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Office of the Dean(713) 743-1300
141 Science and Research 2
Office of Admissions (Professional Program)
(713) 743-1239
122 Science and Research 2
Executive Vice Dean for Research
(713) 743-3777
453E Science and Research 2
Associate Dean for Administration
(713) 743-1262
141 Science and Research 2
Associate Dean for Practice Programs
(713) 795-8337
431 Pharmacy Building, Texas Medical Center
Assistant Dean for Academic and Student Affairs
(713) 743-1298
122 Science and Research 2
Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences
(Ph.D. Program in Pharmacology/Pharmaceutics)
(713) 743-1227
542 Science and Research 2
Clinical Sciences and Administration
M.S. Pharmacy Administration
(713) 795-8380
318 Pharmacy Building, Texas Medical Center
Dean:
Sunny E. Ohia, Ph.D., University of Glasgow, United Kingdom
Associate Dean for Administration:
Shara L. Zatopek, M.A., Houston Baptist University
Executive Vice Dean for Research:
Mustafa F. Lokhandwala, Ph.D., University of Houston
Associate Dean for Practice Programs:
Ray Hammond, Pharm.D., University of Tennessee
Assistant Dean for Academic and Student Affairs:
Andrea Smesny, Pharm.D., University of Houston
Director of Assessment:
Julie Szilagyi, Ph.D., Ohio State University
Director of Counseling and Advising:
Barbara Lewis, M.A.M.F.C., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary,
Licensed Professional Counselor
College Business Administrator:
Charles Henry
Director of Communications :
David Chip Lambert, B.S., Sam Houston State University
Director of Graduate Programs in Pharmacology/Pharmaceutics Sciences:
Brian Knoll, Ph.D., University of Arizona College of Medicine
Director of Graduate Programs in Pharmacy Administration:
Sujit S. Sansgiry, Ph.D., Idaho State University
Director of Information Technology :
Remi Ademola, B.S., University of Lagos, Nigeria
About the Profession of Pharmacy
The College of Pharmacy, established in 1947, prepares students to enter into the practice of pharmacy and to function as professionals and informed citizens in a changing health care system and to assume important roles as drug information specialists and primary care providers.Upon graduation, the new professional utilizes a foundation of skills in administrative, biological, clinical, and pharmaceutical sciences to take an active role in contemporary pharmacy practice - shaping policies and the future directions of the profession. Career options in pharmacy are virtually unlimited. From community to hospital practice, from home care to nuclear pharmacy, from clinical practice to basic science research in the pharmaceutical industry, pharmacists participate in areas that provide patient care and unravel the mysteries of human health. Employment opportunities are also available in academia. Pharmacists educate health care professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, and patients in institutions and communities throughout the world.
Pharmacists are responsible for supervising the drug distribution process, selecting appropriate drug therapies, determining drug dosages and routes of administration, and monitoring therapeutic outcomes. Working with other health care providers-physicians, nurses, veterinarians, and dentists-pharmacists complement the health care system by providing pharmaceutical care.
About Pharmacological/Pharmaceutical Scientists
In addition to training pharmacy professionals, the College of Pharmacy trains students for careers as Pharmacological/Pharmaceutical Scientists. Through its Doctor of Philosophy programs in Pharmacology and Pharmaceutics, students are trained as future scientists that will contribute to the understanding of disease states and the development of new therapeutic interventions through basic science research. Graduates of these programs have opportunities in careers including (but not limited to) academic research and teaching, research and development in the pharmaceutical industry, and employment in federal regulatory agencies responsible for the review and approval of new therapeutic agents.
About the Pharm.D./Ph.D. Program
Graduates of our combined Pharm.D./Ph.D. program are uniquely prepared to design and conduct translational research, to bridge the gap between basic and clinical sciences.
About the MS Program in Pharmacy Administration
The University of Houston College of Pharmacy's Master of Science in Pharmacy Administration is a program designed to prepare students with technical knowledge and problem-solving skills to assume positions of responsibility and leadership. The mission of this program is to advance research and development in the field of pharmacy administration to enhance the safe and effective delivery of pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical care.
About the PharmD/MS Pharmacy Administration Program
The combined PharmD/MS in Pharmacy Administration prepares students to assume positions of responsibility and leadership within the diverse opportunities available in pharmacy and the health care system. This program is designed specifically to develop leaders in pharmacy and other health systems administration while combining clinical skills (patient, drug therapy management, etc) and managerial skills. Pharmacy administration encompasses issues dealing with pharmacoeconomics, managed care, patient behavior, information systems in health care, and health policy. Pharmaceutical Outcomes Management may be considered as a systematic and scientific way to evaluate drug therapy decisions by measuring and analyzing patient outcomes; and using the information to evaluate and improve the effectiveness and quality of care for a particular group of patients.
About the College
Students at the College of Pharmacy have at their disposal virtually every resource and opportunity they need to acquire a first-class education in pharmacy. In the college's facility on the University of Houston and the Texas Medical Center campuses, a Computer Technology Center provides advanced hardware and specialized software for class work and research needs. For study and research needs, students can take advantage of the college's specialized library. The library offers thousands of volumes and more than 165 journal subscriptions. The students have the opportunity to train with physicians, medical students and members of our clinical faculty. In addition to faculty/staff offices, research laboratories and classrooms, the Texas Medical Center building houses the Contemporary Pharmacy Practice Laboratory (CPPL). In the CPPL, students learn techniques in pharmaceutical care by role-playing situations they would experience as pharmacists. The Sterile Products Laboratory teaches students the latest aseptic methods of drug formation and preparation, especially for use in hospitals and home care.Graduate students in Pharmacology/Pharmaceutics have available to them the research laboratories of the College of Pharmacy on both the University of Houston Main Campus as well as the Texas Medical Center Campus. On the main campus, students can interact with faculty and students in related disciplines such as biology/biochemistry, chemistry, vision sciences, chemical and biomedical engineering. At the Texas Medical Center, our graduate students have the opportunity to take classes and participate in collaborative research projects with faculty at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine, the Methodist Hospital, and the University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston. Current training areas include cardiovascular/renal and neuro-pharmacology, signal transduction and cellular signaling mechanisms, novel drug delivery systems, structural biology, drug absorption and kinetics, and novel dosage forms.
The M.S. in Pharmacy Administration program is enhanced through its interaction and collaboration with the world renowned institutions at the Texas Medical Center and the University of Houston College of Business Administration's MBA program, fully accredited by the prestigious American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business, thereby creating opportunities for a rich graduate experience.
Accreditation
The College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education and holds membership in the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.