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Department of Pharmacy Practice

Commitment to Excellence and Innovation

Welcome to the Department of Pharmacy Practice, a cornerstone of excellence in healthcare education and patient-centered care. Our department is committed to preparing students to become proficient pharmacists, equipped with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to provide optimal pharmacy care across diverse patient populations. Through innovative teaching methodologies, dedicated faculty, and cutting-edge research initiatives, we strive to foster critical thinking, professionalism, and leadership qualities in our learners.

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Mission

The Department of Pharmacy Practice prepares learners, as a key member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, to provide optimal pharmacy care that will achieve positive outcomes in all patient populations. The department, which consists of a diverse and dynamic group of faculty, strives for excellence in teaching, pharmacy care, research/scholarly activity, and community service. Emphasis is placed on innovative methods to foster critical thinking, new knowledge and practice opportunities, professionalism, and leadership skills in learners needed for life-long learning.

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Two OTD students work with a pediatric OTB patient, a young boy of about 5 years old in a sand box.

Free Occupational Therapy Services Available Through ºÚÁÏ¿Æ's BEAR PAW Center  

Community members throughout Western Massachusetts who face barriers to accessing occupational therapy services can take advantage of the free programs offered through ºÚÁÏ¿Æ's Bear Paw Center designed to improve health, independence, and overall quality of life. 

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ºÚÁÏ¿Æ Pharmacy Faculty Highlights New Understanding of Complex Women's Health Condition 

Maria S. Charbonneau, PharmD, a clinical assistant professor at ºÚÁÏ¿Æ, explores in a recent Pharmacy Times article the international effort to rename polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) to better reflect the condition’s broader health impacts.

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Three College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Students Present Research at AACP 2026 

Student researchers presented original research at the 2026 American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Annual Meeting in Grapevine, Texas. The annual conference is one of the country's leading gatherings for pharmacy educators, researchers, and student scholars. 

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