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.
FROM THE DESK
Michael Jackson, BPharm, CPh, FAPhA, DSc Honoris Causa
Director of Continuing Education
michael.jackson@famu.edu
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EXPLORE OUR CAMPUSES |
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DURELL PEADEN JR. RURAL PHARMACY EDUCATION CAMPUS |
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Faculty Research Interests, Contracts, Grants, and Publications View the Brochure Intellectual Property Portfolio
COLLEGE NEWS & EVENTS
Karim Abdelhalim, PharmD, Class of 2025 | Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy | Rutgers University | Piscataway, NJ and Kyra Thompson, PharmD, Class of 2025 | Xavier of Louisiana College of Pharmacy | New Orleans, LA are the two newest members of the FAMU CoPPS, IPH – Bristol Myers Squibb collaborative and mutually beneficial partnership.
Kwame Adjei began his Ph.D. studies in Fall 2020 at the FAMU CoPPS, IPH’s Economic, Social and Administrative Pharmacy, studying remotely from Ghana due to COVID-19 before transitioning to in-person learning in 2021.
"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" – Martin Luther King Jr. The faculty, staff, and learners of the FAMU CoPPS, IPH consistently embrace that mindset.
At the recent RCMI Consortium, 2025 National Conference held March 16-19, FAMU CoPPS, IPH Interim Dean, Seth Y. Ablordeppey, Ph.D., received this year’s highly-respected Dr. Sidney A. McNairy Mentorship Award Sidney A. McNairy Jr. Awards for Inclusive Excellence – 2023 RCMI Consortium National Conference.
Two of our outstanding learners, Jocelyn “Jay” Coleman and Jeremy Cooper have been accepted into the prestigious National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Foundation-UAMS Pharmacy Ownership and Leadership Academy (POLA).
Recently, alumni from FAMU's College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health (CoPPS, IPH) gathered in Nashville, Tennessee, for the 2025 American Pharmacists Association (APhA) reception, hosted by the National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA).
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 attended the ISPOR international conference during her first year, which led to published research.
Learn More About Graduate ProgramsI’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
Gaspard serves as the historian and chaplain for the Delta Iota chapter of Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity Inc.
Learn More About Learner OrganizationsHis involvement in this and several other CoPPS, IPH learner organizations have enhanced his leadership skills.Patric Gaspard P3 Learner
Wills earned the Experiential Star recognition from his involvement in his institutional IPPE at Doctors Memorial Hospi
Learn More About Experiential ProgramsHis 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
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!"
ADMINISTRATION AND DIVISIONS
- Office of the Dean
- Office of Graduate Programs
- Office of Student Affairs
- Office of Experiential Programs
- Office of Continuing Pharmacy Education
- Office of Research and Administration
- Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Division of Clinical Affairs
- Institute of Public Health
- Emerging Pharmacists Summer Camp
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Bridges to the Baccalaureate (B2B) Research Training Program
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.
The National Diamondback Pharmacy Alumni Council
Striking with Excellence: A Path to Health Resilience
CURRENT LEARNERS
