Welcome to the Department of Pharmacy Practice website. As you peruse our website you will see that the Faculty in the Department of Pharmacy Practice contribute significantly to the educational, patient care and scholarly missions of the UAMS College of Pharmacy through their:
didactic and experiential teaching efforts in the professional (Pharm.D.) and graduate (Pharmaceutical Evaluation and Policy M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences) pharmacy degree programs
support of graduate pharmacy residency programs in community and institutional settings
clinical and consultative services to institutions, state agencies and pharmacies statewide
creative and scholarly efforts to advance new knowledge
The Mission of the UAMS College of Pharmacy Department of Pharmacy Practice is to be a center of excellence for pharmacy education, practice, research and service to the profession and society.
In order to achieve this mission, the department will:
Utilize innovative methods and technologies to educate and promote life long learning among pharmacy students, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals in the principles of pharmacotherapy, medication therapy management, pharmaceutical policy and health care administration.
Advance pharmacy through excellent post-graduate education and training programs that prepare graduate pharmacy students to contribute to the improvement of health and wellness.
Promote and model evidence-based, innovative interdisciplinary clinical practice to optimize patient therapy in a variety of patient care settings.
Conduct nationally and internationally recognized research in clinical pharmacy practice, social and behavioral sciences, pharmacoeconomics, pharmaceutical policy and outcomes that promotes wellness and improves healthcare.
Provide leadership in the advancement of the pharmacy profession through public service.
Promote and nurture diversity, cultural competence, ethical and professional conduct among our students and colleagues.
If you would like more information about the department, please contact our department at (501) 686-6390.
Paul O. Gubbins, Pharm.D
Professor & Chair
Department of Pharmacy Practice
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy
Education Building II/6-104
4301 W. Markham St. Slot# 522
Little Rock, AR 72205
Dean's Office
(501) 686-5557
(501) 686-8315 (fax)
Pharmaceutical Sciences Biomedical Research Center (501) 686-5937
(501) 686-6057 (fax) Education Building II (501) 686-6280
(501) 526-6510 (fax)
Arkansas Poison Control
(501)-686-5540
(501)-296-1451 (fax)
800-3POISON (toll free)
Pharmacy Practice
(501) 686-6390
(501) 296-1168 (fax)
