At the 2024 annual meeting, held in Coralville, Iowa, June 20–21, the Iowa Pharmacists Association (IPA) recognized pharmacists and student pharmacists for their contributions of leadership, patient care, professional involvement, and public service. The awards serve to capture Iowa pharmacy’s spirit of service and its culture of professionalism. A student and several faculty and alumni...
Drake University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS) recently welcomed their newest cohorts of professional students: the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Class of 2028, the Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) Class of 2027, the Masters of Athletic Training Class of 2026, and the Nursing Class of 2025, the first cohort of the brand-new program. The College...
Drake University and Graceland University have signed a partnership agreement providing a pathway for Drake students to enroll in Graceland’s in-demand doctor of physical therapy program. Drake students will be able to enter two different tracks into Graceland’s innovative Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, which launched its first cohort in January of 2024. Graceland will...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...