Doctor of Pharmacy, Pharm.D.

The Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health program offers the Doctor of Pharmacy, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. With its main campus in Tallahassee, Florida, it is the only pharmacy program in the United States with a fully accredited Institute of Public Health. The college has additional practice centers in Jacksonville, Davie, Tampa, and Crestview, which support the infrastructure for the college's statewide commitment to pharmacy education and public service.

Academic Course Curriculum

PharmacistWhat is a Pharmacist?

Pharmacists aid people who are experiencing health abnormalities within a myriad of therapeutic areas.

Pharmacists develop and manage medication therapy regimens to improve the quality of life of the patients they serve.

Careers

Pharmacist Careers

Pharmacists work in a wide range of settings such as clinics, hospitals, health centers, community pharmacies, home infusion, out-patient infusion centers, nuclear pharmacies, regulatory agencies, public health organizations, and the pharmaceutical industry.

Salary ExpectationsPharmacist Salary Expectations

In 2022, the average Pharmacists made:

The states with the highest employment rates for Pharmacists are:

  1. California
  2. Alaska
  3. Oregan
  4. Washington

F.A.Qs

Pharmacist Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Qs)

Q: What is a pharmacist's work schedule like?
A: It varies depending on the setting. For example, hospitals are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days. There may be times when you work on holidays, weekends, evenings, and overnight. On the other hand, clinics are usually open weekdays during traditional work hours.

Q: How long does it take to complete pharmacy school?
A: Four years

Q: After graduation, can a pharmacist start working immediately?
A: There are board exams that must be passed to practice pharmacy. Some jobs require post-doctoral training, such as a residency or a fellowship, which can be an additional year or two years after graduating.

Program Faculty

Name Email Phone
Aaron Hillard aaron.hilliard@famu.edu 850-561-2854
Dr. Amy Renaud amy.renaud@famu.edu 850-689-4006
Dr. Angela Thornton angela.thornton@famu.edu 850-599-3771
Dr. Arinze Okere arinzechukwu.okere@famu.edu 850-412-7376
Bridg'ette Israel bridgette.israel@famu.edu 850-599-3637
Bryan A. Lewis bryan.lewis@famu.edu 850-599-3638
Dr. Cameron Javanmardi cameron.javanmardi@famu.edu 850-412-6003
Chandra Shekhar Voshavar chandra.voshavar@famu.edu 850-599-3324
Dr. Chenita Carter chenita.carter@famu.edu 850-689-7936
Dr. Daryl Norwood daryl.norwood@famu.edu 954-651-9218
Dr. David Seal david.seal@famu.edu 904-391-3903
Ebenezer Oriaku ebenezer.oriaku@famu.edu 850-561-2733
Edward Agyare edward.agyar@famu.edu 850-599-3581
Eun-Sook Lee eunsook.lee@famu.edu 850-412-7565
Dr. Frank Emanuel frank.emanuel@famu.edu 904-391-3901
Dr. Gallop Franklin gallop.franklin@famu.edu 850-412-7786
Hernan Flores-Rozas hernan.flores-rozas@famu.edu 850-412-7088
Dr. Jamal Brown jamal.brown@famu.edu 813-844-5676
Dr. Jocelyn Spates jocelyn.spates@famu.edu 850-599-3087
John S. Cooperwood john.cooperwood@famu.edu 850-599-3110
Kinfe Redda kinfe.redda@famu.edu 850-412-5219
Dr. Leonard Rappa leonard.rappa@famu.edu 954-270-8878
Dr. Lillian Smith-Flakes lillian.smith@famu.edu 813-975-6500
Dr. Madison Holmes madison.holmes@famu.edu 850-689-7916
Dr. Margareth Larose-Pierre margareth.larose@famu.edu 850-689-7915
Matthew Dutton matthew.dutton@famu.edu 850-599-3000
Maurice Holder maurice.holder@famu.edu 850-321-8078
Mina Messiha mina.missiha@famu.edu 850-599-3301
Dr. Nathaniel Eraikhuemen nathan.eraikhuemen@famu.edu 954-376-6140
Nazarius S. Lamango nazarius.lamango@famu.edu 850-412-7377
Dr. Pameil Rawlings pameil.rawlings@famu.edu 407-421-5001
Dr. Patty Ghazvini patty.ghazvini@famu.edu 850-599-8415
Dr. Quovadis Epps quovadis.epps@famu.edu 904-346-5033
R. Renee Reams renee.reams@famu.edu 850-445-4558
Dr. Ryan Johnson ryan.johnson@famu.edu 850-599-8656
Dr. Samantha Thompson samantha.thompson@famu.edu 904-391-3902
Sandra Suther sandra.suther@famu.edu 850-599-3063
Selina Darling-Reed selina.darling@famu.edu 850-412-5078
Dr. Soheyla Mahdavian soheyla.mahdavian@famu.edu 850-599-8186
Syreeta L. Tilghman syreeta.tilghman@famu.edu 850-599-3933
Tiffany Wilson Ardley tiffany.ardley@famu.edu 850-599-3774
Dr. Tonya Martin-Davis tonya.martin@famu.edu 904-391-3906
Tracy Womble tracy.womble@famu.edu 850-567-2466