includes a number of administrative offices, which provide the support that is crucial to helping the School achieve its mission.
Academic Affairs manages the School's Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program and policies, academic scheduling, instructional technology, and institutional assessment.
Administration and Finance oversees critical support services, including audio/visual services, budget and institutional reporting, computer and network services, facilities and laboratory services, and human resources/payroll.
Communications and Marketing builds recognition of the School's innovative education, research, practice, and public service through an integrated communications and marketing plan.
Development and Alumni Affairs represents the School's link with its alumni, friends, and constituencies, and is responsible for fundraising from external sources and building philanthropic support for the School.
Experiential Learning Program staff oversee preceptors as well as students introductory and advanced pharmacy practice experiences, helping them gain the skills needed to become practicing pharmacists.
Student Affairs initiates, provides, and supports quality and professional services for students, faculty, staff, and the community to help the School recruit, retain, and graduate students in its PharmD program.