UCSF School of Pharmacy
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UCSF School of Pharmacy[edit | edit source]
The UCSF School of Pharmacy is a graduate-level pharmacy school located in San Francisco, California. It is part of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), which is dedicated exclusively to health sciences. The school is renowned for its contributions to pharmaceutical education, research, and patient care.
History[edit | edit source]
The UCSF School of Pharmacy was established in 1872, making it the first pharmacy school in the western United States. It has a long history of innovation in pharmacy education and research. The school has been a leader in developing new models of pharmacy practice and has consistently ranked among the top pharmacy schools in the United States.
Academic Programs[edit | edit source]
The UCSF School of Pharmacy offers several academic programs, including:
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD): This is a professional degree program that prepares students for careers as pharmacists. The program emphasizes clinical practice, patient care, and the application of pharmaceutical sciences.
- PhD Programs: The school offers doctoral programs in pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacogenomics, as well as in bioengineering, in collaboration with other UCSF schools.
- Master's Programs: The school offers a Master of Translational Medicine program in collaboration with the UC Berkeley College of Engineering.
Research[edit | edit source]
Research at the UCSF School of Pharmacy is focused on improving patient care through the discovery and development of new drugs, therapies, and health care models. The school is home to several research centers and institutes, including the Center for Drug Development Science and the Institute for Quantitative Biosciences (QB3).
Clinical Practice[edit | edit source]
The UCSF School of Pharmacy is a leader in advancing pharmacy practice. Faculty and students are involved in clinical practice at UCSF Medical Center and other health care facilities. The school emphasizes the role of pharmacists as integral members of the health care team, focusing on medication management and patient safety.
Notable Faculty and Alumni[edit | edit source]
The school has a distinguished faculty and a network of accomplished alumni who have made significant contributions to the field of pharmacy and health care. Notable figures include:
- Jere E. Goyan: Former dean of the school and the first pharmacist to serve as Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
- Leslie Z. Benet: A prominent researcher in pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism.
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