Welcome to the SIUE School of Pharmacy!Since my arrival at SIUE in July 2003 through the admission of our inaugural class of Doctor of Pharmacy students in August 2005 to full implementation of the entire program and graduating our inaugural class in May 2009, creating the SIUE School of Pharmacy has been an extraordinary effort that has produced exceptional results. Our graduates are now practicing the profession of pharmacy throughout Illinois and the region, improving the quality of health care for the patients they serve. The School is the product of incredible commitment and dedication from the University administration, the School of Pharmacy administrative team, faculty, students and supporters. The SIUE School of Pharmacy was granted full accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education in June 2009.
Our student-centered approach is evident in everything we do. The faculty are experts in their fields, exhibiting enthusiasm and commitment to embracing the transformation of the pharmacist’s role from a traditional dispenser of medicines to a direct provider of patient care. The curriculum and facilities are truly state-of-the-art, with technologically advanced classrooms, research laboratories, the Express Scripts Drug Information and Wellness Center and a contemporary curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, problem solving, professionalism, teamwork and lifelong learning. Experiential opportunities begin in the first academic year and culminate with advanced practice rotations in the fourth year, allowing students to apply their skills in numerous patient-care environments.
The SIUE School of Pharmacy provides students with an exceptional education because of the quality of its faculty and staff, as well as the students themselves. We have developed and matured together with excellence and patience as our goal. I hope you will take the time to bookmark this site and check back regularly. If you would like to schedule a personal visit, please contact the School at 618-650-5150 or send an e-mail to pharmacy@siue.edu.
Philip J. Medon, Dean
