The College attracted more than $18 million in federal funds in fiscal 2019 The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy has improved on its top 10 ranking in total federal research funding, moving up to number 8 in the country in funding from federal agencies like the National Institutes of Health, securing more than […]
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Pharmacy study to address medication access barriers
Project aims to identify barriers to cancer drug access A University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy researcher has received a research grant to address barriers patients face in accessing needed medications for cancer. The $74,556 grant is funded by the Pharmacy Quality Alliance and the National Pharmaceutical Council. Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice Ami […]
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The URI Office of Continuing Education for the Health Professions is offering many of its continuing professional development courses online in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The series of lunchtime classes continues Wednesday, June 17 with The Cannabidiol (CBD) Craze: A focus on Pain Management, Mental Health and the Role of the Pharmacist.
Continue reading "Cannabis in health management: URI offers online CE session"URI offers online CE miniseries for health professionals
The URI Office of Continuing Education for the Health Professions is offering many of its continuing professional development courses online in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The series of lunchtime classes continues Wednesday, June 3 with Immunotherapy Related Toxicities: A Primer for Pharmacists. Others will follow on select Wednesdays throughout June, with such topics as […]
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First-of-its-kind online program aimed at multiple positions in cannabis industry The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy plans to offer an online undergraduate certificate program in therapeutic cannabis studies, responding to the growing demand for skilled workers in one of the nation’s fastest growing industries. At a rate of 22% a year, job growth […]
Continue reading "URI College of Pharmacy offers certificate program in therapeutic cannabis studies"Clinical Professor Brett Feret named Pharm.D. Faculty Member of the Year
Clinical Professor Brett Feret has been sleected chosen by the Pharm.D. Class of 2020 as the Faculty/Staff Member of the Year. The doctor of pharmacy students selected Dr. Ferret because of “his leadership, service, and commitment to the students.” In addition to teaching as a clinical professor, Dr. Ferret also serves as director of Experiential […]
Continue reading "Clinical Professor Brett Feret named Pharm.D. Faculty Member of the Year"VIDEO: Faculty Tribute to the College of Pharmacy Class of 2020
While we may be apart, we are all together in spirit! Congratulations to the URI College of Pharmacy Class of 2020. Good luck and congratulations in advance for all the successes we know you will achieve. Oh the Places You Will Go!
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More than 160 graduates crossed the virtual stage to receive their degrees during the URI College of Pharmacy commencement ceremony Sunday, May 17. While social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic has prevented students from physically walking across the stage to receive their degrees, the entire faculty and staff of tghe College is with each […]
Continue reading "PharmD, BSPS graduates cross virtual stage"Commencement 2020: Pharmacy graduate thinks big in research, pharmacy service
“I think this idea of thinking big is truly ingrained in every aspect of the pharmacy program.” Living up to the University of Rhode Island’s “Think Big. We Do” motto, Emily Murray, part of the newest class of graduates from the URI College of Pharmacy, has proven she is capable of thinking big herself by […]
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While students are stuck sheltering at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, they have continued to attend classes virtually and been able to complete requirements toward their degree. The hard work of graduating seniors throughout the coronavirus crisis, and during more familiar times in the classroom before the outbreak, has not gone unnoticed. The College of […]
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