2019 NSU Fact book

2019 FACT BOOK 73 and researchers, training leaders and entrepreneurs who will transform the profession of pharmacy and help people live healthier, better lives. The College of Pharmacy, accredited by the Accredi- tation Council for Pharmacy Education, admitted its first class in 1987, becoming the first college of pharmacy in South Florida. The college has more than 5,000 alumni prepared to make a global diŒerence. The professional responsibilities of pharmacists are expanding rapidly to meet the demands of a dynamic health care system. Prospective drug use review and the oŒering of consultation services are now manda- tory in all states. Through the provision of pharma- ceutical care, an increasing number of pharmacists are involved with comprehensive medication manage- ment. As pharmacists move more directly into patient- centered care, more of the technical functions of prescription dispensing are being carried out by technicians and automated technology. However, the ultimate responsibility for what takes place at the drug-patient interface still remains with the pharmacist. The entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) is awarded after successful completion of four years of professional study in the college and can be completed at the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus, the Palm Beach Campus, or the Puerto Rico Regional Campus. An interactive block curriculum was introduced in 2018, allowing students to focus on learning and applying pharmaceutical principles through active learning. Each didactic block provides foundation material, opportunities to apply the material learned, and a focus on the use of drugs in the disease process. In addition, students develop skills essential for monitoring drug therapy, conducting physical assessment, and administering specific immuni- zations. The final year of the curriculum is composed of full-time pharmacy practice experiences where students gain hands-on experience in diverse areas of pharmacy practice, including patient care manage- ment, clinical pharmacy, medication therapy manage- ment, and pharmacy administration. In an eŒort to meet the growing global demands of the profession, the college developed a three-year Pharm.D. program for international pharmacy graduates. The Advanced Standing program is designed exclusively for graduates of pharmacy degree programs outside of the United States, allowing them to expand their pharmacy education and prepare them for clinical pharmacy practice. All lectures, handouts, reading materials, and exams are in English and prepare students for the North American Pharmacist Licensing Examination (NAPLEX) and the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Exami- nation (MPJE). In addition, students in Puerto Rico are prepared for the Puerto Rico Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (Examen de Jurisprudencia en Farmacia). M.S. DEGREES Two master’s degree programs, the Master of Science (M.S.) in Pharmaceutical AŒairs and the Master of Science (M.S.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences prepare students for positions in academia, as well as managerial or sales positions in the pharmaceutical industry, contract research organizations, managed care organizations, the health care system, and government agencies. Graduates will be able to critically analyze issues related to the production and use of pharmaceuticals and act as leaders in the field. The M.S. degrees prepare students interested in pursuing a Pharm.D. or Ph.D. degree. PH.D. DEGREE The College of Pharmacy oŒers a unique program of graduate study and research leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Students choose from one of three sequences: (1) Social and Administrative Pharmacy, (2) Molecular Medicine and Pharmacogenomics, or (3) Drug Development (Pharmaceutics). The social and administrative pharmacy sequence focuses on coursework and research skills that address the dynamic and complex nature of the use and distri- bution of pharmaceutical products and the provision of pharmacy services. Students choose one of two sections: (1) sociobehavioral and cultural pharmacy or (2) pharmacy economics and outcomes. Students