Geriatric Pharmacy Program

The School of Pharmacy's Program in Geriatrics encompasses training, research, and service with focus on the optimal use of pharmacotherapy in older adults.

Training: 

The Geriatric Pharmacy Program offers training in the form of:

  • Elective coursework for pharmacy and other health sciences students
    • Beginning Fall 2009, the School of Pharmacy is developing an option where students can build their own curricular elective enhancement in geriatrics.
  • Plein Certificate in Geriatrics
    • earned concurrently with PharmD degree.
  • Continuing education for pharmacist practitioners through several venues. 
    • Seminars, presentations, and continuing education programs offered my School of Pharmacy faculty or by visiting speakers scheduled during the year.

Research: 

  • The primary research goal for the program is to generate and transmit new knowledge to improve disease management and appropriate medication use in older adults. 
  • The program faculty possess a variety of research interests including medication management and safety, drug-induced problems, psychiatric medication use, polypharmacy, diabetes, frailty, underserved populations, and methodology for enhancing pharmacist’s impact on improvement of care for older adults. 

Service: 

  • Faculty in the program practice in a variety of care settings and offer extensive national and local service on projects related to geriatrics. 


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