OUR MISSION
The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy globally engages and leads education, pharmacy practice, scientific research, and pharmapreneurial initiatives to collaboratively and equitably improve the health of society.
OUR VISION
The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy is internationally recognized for:
Empowering learners and graduating visionary leaders
Pioneering social impact and business innovation through pharmapreneurship
Listening to all voices to equitably enrich the lives of our internal and external communities
Positively influencing the delivery of convenient and affordable health care
Leveraging pharmaceutical expertise and relentlessly collaborating to solve scientific, clinical and social problems that matter to all citizens of the world
1300 PharmD, PhD, and Masters students
6,300 Alumni living and working throughout the world
4th Oldest school of pharmacy in the U.S., founded in 1841
17 Centers and programs provide public education, conduct research, and link clinical and academic activities
$38.5M The School's total grants and contracts from government, industry, private, and foundation sources during the 2022 fiscal year
Researchers in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences work to identify and develop new drugs to treat drug abuse, cancer, metabolic diseases, and infection.
Department of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research improves health care through research, innovation, collaboration, and advocacy to achieve excellence in pharmacy education, practice, and research.
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 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 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.
School Leadership
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.