Internationally recognized graduate programs and nationally ranked Doctor of Pharmacy program (US News and World Report), with a proven track record of producing high-quality scientists and pharmacists for over 70 years.
Top 5 nationwide first-time NAPLEX pass rate over past 11 years AND #1 in Texas for past 4 years
Progressive, integrated PharmD curriculum reinforced with innovative and application-based skills labs and hands-on, robust experiential training
Relevant professional development opportunities promoting postgraduate training and employment success for students in a variety of practice settings
Robust network of guest lecturers and seminar speakers with wide range of expertise such as clinical practice, pharmacy administration, health outcomes and policy, biomedical sciences, pharmaceutical industry, managed care and government agencies
Nationally recognized program in conjunction with seven TMC institutions to offer a combined Residency and M.S. in Pharmacy Leadership and Administration (PLA) training program
Research
Nationally ranked Top 30 in research funding (AACP)
Internationally recognized scholars and inventors
Significant contributor to the Tier One status of the university
High-quality, multidisciplinary, innovative research programs supported by funding from federal agencies, industry, foundations and private donors
Resources, infrastructure and core facilities at UH and TMC partners to support the research enterprise
Inaugural leadership for university-level Drug Discovery Institute and highly productive college-level research centers
People
Diverse faculty, preceptors, staff and students integrate unique perspective to education, research and practice
Collaborative and collegial culture with joint decision-making driven by faculty, staff and students
Internationally recognized faculty passionate for research, scholarship, education, entrepreneurship and service
Strong leadership, highly effective staff and extensive alumni network that elevate pharmacy education, research and practice
Strong professional student leaders recognized nationally for service and skills
Environment
Physical facilities, state-of-the-art equipment and integrated technology catalyze effective, flexible models/modes of learning and innovative research
Extensive network facilitates access to national organizations, governmental agencies and pharmaceutical industry and allows for specialized rotations, pharmacy practice sites, research collaborations and exposure to unique and diverse patient populations.
Membership within the TMC, the largest medical center in the world, provides opportunities for partnerships with stakeholders, research collaborations, preceptorship and interprofessional education, as well as access to progressive models of clinical pharmacy practice and cutting-edge technology
Collaboration with UH COP RGV Pharm.D. Satellite Program and DHR provides education and training, research and community outreach to diverse patient and student populations
Houston, as one of the largest and most ethnically diverse cities in the nation and rich in health care resources, promotes a culture of inclusion that attracts top national and international talent and provides exposure to a broad range of experiential and employment offerings
