Drake University’s commitment to excellence in health care education took a significant leap forward as the Iowa Board of Nursing approved the University’s nursing program proposal and curriculum for the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program. In addition, the Higher Learning Commission has granted approval of the program, and the Accreditation Commission for Education...
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Drake pharmacy program ranks fourth among private schools in US News & World rankings
Drake University’s pharmacy program, part of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, ranked in a fourth-place tie in the 2024 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Graduate Schools.” Drake’s score in the rankings was 3.1 on a 5-point scale. The U.S. News & World Report rankings for pharmacy schools are based exclusively on...
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Drake’s occupational therapy program achieves #1 in Iowa and top 20% US News & World Report ranking
Drake University’s Occupational Therapy Program ranked #1 in Iowa and in the top 20% of all programs nationally in the 2024 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Graduate Schools.” Drake’s score in the rankings was 3.1 on a 5-point scale, placing it 53rd out of 263 programs. This recognition underscores the program’s...
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Lehman Named APhA-APPM Fellow
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) has announced that Nic Lehman, PharmD, BCACP, associate professor of pharmacy practice in Drake University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS), was selected as a 2024 Fellow by the APhA-APPM (American Pharmacists Association – Academy of Pharmacy Practice and Management). Lehman will be presented with the award during this...
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Ornelas One of Five National Air Force Scholarships
Paula Ornelas, a third-year PharmD student, is one of five recipients in the nation selected for the United States Air Force Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP). This prestigious scholarship aims to support aspiring healthcare professionals across the nation. The scholarship covers a wide array of expenses, including tuition, fees, textbooks, essential equipment, and living expenses....
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Drake Clinical Psychopharmacology Master’s Program Receives Designation Status from the APA
Drake University is proud to announce that its Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology program has achieved designation status from the American Psychological Association (APA). This recognition underscores the program’s commitment to excellence in education, training, and professional development in the field of clinical psychopharmacology. The APA’s designation serves as a mark of distinction, recognizing...
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Andreski Receives IPA Legislative Champion Award
Dr. Michael Andreski, an associate professor of pharmacy practice in Drake University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS), received the Iowa Pharmacy Association’s (IPA) Legislative Champion Award. He was honored with this award during the IPA Pharmacy Day on the Hill on January 24, 2024. Through the Legislative Champion Award, the Iowa Pharmacy Association recognizes...
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Drake University Founding Member of Association for Athletic Training Educators
Drake University is one of 46 founding members of the new Association for Athletic Training Education (AATE), whose purpose is to create a community which serves as a collective voice for matters pertaining to athletic training education. Drake is the only athletic training program in the state of Iowa to be a founding member. The...
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Drake Athletic Training Program Receives Prairie Meadows Grant
Students enrolled in Drake University’s Master’s in Athletic Training (MAT) program will be the beneficiaries of equipment purchased through a $9,985 grant from the Prairie Meadows 2019-2020 Community Betterment Grant program. Prairie Meadows Community Betterment Grants support qualified organizations seeking to improve the lives of people in their communities. Drake University’s Master of Athletic Training degree program begins in...
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Wall Named Ellis Endowed Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Geoffrey C. Wall, professor of pharmacy practice, has been named the John R. Ellis Endowed Professor of Pharmacy Practice, effective July 1. This professorship was established by John R. Ellis over 12 years ago to recognize and reward superior performance by faculty members in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. The criteria for selection of the...
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