Clinical Professor Erica Estus, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP has been nationally recognized for her outstanding contributions to pharmacy education and senior care. At the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) 2025 Annual Meeting & Exhibition in San Diego, she received not one but two of the organization’s top honors: the ASCP Outstanding Faculty Award and the 2025 Educator of the Year Award.
Supporting students as they build confidence and discover their passion for caring for older adults is the most rewarding part of my workDr. Estus
These prestigious recognitions celebrate pharmacy educators who demonstrate excellence in teaching, mentorship, and commitment to improving care for older adults. Dr. Estus has spent more than two decades advancing geriatric pharmacotherapy education at the University of Rhode Island, shaping thousands of future pharmacists through clinical training, experiential learning, and student-centered mentorship.
“Supporting students as they build confidence and discover their passion for caring for older adults is the most rewarding part of my work,” said Dr. Estus. “I am grateful to ASCP for this recognition and proud to represent URI among such dedicated colleagues.”
Her honors reflect strong peer and student support. The Outstanding Faculty Award recognizes exceptional contributions in teaching and mentoring, while the Educator of the Year Award is voted on by ASCP members across the country and represents the highest recognition in senior care pharmacy education.
“Dr. Estus exemplifies everything we value as a College,” said Dean Kerry LaPlante. “She is a leader, an innovator, and a fierce advocate for high-quality care for older adults.”
The URI College of Pharmacy congratulates Dr. Estus on this well-deserved national recognition and celebrates the meaningful impact she continues to make across the profession of pharmacy.