PHARMACY

2000 Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences
2002 Doctor of Pharmacy
Dean, College of Pharmacy, University of Rhode Island
Professor and Chair, Pharmacy Practice, University of Rhode Island
WSU Alumni Association Board of Directors member

Q: What inspired you to pursue pharmacy?

A: Working at an independent pharmacy in Buffalo is what ignited my desire to become a pharmacist! I absolutely loved the opportunity to help our local community and offer recommendations for over-the-counter treatments. It’s been an incredibly rewarding profession for me, knowing that I can make a positive impact on people’s health!

Q: Share some reflections about your years on campus.

A: My time at WSU was a transformative experience filled with personal and academic growth. It was the first time I lived independently, away from my family, and I forged lasting friendships! The pharmacy faculty played a significant role in my journey, going above and beyond. Their dedication and passion inspired me to pursue a career in academia, and I hope to pass on the same inspiration to my students.

Q: In your opinion, what is one of the biggest changes that has occurred in your profession since graduating?

A: One of the significant changes in the pharmacy profession in recent years has been the increasing clinical role of the pharmacist and the moving away from dispensing to automated prescription filling, electronic health records and telepharmacy services. Additionally, we have taken on expanded roles, such as giving immunizations and medication therapy management, contributing more directly to patient care and public health. These changes have reshaped the pharmacy landscape and pharmacists’ role in health care, and I expect it to continue!

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The Doctor of Pharmacy program at Wayne State University is a four-year curriculum in the heart of Detroit. Approximately 100 students are enrolled in each year of the program. WSU Applebaum information meetings for prospective students take place at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. The application process or the Doctor of Pharmacy program begins each July.

An anchor in urban health care

The Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is built on more than 100 years of tradition and innovation in the heart of Detroit. We have grown deep roots in our city, harnessing its powerhouse hospital systems and community service organizations as vibrant, real-world training grounds for students, with an ongoing focus on social justice in health care. And our research at all levels – from undergraduates to veteran faculty members – translates into creative solutions for healthier communities.

Wayne State University is a premier urban research institution offering approximately 350 academic programs through 13 schools and colleges to nearly 24,000 students.