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Department of Pharmacy Practice

Commitment to Excellence and Innovation

Welcome to the Department of Pharmacy Practice, a cornerstone of excellence in healthcare education and patient-centered care. Our department is committed to preparing students to become proficient pharmacists, equipped with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to provide optimal pharmacy care across diverse patient populations. Through innovative teaching methodologies, dedicated faculty, and cutting-edge research initiatives, we strive to foster critical thinking, professionalism, and leadership qualities in our learners.

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Mission

The Department of Pharmacy Practice prepares learners, as a key member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, to provide optimal pharmacy care that will achieve positive outcomes in all patient populations. The department, which consists of a diverse and dynamic group of faculty, strives for excellence in teaching, pharmacy care, research/scholarly activity, and community service. Emphasis is placed on innovative methods to foster critical thinking, new knowledge and practice opportunities, professionalism, and leadership skills in learners needed for life-long learning.

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Professor Shusen Sun Named Editor-in-Chief of International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy 

Shusen Sun, PharmD, clinical professor in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, will become Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy (IJCP) on November 1, 2026. 

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Free Occupational Therapy Services Available Through WNE's BEAR PAW Center  

Community members throughout Western Massachusetts who face barriers to accessing occupational therapy services can take advantage of the free programs offered through WNE's Bear Paw Center designed to improve health, independence, and overall quality of life. 

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WNE Pharmacy Faculty Highlights New Understanding of Complex Women's Health Condition 

Maria S. Charbonneau, PharmD, a clinical assistant professor at WNE, explores in a recent Pharmacy Times article the international effort to rename polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) to better reflect the condition’s broader health impacts.

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