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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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CPHS Alumni Achievement Awards Announced 

The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences’ annual Alumni Achievement Awards were presented at Health Professions Day on February 22, 2024. This year’s outstanding alumni included Young Alumni Achievement Award recipients Adati Tarfa and Emily Larson and Alumni Achievement Award recipients Gloria Bernstein and Lynn Stover.  Gloria Bernstein  Gloria Bernstein earned a Bachelor of Science...

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CPHS Experiential Education Awards Announced at Health Professions Day 2024 

During the annual Health Professions Day held on February 22, 2024, the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences presented awards to experiential educators who demonstrate outstanding teaching and mentorship to students at their practice sites. Nominations for the awards are sought from students within the College.  Athletic Training:   Nicholas Galioto received the Preceptor of the Year...

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Faculty and Staff Awards Announced at Health Professions Day 2024 

During the annual Health Professions Day, held on February 22, 2024, the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences presented several awards to faculty members who demonstrated outstanding teaching, mentorship, scholarship, and professional involvement over the past year within their fields. Nominations for the awards are sought from students and colleagues alike from within the college.  ...

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Drake University Launches New Nursing Degree Program

Drake University Launches New Nursing Degree Program

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing addresses growing workforce need Drake University announced today the launch of a new Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program that will meet the dynamic interests of current and future students, and address growing workforce needs. The program will begin in the Fall 2024 semester. “At Drake, we...

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Two Drake Students Named Vanadro Fellows 

Hunter Daws and Kate Gabrielle Gallinero, both 2024 Doctor of Pharmacy 2024 candidates from Drake University, have been named Vanadro Fellows, in addition to doctoral candidate and MBA student Viet H. Nguyen (University of Missouri-Kansas City). The Vanadro-Drake University Drug Development two-year fellowship, unique to the Midwest, provides pharmacy graduates the opportunity to gain a...

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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...