The six-year doctor of
pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program develops students into pharmacists
capable of providing the highest quality of care in a broad range
of settings.
The curriculum, which includes the core liberal arts
requirements of St. John’s University, is based on meeting
professional competencies and for that reason combines classroom
work with a healthy dose of hands-on learning in laboratories and
at more than 180 varied clinical practice sites in the New York
metropolitan area.
Students train in some of the most sophisticated laboratories
available. With a facilities upgrade program in full swing, the
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences boasts the latest
technology and research settings. For example, lab equipment
includes gas and liquid chromatograph mass spectrometers, and
transmission electron, confocal, and scanning electron
microscopes.
Two of our newest research facilities are a tissue culture lab
and the Rite Aid Community Pharmacy Laboratory, which simulates a
community pharmacy environment. Sixteen workstations allow students
to practice filling prescriptions, answering questions and
interacting with “patients.” Students also have many learning
opportunities through the diverse and significant research of our
faculty whose investigation topics range from neurotoxicology and
proteonics to drug development and the cultural competence of
pharmacists. The results of this work are often shared at
international meetings of such prestigious organizations as The
Society of Toxicology.
And, in keeping with our Vincentian Mission, pharmacy students
are offered many opportunities to serve the community. Our campus
chapters of major professional associations host a myriad of
activities throughout the year. Pharmacy students participate often
in such events as the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk and
the Sleep Out for the Homeless. Faculty and students often
collaborate in service projects, such as raising funds for and
participating in NY Cares Day, which benefits NY Cares, an
organization dedicated to revitalizing New York City’s schools.
A strong academic and scientific foundation, combined with a
spirit of sharing and social awareness develop pharmacists who can
assume their rightful place among the architects of tomorrow’s
health care.