Thomas Baillie Selected as Dean

UW Provost Phyllis Wise has announced the selection of Thomas Baillie to become the next dean of the University of Washington School of Pharmacy effective October 1, 2008. Dr. Baillie is currently Vice President and Global Head of the Department of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics at Merck Research Laboratories. See UW press release, UWeek article, and Provost's announcement

Alumnus Establishes School of Pharmacy Trust

Al James, ’55, has created a diverse career path for himself — from pharmacist to business entrepreneur to real estate investor. He largely credits the School of Pharmacy for giving him the skills necessary to succeed in all his professional endeavors. Now, he and his wife, Carolynn, are giving back to the School in the form of a charitable lead trust. Read more in the UW alumni magazine, Columns

U.S. News & World Report Ranks the School Fifth Nationally

The UW School of Pharmacy ranks fifth among pharmacy schools in the country, according to annual rankings of graduate and professional programs provided by U.S. News & World Report. The School was tied for fifth with Ohio State University, University of Kentucky, and the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. The School was ranked 13th by U.S. News & World Report in 2007. The 2008 rankings are based on surveys of PharmD pharmacy programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. See online article

Downing Named 2008 “Pharmacist Leader of the Year” by the Pharmacy Access Partnership

Don Downing, ’75, clinical professor, was named the 2008 “Pharmacist Leader of the Year” by the California-based Pharmacy Access Partnership in recognition of Professor Downing’s excellence and courage in promoting reproductive health access in pharmacies. UWeek article Read more...

Murphy Named APhA Outstanding Chapter Advisor for 2008

Nanci Murphy has been named the 2008 APhA Outstanding Academy of Student Pharmacists Chapter Advisor for 2007 for her leadership, inspiration and outstanding guidance to future pharmacists. Nanci was chosen by both students and peers to receive this prestigious award. Read more...

Bridge Endowment Names Lam and Odegard

Annie Lam and Peggy Odegard, co-directors of the Plein Certificate in Geriatric Pharmacy, are the first to receive the recently established Shirley and Herb Bridge Endowed Professorships in Pharmacy. This endowment, created by the Bridges to promote programs in geriatrics will support the initial funding to establish a Medication Therapy Management (MTM) training program in the school. Read more...


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