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.

 

The National Diamondback Pharmacy Alumni Council 55th Annual Convention The National Oiamondback JUNE 20-22, 2025 Striking with Excellence: A Path to Health Resilience Live Continuing Education | Networking & Professional Development Opportunities | Masquerade Ball

 

ASHP Match Day 2025 • PGY1: 12 l e a r n e r s and 1 graduate • PGY2: 3 G r a d u a t e s Law Symposium September 20-21, 2025 SAVE THE DATE Office of Continuing Pharmacy Education https://pharmacy.famu.edu/education/

 

CoPPS IPH Podcast

 

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

 

Drs. Carter and Holmes with FAMU CoPPS, IPH pharmacy learners at the Special Olympics event in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.
 

"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.

Flanked by RCMI colleagues, and FAMU CoPPS, IPH Faculty—Dr. Selina F. Darling-Reed and Dr. Karam F.A. Soliman, Dr. Ablordeppey received the prestigious 2025 Dr. Sidney A. McNairy Mentorship Award from the award’s namesake himself.
 

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.

Fellow pharmacy alumni at the Jocelyn “Jay” Coleman (left in red shirt) and Jeremy Cooper (right in white shirt)  reception, Dr. Early II middle left and Dr. Hope Campbell middle right in green.
 

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).

Fellow pharmacy alumni at the APhA reception, Dr. Early II middle left and Dr. Hope Campbell middle right in green.
 

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).

Strengthening Ties: FAMU CoPPS, IPH & CVS Health Continue Their Impactful Partnership
 

FAMU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health (CoPPS, IPH) and CVS Health reach another year of collaboration and partnership. CVS Health contributed a total investment of $17,703 for the financial and material success of FAMU CoPPS, IPH learners.

Spring Into Good Health: The FAMU CoPPS, IPH Peaden Campus Champions Wellness This Semester
 

FAMU CoPPS, IPH’s Durell Peaden Jr. Rural Pharmacy Education Campus kicked off the spring 2025 semester with two major health-focused initiatives: the You-Count Homeless Connect Event in January and the C.A. Weis Health Ambassadors community service event in February.

 

 

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
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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
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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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