College of
Pharmacy
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The mission of the University of Michigan, College
of Pharmacy is to prepare students to become
pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists who
are leaders in any setting. The College provides a
quality education that effectively integrates
critical thinking, problem-solving and leadership
skills. Research in the pharmaceutical, social and
clinical sciences and its translation into health
care is a key component of our mission. The
College achieves its mission by striving for
excellence in education, service and research, all
directed toward enhancing the health and
quality of life of the people of the State of
Michigan, the nation and the international
community.
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Pre-clinical and
Clinical
Testing
Discovery
Drug Use Process
Drug Product
Development
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One of the oldest academic
units on campus (after LS&A,
Medicine, Engineering, Law and
Dentistry).
First started as a chemistry lab
offered to pharmacists in 1860.
Organized as a department in
1868 and 1876 as a College
First to emphasize science based
curriculum
Known as a “research intensive”
College of Pharmacy
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Doctor of Pharmacy (professional)
› Four year professional degree similar
to medicine and dentistry.
› Minimum of two years of
undergraduate work; most applicants
already have a bachelor’s degree.
Doctor of Philosophy (non-professional)
› medicinal chemistry
› pharmaceutical sciences
› social and administrative sciences
Bachelor of Science (non-professional)
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Pre-pharmacy
Undergrad.
education
Pharmacy
School
Postgraduate
education
Masters Degree
(Public Health,
Health Science)
Doctor of
Philosophy
Postgraduate
experience
Residency
Fellowship
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Paid Faculty (87-59 FTEs)
› 39 Tenure track
› 28 Clinical
› 20 Research
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Adjunct faculty (over 500)
› UMHS
› Non-UMHS
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Students (413)
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303 Doctor of Pharmacy (professional)
93 Doctor of Philosophy (graduate)
2 Undergraduate
15 Post doctoral Students
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3, 800 Alumni
 Located throughout USA and
World
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› In all 50 states in USA
› 48 Different Countries
Many leaders in academia,
health care and industry
 Very active donors
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› Largest endowment per alumnus
for a public College of Pharmacy
› Highest giving rate among
University units
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 Health care industry
 Pharmaceutical Industry
 Academia
 Government
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Current assessment
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Alumni and student satisfaction is generally high
High “take” rates; graduation rates, board success
Graduates are in high demand
Significantly more competition
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Review and revise method of instruction
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Expand professional educational experiences
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Additional degree programs
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Updating content
Multidisciplinary teaching models
Innovative use of instructional technology
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Diversification of preceptor sites
Service learning experiences
International experiences
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Joint program with Pharm.D. and Masters or Ph.D.
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Clinical scientist training program
CTSA-Master’s program
International program
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Current assessment
› Research quality internationally recognized
› Research productivity per faculty ranked high
nationally
› Success is most attributed to basic scientists
› Need to increase success in translational
research
Improve research infrastructure
 Strategic investment/re-allocations
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› Centers of Excellence
› Collaborative networks
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Hiring of additional faculty/staff
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Current assessment
› Build cooperative service primarily through
UMHS and some with private sector
› Focus on specialty clinical services
› Informal contacts with pharmaceutical
industry
Create greater national and international clinical
service identity in
› Drug safety
› Ambulatory care
› Employee medication therapy
management
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Private sector development in drug discovery and
development
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Context-small school
 Dependent on central and shared
services
 Dean more involved in operational
services
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› COP staff representatives have direct access
to Dean
› B&F personnel have more access
› Flexible decision making and
implementation
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Have an active dialog with me.
 Learn about differences with our
environment
 Need to develop/maintain shared
services model
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› Consistent record
› Individualized services
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