Academics

Conference at SOP Brings Together Researchers from Biology and Chemistry

May 14, 2014

Current and future scientists from across the mid-Atlantic region gather at the School of Pharmacy for the seventh annual Frontiers at the Chemistry-Biology Interface Symposium.

SOP Online Master’s Program Hosts First “Meet and Greet” for Students

May 8, 2014

Event fosters sense of community among students and provides an opportunity to network with the program’s instructors.

Quality MetRx Wins School’s Local NCPA Business Plan Competition

May 7, 2014

Student pharmacists compete to deliver the best business plan for a new independent community pharmacy.

Student Pharmacists Lead Record-Breaking DEA Drug Take-Back Day

May 6, 2014

In collaboration with University police, students collect more than 130 pounds of expired or unused prescription and over-the-counter drugs.

PHSR Graduate Students Host First Campus-Wide Interdisciplinary Seminar

May 2, 2014

Dr. William Cooper delivers inaugural lecture spotlighting the field of pharmacoepidemiology.

Academy of Preceptors Trains Pharmacists to Teach Across Generations

April 30, 2014

Differences in learning styles among older and younger students highlighted during continuing education program for School’s preceptors.

SOP’s Annual Research Day Highlights Students and Trainees’ Work

April 11, 2014

Forum provides opportunity to share current research and network with potential collaborators.

Fourth-Year Students Find Their “Match” in Residency Programs Nationwide

April 9, 2014

Pharmacy residency programs across the nation learn which students will join their programs this summer.

SOP Hosts Representatives from the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission

April 3, 2014

Representatives meet with faculty and students to learn more about the School’s top ranked academic programs and opportunities for future education and research collaborations.

SOP Partners with CER Collaborative to Launch New Certificate Program

April 1, 2014

Continuing education courses will prepare pharmacists and other clinical decision makers to evaluate and use comparative effectiveness research studies to make more informed health care decisions and improve patient outcomes.

Two SOP Faculty Members Honored with USM Board of Regents Awards

March 21, 2014

Awards represent the highest honor that the Board bestows to recognize exemplary faculty achievement.

SOP Enters New Agreement with China’s Shanghai Jiao Tong University

March 18, 2014

Schools will work together to facilitate joint educational, research, and scientific exchanges.