College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health

The College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health, provides you with robust education, hands-on experiences, and guidance from our expert faculty to prepare you for a successful career in the field.

 

SEMINAR SERIES

 

Housing for Health:

Improving the health, dignity, and
well-being of the most vulnerable.

Friday, October 10, 2025
2:00 PM

Room LL205, Phase 2

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Sheila Chornow
Sheila E. Chornow, DNP, FNP, BSN, RN III, BS, PHN
Lead Clinician
Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (LA DHS)

 


 

Leonard LeBaron Inge Sr. Clinical Symposium 7-8, 2026

 

 

Discover the Impact of Our Pharmacy Program:  A Student's Perspective

 

The Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health program offers its learners PharmD, BS, MS, PhD, MPH and DrPH degrees. With its main campus in Tallahassee, Florida, it is the only pharmacy program in the United States with a fully accredited Institute of Public Health. The College has additional practice centers in Jacksonville, Davie, and Tampa with a campus in Crestview, which support the infrastructure for the College's statewide commitment to pharmacy and public health education through research, teaching, and community service.

 

EXPLORE OUR CAMPUSES

TALLAHASSEE - MAIN CAMPUS                    

DURELL PEADEN JR. RURAL PHARMACY EDUCATION CAMPUS 

 

 

 

COLLEGE NEWS & EVENTS

 

Casey Derderian and Walgreens
 

Casey Derderian, PharmD (pictured) is the 2025-26 Community Pharmacy PGY-1 resident with Walgreens - FAMU CoPPS, IPH | Northeast Florida Pharmacy Practice Center (NFPPC). Originally from Smithfield, Rhode Island, Dr. Derderian earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Rhode Island in 2025. 

Medical Mission Teams Photo Collage
 

FAMU CoPPS, IPH has three learners, Taneria Austin, Alexis Haynes, and Camille Reed, who traveled all day Saturday and Sunday to Kisumu, Kenya, East Africa with Dr. Scarlet Holcombe, President, Director with Medical Mission Teams, Inc. in Florida.

Mandip Singh Sachdeva, Ph.D. Professor and Section Leader
 

Professor Mandip Singh Sachdeva, Ph.D. | Professor and Section Leader, Pharmaceutics in the Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (CoPPS, IPH) has been selected to receive the AAPS Global Leader Award - American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists, which will be presented at the PharmSci 360 - American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists in November 2025. 

FAMUC O L L E G E O F P H A R M A C Y + P H A R M A C E U T I C A L S C I E N C E S INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY 2 0 2 5 Induction Ceremony C y n t h i a M . Harris, Ph.D. D o n a l d E . Palm, Ph.D. K a r a m F . A . Soliman, Ph.D. I N S T I T U T E O F P U B L I C H E A L T H Monday, August 25, 2025 a t 1 0 a.m. 1 4 1 5 S . M a r t i n Luther K ing, J r . Blvd.
 

The Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health (CoPPS, IPH) proudly hosts Day Two of its 2025 Induction Ceremony into the Gallery of Distinction on Monday, August 25, 10:00 AM EST in the college’s foyer at 1415 S. Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32307.

Johnnie Early II
 

Early's recent decanal retirement marks 37 years serving as dean of several leading pharmacy schools, most recently Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health.

FAMU Pharmacy Alumnus Robert “Stan” Loomis to be inducted into the College’s Gallery of Distinction
 

The Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health (CoPPS, IPH) proudly hosts Day One of its 2025 Induction Ceremony into the Gallery of Distinction on Thursday, August 21, 2:00 PM EST in the college’s foyer at 1415 S. Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32307.

 

 

Student sitting in graduation ceremony

MEET OUR LEARNERS 

CoPPS, IPH learners are highly engaged in the classroom and their careers. Each brings a unique background, intellect, aptitude, and knowledge.

St. Fleur

St. Fleur attended the ISPOR international conference during her first year, which led to published research.

I’ve had the pleasure of working with several experienced professors. I’m so thankful that the opportunity to grow and create innovative research projects will set me apart after graduation. Dissertation here I come! Nikema St. Fleur, a Ph.D. candidate in ESAP
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Gaspard

Gaspard serves as the historian and chaplain for the Delta Iota chapter of Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity Inc.

His involvement in this and several other CoPPS, IPH learner organizations have enhanced his leadership skills.  Patric Gaspard P3 Learner
Learn More About Learner Organizations
Josef Wills

Wills earned the Experiential Star recognition from his involvement in his institutional IPPE at Doctors Memorial Hospi

His preceptor, Dr. Cherie Richey, said “I appreciate him going above and beyond in each project. He will be a great asset to our pharmacy profession in the future.” Josef Wills - P4 Learner
Learn More About Experiential Programs

 

FACULTY AND STAFF

Every learner's academic and professional success is essential to our faculty and staff. They truly embody the motto of "Excellence with Caring!"

 
The CoPPS, IPH is known for shaping the next generation of great leaders.
The CoPPS, IPH is known for shaping the next generation of great leaders.

 

ALUMNI AND FRIENDS

 Our Alumni are members of a growing community of leaders in practice, research, and public health. The connection to the College doesn’t end when with commencement. 

Pharmacy Alumni  

Stay connected and become involved

Pharmacy students in lecture hall  

Alumni and friends' contributions have an immediate and long-term impact.

Pharmacy Alumni The National Diamondback Pharmacy Alumni Council

Striking with Excellence: A Path to Health Resilience

Resources for learners currently enrolled in the College.
Resources for learners currently enrolled in the College.

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CoPPS Dr. Seth and Student

Contact Us

College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health

1415 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Tallahassee, Florida 32307
P:
(850) 599-3301
F:
(850) 599-3347
E:
coppsiph@famu.edu