Facts and Figures
Background
The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, founded in 1841, is the fourth oldest school of pharmacy in the nation and the only pharmacy school in Maryland. Our mission is to enhance health through innovative pharmaceutical education, research, practice and public service. We are ranked 9th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for the quality of our doctor of pharmacy education.
Educational Programs
The four year professional Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program was started in 1993, focusing on patient-centered care to maximize medication therapy outcomes and assure safe medication use. At least two years of prepharmacy education are required for admission; most matriculants hold a baccalaureate degree. Over 200 community pharmacies, hospitals, nursing homes, government agencies, and pharmaceutical companies serve as practice sites for our students as part of our experiential learning program. The School also offers graduate studies in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Health Research.
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Program
- Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Health Sciences Program
- Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences Program
- Dual Degree Programs
Centers
The School houses seven centers which provide public education, conduct research, and link clinical and academic activities to help strengthen the public health infrastructure across the State of Maryland. While their areas of expertise vary, their common goal is to help provide quality health care and training to improve the health of the citizens of the State and across the Nation:
Administration
Natalie D. Eddington, PhD
Dean
David S. Roffman, PharmD, BCPS/Cardiology
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
William J. Cooper, MBA
Associate Dean for Administration & COO
Ilene Zuckerman, PharmD, PhD
Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research
Raymond Love, PharmD, BCPP, FASHP
Associate Dean for Curriculum, Instructional Design and Technology
Jill A. Morgan, PharmD
Associate Dean for Student Affairs
Research
Faculty are engaged in a wide variety of both clinical and basic research. From an interest in cell-based gene and drug discovery, drug kinetics and toxicology to pharmacoeconomics, drug policy development, and drug therapy and aging, research is an important part of the mission and activities of the School of Pharmacy.
Collaborations
The following is a partial list of collaborations with the School of Pharmacy:
- Eastern Shore Area Health Education Center
- Johns Hopkins Hospital
- Kyoritsu College of Pharmacy, Japan
- State of Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
- University of Maryland Medical System
- Other University of Maryland System institutions
- U.S. - Thai Consortium
- Veterans Affairs Medical Center
- Western Maryland Area Health Education Center
Financials
Extramural Funding
| Contract & Grant Awards FY07 | $15.7 Million |
| Contract & Grant Awards FY06 | $12.6 Million |
| Contract & Grant Awards FY05 | $14.1 Million |
State Funding
| State Appropriations FY07 | $5.1 Million |
| State Appropriations FY06 | $4.7 Million |
| State Appropriations FY05 | $4.2 Million |
Totals
| Total School Budget FY07 | $43.0 Million |
| Total School Budget FY06 | $41.1 Million |
| Endowment Year Ending 6/30/06 | $15.3 Million |
Employment Profile
| Faculty (tenured, tenure-track, and non tenure track faculty) | 63 |
| Adjunct Faculty | 75 |
| Preceptor Faculty | 504 |
| Part Time & Visiting Faculty | 3 |
| Technical, Research, Postdoctoral Fellows and Teaching Assistants | 200 |
| Administrative, Facilities, Recruitment, and Special Support | 70 |
| Total | 915 |
Student Enrollment
Enrollment increased in Fall 2007 to a total of 160 students. There are 40 students at the Shady Grove campus in Rockville for the first time and 120 first-year students in Baltimore. As always, a diverse group of students joined us to start their PharmD education in the fall of 2007. Their ages range from 19 to 46 years, with an average age of 24 years. Students come from a wide geographic area representing 16 different states and 15 Maryland counties. PharmD enrollment has increased to approximately 69% women. The average GPA for incoming students is 3.4 and their cumulative PCAT percentile average is 88%. Seventy-five percent of students have already received a BS degree, seven students have master degrees and 4 have doctorate degrees. Below is a chart of the demographics for all students enrolled for the fall of 2007 and a chart showing practice sites chosen by the Class of 2007:
