Dick R. Gourley, Pharm.D., Dean
James C. Eoff,
Pharm.D., Executive Associate Dean
Duane Miller, Ph.D., Associate
Dean for Research and Graduate Programs and
Chairman Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
George C. Wood, Pharm.D., Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Glen E. Farr, Pharm.D., Assistant Dean for Continuing Education and East
Tennessee
David K. Solomon, Pharm.D., Associate Dean for VA and Hospital Affairs
Richard A. Helms, Pharm.D., Chairman Department of Pharmacy
John Autian, Ph.D., Professor and Dean Emeritus
The School of Pharmacy was organized in 1898 as a part of The University of Tennessee, Knoxville and in 1906 was transferred to the Dept. of Medicine at the University of Nashville. In 1911, the School of Pharmacy became a part of the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Memphis and since 1912 has been operated as a separate entity from the Medical College.
The designation, College of Pharmacy, was made in 1959, consistent with the other colleges of The University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
Historically, the College of Pharmacy has been greatly influenced by its location in the Health Science Center in close proximity to a wide spectrum of health facilities. In recent years, deliberate efforts have been made to integrate the teaching, research and service programs of the College with similar activities of sister colleges, hospitals and health facilities throughout the city and the state. These efforts have made possible the extension of the professional and postgraduate programs to embrace clinical and advanced professional training.
The College also maintains extension offices in Nashville and Knoxville, as part of the statewide commitment to pharmacy education and public service. These units assist in coordinating continuing education and professional experience programs for practitioners and students.
The Doctor of Pharmacy degree is granted upon successful completion of the professional curriculum and compliance with the requirements of the University for graduation.
Graduate study is offered in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences as part of the College of Graduate Health Sciences with emphasis in the areas of medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical technology, or health sciences administration. A dual Pharm.D./Ph.D. program is available to select students. Postgraduate fellowships and residencies are also offered by the Department of Pharmacy.
The College of Pharmacy offers the Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.) This is an entry-level professional doctorate similar to that of other health sciences (e.g., Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry). The course of instruction covers eight semesters over four academic years (see Curriculum).
The curriculum includes lecture and laboratory courses, and a strong clinical component. Clinical instruction is emphasized in the third and fourth years of the curriculum to provide the student with experiential training both in traditional practice settings of community and hospital pharmacy as well as advanced clinical roles in internal medicine, pediatrics, mental health, parenteral nutrition, ambulatory care, and other specialty areas.
Students will gain a general competence in all basic required areas as well as have an opportunity to take advanced elective clerkships, externships, and courses in their area of interest.
Students may be required to complete a portion of the clerkship and externship experiences outside Memphis. These experiences may be at one of several locations throughout the state. International professional experiences are available to a limited number of students in England, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Holland, Spain, Ireland, Sweden and Denmark.
The faculty is organized to constitute functional units in the major disciplines of the pharmacy curriculum. In addition to the full-time and part-time members of the Colleges of Pharmacy, the teaching personnel includes faculty of the College of Medicine, the College of Dentistry and the Graduate School of the University.
The College of Pharmacy is fully accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education. The College is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy and is fully recognized by all states, thus qualifying its graduates to be eligible for all Board of Pharmacy examinations. The College’s continuing education program, that offers seminars and independent study courses throughout the state, is approved by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education as a provider of continuing education.
The Pharmacy Alumni Association of The University of Tennessee sponsors programs and projects that are beneficial to the College, the University and the profession. Pharmacy graduates automatically become members of the University Alumni Association and receive the news publications distributed by the Alumni Office.
The first three years of the pharmacy program consist of a pre-professional curriculum completed in a university or a community college that holds membership in its regional association. Courses for the pre-pharmacy curriculum are not offered at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center. In order to be admitted to the College of Pharmacy, a student must have completed 90 semester hours of required course work at an accredited institution (see Pre-pharmacy Curriculum).
The quality of work completed in the pre-pharmacy curriculum must have been such as to predict success in a professional school. A grade of “C” or above must be achieved for each required pre-pharmacy course and the overall academic average for all courses completed must not be less than a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. In addition, the student must satisfactorily complete the national Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT).
A minimum 40th percentile score with individual subject area percentile scores not less than 25, is required for interview. The minimum percentile score is not a competitive score. Students should take the exam (PCAT) in October of the second pre-professional year. The January date should be reserved should the applicant be required to retake the exam. To apply for the PCAT testing, write or call: The Psychological Corporation, 555 Academic Court, San Antonio, Texas 78204, (800) 622-3231. Personal interviews and a minimum of three letters of recommendation are also required as a part of the admission process.
It should not be assumed that completion of the minimal course requirements assures admission to the College. Admission is through a Committee on Admissions and is based on the overall qualifications of the applicant. Academic record, references and information included in the application are all considered. Any candidate may be required to complete additional course work without regard to his academic average at the time of evaluation. Admission is in the fall semester only, beginning in mid August.
Twelve hours of electives must be scheduled in the social sciences and humanities (e.g., Sociology, Economics, Political Science, History, etc.) The remaining fourteen hours of electives may be scheduled in the natural sciences, business administration, humanities or other areas pertinent to the individual’s personal or professional interest. Should there be questions relative to the completion of prerequisite courses, please communicate with the Office of Admissions, College of Pharmacy; The University of Tennessee Health Science Center; Memphis, TN 38163 Telephone (901) 448-6120.
BIOLOGY SEQUENCE
| General Biology/Zoo 1 & 2 Anatomy-Physiology 1 & 2 * Microbiology ** Immunology | 8 8 4 3 |
| CHEMISTRY SEQUENCE General Chemistry 1 & 2 Organic Chemistry 1 & 2 Biochemistry 1 & 2 *** | 8 8 6 |
| MATH & OTHER SCIENCE Statistics Calculus Physics | 3 3 4 |
| ENGLISH English Composition Communications/Speech | 6 3 |
| ELECTIVES Social Science Electives | 6 (Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, Economics) |
| Humanities Electives | 6 (Literature, Language, History, Philosophy) |
| General Electives | 14 (Any courses &/or specific undergraduate requirements) |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: | 90 |
* Human Anatomy & Human Physiology may be taken as separate courses totaling 8 hours ** Microbiology may only be available as a 3 hour course (while the 4 Microbiology hour course is preferred, the 3 hour course will be acceptable if a lab is included)
*** Biochemistry lab is NOT required, but recommended if available; If the college you attend only offers ONE general biochemistry course, you may make up the additional hours with an additional upper level biology course such as Cell Biology or Genetics)
While an undergraduate degree is valuable, and the majority of students accepted to the College of Pharmacy have a degree prior to admission, if you are able to successfully complete all 90 hours of pre-requisite courses within 3 academic years, you should apply to the College during the 3rd year of your pre-requisites.
All students must show evidence of being certified as competent in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) before progressing to the second term of the first professional year and must be recertified in their third professional year by a health promotion/heart saver course instructor. If students fail to be certified they will not be allowed to register for the next academic year.
Advanced placement in pre-professional subjects is accepted under the following guidelines:
Requests for admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy Program should be directed to the Office of Enrollment Services following the second year of pre-professional work. Application may be submitted on line upon completion of two years of pre-pharmacy requirements and should be submitted no later than February 1 of the year in which admission is desired. The application form must be completed by the candidate, referably printed or typed, along with a nonrefundable $50 fee.
Admission on an advanced standing basis is dependent on the availability of a position in the class. An applicant requesting admission as an advanced standing student, in consideration of courses completed satisfactorily in another pharmacy school, must present credentials duly certified by the proper authorities, as follows:
In addition, the applicant should provide:
Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) scores.
Three letters of recommendation.
Course descriptions from current pharmacy curriculum.
Students from schools holding membership in the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy will be allowed full course or subject credit for all courses completed satisfactorily. The last two years of study must be in The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Pharmacy.
Student performance is evaluated through examinations by faculty members during each semester. Additionally, at the end of each semester a final examination period of five days is provided. Written examinations on each subject taught during the preceding semester may be given during this period.
No student will be excused from an announced final examination except:
Each student’s performance is determined by senior instructors or course coordinators of the subjects for which they registered. Students who meet the course(s) requirements will be promoted in the subsequent term.
The Academic Standing and Promotions Review Committee continually monitor the student’s overall performance. The Committee adjudicates within the framework of the following guidelines:
Academic probation will be imposed upon a student when the student’s academic performance meets either or both of the following conditions:
l. The grade point average earned at the conclusion of the first semester of the first professional year, or the cumulative grade point average at the conclusion of any semester thereafter, is less than 2.33.
2. The grade point average earned for any one semester is less than 2.00.
A period of academic probation will be in effect during the semester immediately following the conclusion of the semester in which the student’s academic performance meets either or both of the conditions for imposition of probation. If at the conclusion of the semester during which a period of probation is in effect the student’s academic performance continues to meet either or both of the conditions for imposition of probation, another period of probation will be imposed. If at the conclusion of the semester during which a period of probation is in effect the student’s academic performance no longer meets either or both of the conditions for imposition of probation, another period of probation will not be imposed.
Conditions of academic probation will apply to a term of academic probation imposed upon a student.
Academic Probation will be imposed upon a student when the student’s academic performance meets either or both of the following conditions:
A student will be subject to dismissal recommendation when any one or more of the following conditions are met:
In addition, the minimum acceptable grade for any course attempted is a D. Courses in which an F is earned, both the original F in a course(s), as well as the newly earned grade will be used for the determination of the student’s overall cumulative grade point average.
Students with outstanding deficiencies in the professional curriculum may not register for courses in the next professional year without affirmative action by the Academic Standing and Promotion Review Committee.
Students may appeal any academic actions to the Academic Standing and Promotion Review Committee. The appeal must be submitted, in writing, within five (5) calendar days of receipt of notification of action. The Academic Standing and Promotion Review Committee will make a recommendation to the Dean who will make a decision on the appeal.
Further appeal from the decisions of the College of Pharmacy can be made to the Chancellor’s office.
Appeals from denials of promotions occurring at the end of the spring and fall semesters will be heard immediately following the spring and fall semesters, respectively.
The educational programs at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center have been developed by the faculty to provide students with the information and experience necessary to become practicing professionals. It is expected that students attend the various educational opportunities provided for them as a part of the curriculum of the college or school in which they are enrolled. It is not the policy of The University of Tennessee Health Science Center to require attendance at all classes. However, instructors may consider attendance mandatory for certain educational experiences. Students will be informed, in writing, where college policy requires class attendance.
All University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy students are required to obtain CPR certification for health professionals by the end of their first academic year. American Heart Association certification is good for 2 years and Red Cross certification is good for 1 year. Following initial certification, all University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy students must maintain active CPR certification during the P2, P3, and P4 years. If a student takes American Heart Association CPR they must be certified in the P1 and P3 years. If a student takes the Red Cross CPR certification they must be certified yearly. Students will not be allowed to enter the subsequent year without CPR certification. For the convenience of UT College of Pharmacy students, the UT Chapter of the Academy of Students of Pharmacy (ASP) offers American Heart Association CPR to first and third year students.
The pharmacy student must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of
2.33 in all courses in the Doctor of Pharmacy program. The official university grading system, used in all official reports of students’ grades, includes the following grades: A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D, F, P, WP, WF, G, I, and Au.
Grade Quality Point
A4
A-3.67
B+ 3.33
B 3.0
B-2.67
C+ 2.33
C C 2.0
C-1.67
D D 1.0
F0
In order to be eligible for the Doctor of Pharmacy degree, a student must comply with the following conditions:
The College of Pharmacy is authorized to grant honors for academic excellence. Students may graduate with honors, with high honors, or with highest honors in accordance with appropriate cumulative grade point averages based on performance in the professional curriculum only. Determination of honors will be made at the end of the fall semester of the 4th academic year.
3.70 - 3.84 with high honors
3.85 - 4.00 with highest honors
All states require applicants for the State Board Examination to show evidence of graduation from a recognized college of pharmacy. Anyone who contemplates entering the profession will bar himself from the privilege of practicing in such states if he fails to complete the academic requirements.
The Board of Pharmacy for the State of Tennessee is a member of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy. A graduate in pharmacy is eligible for reciprocity in those states holding membership in the National Association. The Board of Pharmacy requires graduation from a recognized college of pharmacy. In addition to graduation, a candidate must have satisfied the internship requirements of 1500 hours under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. The Board accepts 1100 internship hours from the College of Pharmacy.
For further information regarding the State Board requirements in Tennessee, contact the Director of the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy, 500 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville, Tennessee, 37219. Telephone (615) 741-2718.
The cost of room and board in a University residence hall varies depending upon the type of room. In addition to room, board and tuition fees, students will need money for books, supplies and personal expenses. Expenses vary among students. The cost of textbooks and school supplies is approximately $935.00 per year.
The college offers a limited number of scholarships based on academic excellence, leadership, and/or financial need. There is a multitude of options for federal and private loans. For financial aid information, contact the Office of Financial Aid.
Lilly Achievement Award–The recipient will be the graduating senior student who has the highest academic average in the professional pharmacy curriculum.
Minority Scholastic Award–Presented to the graduating minority student with the highest GPA.
American Society Of Hospital Pharmacists Leadership Award– Presented to the graduating student who has displayed interest in institutional pharmacy practice and involvement in professional pharmacy organizations either student groups, state societies or national organizations. The recipient should have leadership experience with these groups and be in the upper one-half of his/her class.
Medicinal Chemistry Award–The recipient is the graduating student who has the highest scholastic average in Medicinal Chemistry courses.
Pharmaceutics Award–The recipient is the graduating student who has achieved a high scholastic average in courses offered in the Department of Pharmaceutics and is judged by the departmental faculty to have exhibited outstanding professional characteristics.
Pharmacy Administration Award–The recipient will be the graduating student who has the highest general average in all pharmacy administration courses.
Perrigo Award Of Excellence In Non-prescription Medication Studies–Presented to the graduating student who demonstrates outstanding achievement in the student of OTC medication.
Tom Sharp Sr. Leadership Award–The recipient is a graduating student whose active participation and leadership in the affairs of the College is judged outstanding.
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals Outstanding Leader–The graduating student who has displayed accomplishment as a leader; nonacademic characteristics common in a leader; and is in the top 25% of the class.
Teva Pharmaceuticals Outstanding Student Award–Presented to the graduating student who excels in the study of pharmacy.
Glaxo-Smithkline Clinical Patient Care Award–The graduating student who has demonstrated outstanding performance in community or hospital practice, communication skills, patient counseling, patient case presentation, therapeutic drug monitoring, drug information, Clinical Literature, health screening, etc.
Roche Pharmacy Communications Award–The recipient is selected on the basis of
(1) demonstration of knowledge application in the practice of pharmacy to patients and to other health practitioners; (2) providing instructions and guidance to patients in the clinical practice of pharmacy: and (3) demonstration of commitment to the pharmacy profession, compassion towards patients and being career oriented.
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Excellence In Pharmacy Award–Recipient should be in upper 25% of class, demonstrate high professional motivation and the intent to enter practice upon graduation, demonstrate superior proficiency in provision of drug information services.
Facts And Comparisons Award Of Excellence In Clinical Communication–Recipient should be in top 25% of class academically and demonstrate superior verbal and written clinical communication skills.
Merck Award–(2 awards) Outstanding performance in the senior class. The specific criteria area: (1) academic excellence; (2) qualities that warrant other recognition.
Mortal & Pestle Professionalism Award Supported By Mcneil Products–The graduating student selected by classmates as the person possessing the professional characteristics of an outstanding future pharmacy practitioner.
Who’s Who Among Students In American Universities And Colleges–Graduating students who have demonstrated academic performance, participation in extracurricular activities, and community service.
Rho Chi Alpha Nu Chapter of Rho Chi, National Pharmaceutical Honor Society, was established at the University of Tennessee in 1948. Eligibility for membership in the society is based on high attainment in scholarship, character, personality, and leadership.
All candidates selected for membership must have completed the third semester of the curriculum of the College of Pharmacy.
Phi Lambda Sigma Theta Chapter of Phi Lambda Sigma was established at the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy in 1980. Phi Lambda Sigma means “Pharmacy Leadership Society.” Founded in 1965, the goal of Phi Lambda Sigma is to identify and recognize those individuals who are outstanding leaders in the profession of pharmacy.
Membership includes pharmacy students, pharmacy faculty, practicing pharmacists and honorary members. Pharmacy students must have completed the third semester of scholastic work applicable toward the pharmacy degree and have attained a scholastic grade point average of at least 2.5 to be eligible for membership.
Programs leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy Degree are available to qualified graduates of the College of Pharmacy and other colleges and universities.
Students may major in medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, pharmacoeconomics, health policy, and health systems management within the framework of the College of Graduate Health Sciences. Each program is flexible and may be varied to accomplish the objectives of each student. Students pursuing these programs will be required to complete a designed core of courses in the respective major and minor fields of study. Students will be required to present evidence of capacity to pursue independent investigational work and to complete a thesis assignment. For procedural details of the graduate program, students should consult with the College of Graduate Health Sciences and the Office of Enrollment Services.
Departmental fellowships and research assistantships are open to applicants who wish to assist in teaching and research and to pursue graduate study. Address inquiries to the chairman of the department in which the applicant desires to work.
These fellowships are available to qualified students upon application to the American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education. The fellowships include a stipend to cover the cost of tuition, books and academic fees in addition to an allowance for the individual needs of the fellow.
The curriculum of the College of Pharmacy is monitored to maintain its quality and efficiency. As a result, the curriculum presented is adjusted to meet current and future needs for pharmacy practice on a continual basis.
Fall Semester Credit
PHAR 111 Pharmacology 1 ..........................................................4
(4-0)
PHSC 112 Medicinal Chemistry 1 ................................................4
(3-2)
PHSC 114 Pharmaceutics 1...........................................................5
(4-4)
PHCY 111 Introduction to Pharmacy &
Health Care Environment ..................................................2
(1-2)
PHCY 112 Basic Clinical & Communication Skills .....................2
(1-2)
PHCY 113 Human Values and Professionalism............................1
(1-0)
TOTAL ....................................................................................18
(14-10)
Spring Semester Credit
PHAR 121 Pharmacology 2 ..........................................................4
(4-0)
PHSC 122 Medicinal Chemistry 2 ................................................4
(3-2)
PHSC 123 Pharmaceutics 2...........................................................4
(4-0)
PHSC 124 Pharmaceutics 3...........................................................2
(1-4)
PHCY 121 Self Care and Non-Prescription Drugs .......................3
(3-0)
PHCY 122 Introduction to Patient Care........................................1
(0-2)
PHCY 214 Immunization ..............................................................1
(1-0)
TOTAL ......................................................................................19
(16-8)
Fall Semester Credit
PHCY 211 Therapeutics 1 .............................................................3
(3-0)
PHCY 212 Therapeutics 2.............................................................3
(3-0)
PHCY 213 Patient Assessment......................................................2
(1-2)
PHSC 212 Pharmacokinetics and Dose Optimization ..................4
(3-2)
PHSC 214 Pharmacy Practice Management
& Pharmacoeconomics .......................................................3
(3-0)
Didactic Elective ...........................................................................2
(2-0)
TOTAL ......................................................................................17
(15-4)
Spring Semester Credit
PHCY 221 Therapeutics 3.............................................................3
(3-0)
PHCY 222 Therapeutics 4.............................................................3
(2-2)
PHCY 223 Applied Therapeutics 1 ...............................................2
(0-2)
PHCY 224 Applied Kinetics .........................................................2
(1-2)
PHSC 222 Pharmacogenomics......................................................2
(2-0)
PHSC 223 Medication Therapy Management...............................3
(2-2)
Didactic Elective ...........................................................................2
(2-0)
TOTAL ......................................................................................17
(13-6)
Fall Semester Credit
PHCY 311 Therapeutics 5 .............................................................4
(4-0)
PHCY 312 Therapeutics 6.............................................................4
(4-0)
PHCY 313 Applied Therapeutics 2 ...............................................2
(0-2)
PHCY 314 Drug Information & Literature Evaluation.................3
(2-2)
PHCY 315 Pharmacy Law ............................................................3
(3-0)
Therapeutics Selective or Didactic Elective..................................2
(2-0)
TOTAL ......................................................................................17
(14-4)
Students must take the following during the last three semesters (P3 spring, P4 fall, P4
spring) 2 months Basic Rotations (Institution and Community) 6 months Patient Care Rotations 4 months Elective Rotations 2 months Elective Courses. TherSelective or Rotation 1 month OFF Interprofessional Experience (3 credit hours)
Third Year Spring January Month 1 February Month 2 March Month 3 April Month 4 May Month 5 June Month 6
Fourth Professional Year Fall July Month 7 August Month 8 September Month 9 October Month 10 November Month 11
January Month 12
February Month 13
March Month 14
April Month 15
May Certification and IP 844
Departmental Courses
Department Chairman and Professor: Richard A. Helms, Pharm. D.
111 PHCY, Introduction to Pharmacy and the Health Care Environment. This course provides an introduction to the American health care delivery system and to the profession of pharmacy. Attention is focused on health delivery models, the environment in which health care is rendered, and providers of health care including pharmacists. Credit 2(1-2).
112 PHCY Basic Clinical and Communication Skills. This course emphasizes interpersonal relationships, patient counseling, and communications as they relate to pharmacy practice. Credit 2(2-1).
121 PHCY, Self Care and Nonprescription Drugs. A course designed to acquaint the pharmacy student with the principles of self-care and actions, uses, adverse reactions, and contraindications of nonprescription drugs. Credit 3(3-0).
122 PHCY, Introduction to Patient Care. A structured clerkship designed to introduce the student to pharmaceutical care with emphasis on the proper utilization of patient records and recitations involving the presentation of case studies. Credit 1(0-2).
*124 PHCY, Service Learning Project 1, Credit 1(0-4).
*125 PHCY, Service Learning Project 1, Credit 1(0-4).
211 PHCY, Therapeutics I. This course consists of lectures and recitations designed to develop the student’s ability to apply principles and concepts of clinical therapeutics to the care of patients with specific illnesses. Credit 3(3-0).
212 PHCY, Therapeutics II. This course is a continuation of Therapeutics I and consists of lectures and recitations designed to develop the student’s ability to apply principles and concepts of clinical therapeutics to the care of patients with specific illnesses. Credit 3(3-0)
213 PHCY, Patient Assessment. This course consists of lectures and is designed to teach interpretation of clinical laboratory tests and skills of health assessment necessary to evaluate patient response to drug therapy. Credit 2(1-4).
221 PHCY, Therapeutics III. This course is a continuation of Therapeutics II and consists of lectures and recitations designed to develop the student’s ability to apply principles and concepts of clinical therapeutics to the care of patients with specific illnesses. Credit 3(3-0).
222 PHCY, Therapeutics IV. This course is a continuation of Therapeutics III and consists of lectures and recitations designed to develop the student’s ability to apply principles and concepts of clinical therapeutics to the care of patients with specific illnesses. Credit 3(3-0).
223 PHCY, Applied Therapeutics I. Introduce concepts of pharmaceutical care into the curriculum prior to the 4th professional year by placing students in the clinical environment during the 3rd professional year. Students will have direct patient contact and will be required to present patient cases during small group recitations. Credit 2(04).
224 PHCY, Applied Pharmacokinetics. This course consists of lectures and recitations on the practical application of pharmacokinetic theory as it relates to the individualization of patient drug therapy, through the proper interpretation of drug serum concentrations. Credit 2(1-2).
*240 PHCY, Special Problems in Pharmacy. The purpose of this course is to allow students to design and implement a specific project in pharmacy. After completion of the project a written report is required. Credit (variable).
*241 PHCY, Special Problems in Pharmacy. A continuation of Clinical Pharmacy
240. Credit (variable).
*242 PHCY, Special Problems in Pharmacy. Continuation of PHCY 241 (credit variable)
*244 PHCY, Drugs of Abuse. This elective course explores the present state of the art regarding current trends and scientificknowledge about drugs and substances of abuse or misuse. Emphasis is directed toward the dilemmas or problems of drugs and society, and the role pharmacists can play as dispensers of clinical pharmacology and toxicology information and consultation in this area. Credit 2(2-0).
*245 PHCY, Clinical Toxicology. This course discusses the diagnosis and treatment of commonly occurring poisonings. Emphasis will be given to the basic concepts of patient oriented toxicology. Credit 2(2-0).
*249 PHCY, Community Pharmacy. This elective course is designed to provide the student with the basic principles of management required to solve problems in pharmacy location analysis, obtaining capital, purchasing, inventory control, pricing of products and services, financial analysis, computer applications, and pharmacy security. Credit 2(2-0).
*256 PHCY, Personal Finance and Financial Planning. To help students gain a solid understanding of the principles that impact personal financial decisions, including those concepts of financial planning and investing necessary to meet personal goals. Credit 2(2-0).
*257 PHCY, Top 200 Drugs. To familiarize the student with the generic names, common brand names, appropriate dosages, indications, contraindications, and common side and adverse effects of the 300 most commonly prescribed medications. Some basic pharmacology of the major drug classes will also be included in the lecture material. Credit 2(2-0).
*258 PHCY, Design and Conduct of Clinical Research Studies. The objective of this course is to outline for students and trainees the process of conducting clinical research from a scientific, ethical, regulatory and managerial perspective. Educational activities that will complement various didactic presentations include review of original research articles, observation of an ongoing clinical research project, and preparation and presentation of a clinical research protocol by the participants. Credit 2(2-0).
*259 PHCY, Complimentary and Alternative Medicine, Credit 2(2-0)
*260 PHCY, CPR Instruction, Credit 2(2-0).
311 PHCY, Therapeutics V. This course is a continuation of Therapeutics IV and consists of lectures and recitations designed to develop the student’s ability to apply principles and concepts of clinical therapeutics to the care of patients with specific illnesses. Credit 3(3-0)
312 PHCY, Therapeutics VI. This course is a continuation of Therapeutics V and consists of lectures and recitations designed to develop the student’s ability to apply principles and concepts of clinical therapeutics to the care of patients with specific illnesses. 4(4-0)
313 PHCY, Applied Therapeutics II. A continuation of PHCY 223 Applied Therapeutics I. Credit 2(0-4).
314 PHCY, Drug Information and Literature Evaluation. This course consists of lectures, recitations, and laboratory sessions designed to introduce pharmacy students to the resources available and services provided by the Drug Information Center and Library. In addition, it deals with the basics of experimental design, research methodology, and evaluation of the current drug literature. Emphasis is placed on search strategies and provision of drug and toxicology information to health care professionals. Credit 3(2-2).
315 PHCY, Pharmacy Law. A study of the numerous laws, both statutory and regulatory, which govern and control the practice of pharmacy and the manufacturing, distribution, and dispensing of drug products; and the delivery of clinical pharmacy services. An exploration of the professional conduct for pharmacy practice is included. Credit 3(3 0).
323 PHCY, Asthma Certification, Credit 1(1-0).
324 PHCY, Basic Community Pharmacy. An introductory professional experience directed by volunteer faculty members practicing community pharmacy in the Memphis area. Credit 4(0-40).
325 PHCY, Basic Institutional Pharmacy. An introductory professional experience directed by volunteer faculty members practicing institutional pharmacy in the Memphis area. Credit 4(0-40).
*342 PHCY, Advanced Nutrition Therapeutics Selective. This course will provide the student with an advanced understanding of specialized nutrition therapeutics in both hospitalized and home patients. Credit 2(2-0).
*343 PHCY Psychotherapeutics Selective. This course is designed to expand the students’ knowledge of the basic principles of psychopharmacotherapy. The course will develop a familiarity with the “second-line” and “atypical” agents used in psychiatry, as well as to expose the students to some of the controversies surrounding a number of therapeutic modalities. The course will require patient contact as a means of addressing the need for an awareness and understanding of the realities regarding psychiatric illness. Credit 2(2-0).
*345 PHCY, Neonatal/Infant Therapeutics Selective. This course will focus on inpatient and ambulatory therapeutics in pediatric patients less than 1 year of life. The course will consist of lectures, case presentations, and a field trip. Each student will also be required to make a short presentation on a therapeutic controversy that affects this patient population. Credit 2(2-0).
*346 PHCY, Critical Care Therapeutics Selective. This course will help students gain familiarity with the care and management of the critically ill patient. The course will assist in understanding the research associated with therapeutic interventions and provide a rationale for various treatment modalities utilized in a variety of diseases. Credit 2(2-0).
*347 PHCY, Pediatrics Therapeutics Selective. This course is designed to strengthen the student’s knowledge of common pediatric problems and to increase their confidence in optimizing pharmacotherapy in the patient population. 2(2-0)
*348 PHCY, Ambulatory Care Therapeutics Selective. This course will further prepare the doctor of pharmacy student for the required ambulatory care clerkship in the 4th professional year. Topics pertinent to the ambulatory patient will be discussed, with special attention given to drug selection and patient education. An emphasis will also be given to basic physical assessment. Credit 2(2-0).
*350 PHCY, Women’s Health Selective. Focuses on a woman’s life phases, including the young adult, midlife, mature and advanced years. Course content includes discussion on role and life cycle issues that affect health, patient/pharmacist interactions, physiology, sexuality and reproduction, etc. Particular emphasis will be placed on medication monitoring due to gender differences in disease presentation and incidence, pharmacokinetics, adverse effects, and on patient education. Credit 2(2-0).
*351 PHCY, Infectious Diseases Selective. This course is designed to strengthen the students’ antibiotic database so that he/she will be more knowledgeable and confident in optimizing antimicrobial pharmacotherapeutics. Particular emphasis will be placed on knowing antibiotics; specifically, the therapeutic use, adverse effects, pharmacokinetics, and patient education issues associated with these agents. Credit 2(2-0).
*352 PHCY, Applied Infectious Disease Selective, Credit 2(2-0).
*353 PHCY, Drug Induced Disease Selective, Credit 2(2-0).
*354 PHCY, Oncology Therapeutics Selective, Credit 2(2-0).
*355 PHCY, Cardiology Therapeutics Selective, Credit 2(2-0).
400 PHCY, Medicine I. A one-month structured rotation providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of internal medicine. Credit 4(0-40).
401 PHCY, Medicine II. A continuation of PHCY 400. Credit 4(0-40).
402 PHCY, Medicine III. A continuation of PHCY 401 Credit 4(0-40).
406 PHCY, Contemporary Biotechnology. A one-month elective rotation that focuses on new and innovative therapies with an emphasis on biotechnology. Credit 4(0-40).
408 PHCY, Nephrology. A one-month elective rotation providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics of nephrology. Credit 4(0-40).
410 PHCY, Adult Cardiology. A one-month structured rotation providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of pharmacy in the area of cardiology. Credit 4(0-40).
411 PHCY, Adult Oncology. A one-month structured rotation providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapecutics in the area of oncology. Credit 4(0-40).
412 PHCY, Adult Oncology II. A continuation of PHCY 411 (0-40)
413 PHCY, Pulmonary. A one-month structured rotation providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of pulmonary medicine. Credit 4(0-40).
414 PHCY, Infectious Diseases. A one-month structured rotation providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of infectious diseases. Credit 4(0-40).
415 PHCY, Infectious Disease II. A one-month continuation of PHCY 414, Infectious Disease. Credit 4(0-40).
416 PHCY, Gerontology. A one-month elective rotation providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of pharmacy in the area of gerontology. Credit 4(0-40).
417 PHCY, Gerontology II. A one-month continuation of CLPH 416, Gerontology Clerkship. Credit 4(0-40).
418 PHCY, Long Term Care I. A one-month externship conducted in long term care facilities, or pharmacies which service such facilities, and which promotes the development of pharmacy practice skills appropriate for long term care facilities. Credit 4(0-40).
419 PHCY, Long Term Care II. A continuation of PHCY 418 Credit 4(0-40).
420 PHCY, Emergency Medicine. A one-month elective rotation providing supervised development of skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of intensive care medicine. Credit 4(0-40).
422 PHCY, Critical Care Medicine I. Rotation emphasizing the understanding and management of problems specifically related to critically ill patients, particularly trauma and surgical patients. Identification of patient problems according to major body systems and application of clinical therapeutics to the critically ill patient will be stressed. Specific topics discussed include hemodynamic and physiologic monitoring, pharmacokinetic considerations and infectious problems in the critically ill ICU patient. Credit 4(0-40).
423 PHCY, Critical Care Medicine II. Rotation emphasizing the understanding and management of problems specifically related to critically ill patients, particularly burn patients. Identification of patient problems according to major body systems and application of clinical therapeutics to the critically ill patient will be stressed. Specific topics discussed include hemodynamic and physiologic monitoring, pharmacokinetic considerations and infectious problems in the critically ill ICU patient. Credit 4(0-40).
425 PHCY, Surgery/Transplant. A one-month elective rotation providing supervised development of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of surgery or transplant. Credit 4(0-40).
430 PHCY, Pediatric I. A one-month structured rotation providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of pediatrics. Credit 4(0-40).
431 PHCY, Pediatric II. A one-month continuation of 430 PHCY, Pediatrics. Credit 4(0-40).
432 PHCY, Pediatrics III. A continuation of 431 PHCY, Pediatric II. Credit 4(0-40).
433 PHCY, Pediatric Oncology. A one-month structured rotation providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of pediatric oncology. Credit 4(0-40).
434 PHCY, Neonatology. A one-month rotation which emphasizes the understanding and management of drug therapy issues related to the care of special problem newborns. Credit 4(0-40).
435 PHCY, Obstetrics-Gynecology. A one-month elective rotation providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of obstetrics-gynecology. Credit 4(0-40).
436 PHCY, Clinical Toxicology. A one-month elective rotation providing experience with poisoning victims and the promotion of rational therapeutics for toxicologic problems. Credit 4(0-40).
440 PHCY, Nutrition I. A one-month structured rotation providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of nutritional support. Credit 4(0-40).
441 PHCY, Nutrition II. A one-month continuation of PHCY 440, Nutrition. Credit 4(0-40).
442 PHCY, Nutrition III. A one-month continuation of PHCY 441 Nutrition. Credit 4(0-40).
444 PHCY, Home Infusion Therapy. A one-month rotation that emphasizes the development of clinical skills in the area of intravenous drug therapy conducted in the home. Such therapies include antibiotics, chemotherapy, pain control, nutrition and hydration. Credit 4(0-40).
450 PHCY, Ambulatory Care I. A one-month structured rotation providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of ambulatory care. Credit 4(0-40).
451 PHCY, Ambulatory Care II. Continuation of CLPH 450. Credit 4(0-40).
452 PHCY, Ambulatory Care III. A continuation of PHCY 451 ambulatory care rotation Credit 4(0-40).
453 PHCY, Ambulatory Care, Community Pharmacy I. A one-month ambulatory care rotation conducted in a community pharmacy where there is a commitment to providing extensive clinical pharmacy services. Credit 4(0-40).
458 PHCY, Chemical Dependency. A one-month structured rotation providing supervised development of clinical knowledge and skills in the promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of chemical dependency and alcohol and substance abuse. Credit 4(0-40).
460 PHCY, Drug Information. A One-month structured rotation providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of drug information. Credit 4(0-40).
461 PHCY, Drug Information II. A continuation of PHCY 460 Credit 4(0-40)
462 PHCY, Therapeutic Quality Assurance. A one-month structured rotation providing supervised clinical experience to foster the development of concepts, knowledge and skills to enable implementation and participation in quality assurance activities in the institutional setting. Credit 4(0-40).
463 PHCY, Applied Pharmacokinetics. A rotation designed to focus on (a) clinical pharmacodynamics, (b) the basis for drug-specific target concentrations, including strengths and limitations of studies establishing the therapeutic ranges, and (c) recommended strategies for applying pharmacokinetic principles to individual patients. Credit 4(0-40).
465 PHCY, Clinical Research I. This one-month P-4 rotation will involve the Pharm.
D. student in the procedures and techniques used in the laboratory analysis of patient samples from a variety of clinical studies. The student will learn proper procedures for sample preparation and analysis. Additionally, the student will learn several approaches to proper data handling, manipulation and preliminary statistical analysis. 4(4-0)
466 PHCY, Clinical Research II. A continuation of PHCY 465, Clinical Research I. 4(4-0)
470 PHCY, Mental Health. A one-month structured rotation providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of mental health. Credit 4(0-40).
471 PHCY, Mental Health II. A continuation of PHCY 470. Credit4(0-40).
477 PHCY, Therapeutics Drug Monitoring. A rotation designed to focus on clinical pharmacodynamics, basis for drug-specific target concentrations, including strengths and limitations of studies establishing the “therapeutic ranges” and recommended strategies for applying pharmacokinetic principles to individual patients. Credit 3(3-0).
479 PHCY, Compounding Pharmacy 2, Credit 4(0-40).
480 PHCY, Advanced Community Practice I. A one-month externship conducted in community pharmacies and which promotes the development of practice skills in comprehensive pharmaceutical care. Credit 4(0-40).
482 PHCY, Advanced Community Practice III. A continuation of PHCY 481. Credit 4(0-40).
483 PHCY, Advanced Institutional Practice I. A one-month externship conducted in institutional pharmacies, most often hospitals, and which promote the development of practice skills in comprehensive pharmaceutical care. Credit 4(0-40).
483. Credit 4(0-40).
486 PHCY, Public Health. A one-month institutional externship conducted in a U.S. Public Health Service facility, most often Native American Service programs in Alaska, North Carolina, Arizona, and New Mexico. Credit 4(0-40).
488 PHCY, Community Pharmacy Management 2, Credit 4(0-40).
489 PHCY, Advanced Institutional Management 1. A one-month externship conducted in institutional pharmacies, most often hospitals, and which focuses upon the development of management skills appropriate for institutional pharmacy practice. Credit 4(0-40).
491 PHCY, Pharmaceutical Marketing. A one-month externship directed by pharmacists employed by major pharmaceutical companies. A major objective of this experience is to provide the student with an appreciation of the influence of sales and marketing upon overall pharmaceutical care. Credit 4(0-40).
492 PHCY, Pharmacy Association Management I. This program is based at the headquarters of the Tennessee Pharmacists Association in Nashville. Student will participate in the day-to-day responsibilities of TPA staff and officers, including meeting planning, monthly journal publication, interfacing with Tennessee State Legislature and Tennessee Medicaid Office. Some interaction with the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy is also possible. Credit 4(0-40).
494 PHCY, Academic Administration, Credit 4(0-40).
495 PHCY, Medication Safety, Credit 4(0-40).
499 PHCY, International Studies. A one-month special externship conducted in pharmacy practice settings in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, England, Sweden, Denmark, or Spain. A major objective of this experience is to provide the student with an appreciation of cultural and political influences upon the practice of pharmacy. Credit 4(0-40).
*Elective Courses
Department Chairman and Professor: Duane D. Miller, Ph.D.
112 PHSC, Medicinal Chemistry I. A course devoted to the study of synthetic entities and natural products which are either chemotherapeutic agents or components of medicinal compounds. In some instances, the chemical interpretation of health hazards associated with a given group of compounds (e.g., insecticides) will be among the topics considered. Credit 4(3-2).
114 PHSC, Pharmaceutics I. A course designed to familiarize the student with the fundamental principles pertaining to and the techniques employed in the formulation of pharmaceutical agents. Credit 5(4-4).
122 PHSC, Medicinal Chemistry II. Continuation of Medicinal Chemistry PHSC
112. Credit 3(3-0).
123 PHSC, Pharmaceutics II. A continuation of PHSC 114 Credit 4(4-0).
124 PHSC, Pharmaceutics III. A continuation of PHSC 123 Credit 2(1-4).
213 PHSC, Pharmacokinetics and Dose Optimization. An introduction to concepts and techniques involved in quantitative processes associated with the absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination of drugs. Kinetics of these processes will be rigorously developed, based on appropriate model systems. The didactic material and assigned problems will emphasize current pharmacokinetic literature and will familiarize the students with the latest advances in this rapidly expanding area. Credit 4(3-2).
214 PHSC, Pharmacy Practice Management & Pharmacoeconomics. This course acquaints students with the basic principles of management including planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and controlling a practice, business, or organization. Attention is focused on management of capital, time, inventory, and human resources. Credit 3(3-0)
223 PHSC, Medication Therapy Management, Credit 3(2-2).
*240 PHSC, Introductory Research in Pharmaceutics I. A course designed to introduce the student to research techniques in the pharmaceutical sciences. Credit by arrangement with the Chairman of the department. Credit varies.
*241 PHSC, Introductory Research in Pharmaceutics II. A continuation of Pharmaceutics 340. Credit by arrangement with the Chairman of the department. Credit varies.
*242 PHSC, Introductory Research in Pharmaceutics III. A continuation of Pharmaceutics 241. Credit by arrangement with the Chairman of the department. Credit varies.
*254 PHSC, Pharmacy Informatics. This course provides an introduction to (1) current information management needs in institutional pharmacy, (2) computer-based information systems in hospitals today, (3) concepts of informatics, (4) characteristics of computer databases, and (5) characteristics of expert systems. Credit 2(2-0).
*258 PHSC, Introduction to Nuclear Pharmacy. The first of a three-course sequence to provide the 200 hour of didactic/laboratory material required by the NRC to become a nuclear pharmacist. Gives an overview of the use of radiopharmaceuticals in nuclear medicine, review of basic concepts of physics, atomic and nuclear structure, nuclear interactions, etc. Credit 2(2-0).
*259 PHSC, Basic Nuclear Pharmacy. Second course in a three-course sequence. This course involves radiation safety, characteristics and use of the geiger-mueller counter, gamma ray scintillation spectrometry-single channel analyzer, background reduction, etc. Credit 3(2-3).
*260 PHSC, Special Problems in Pharmaceutical Sciences 1. The purpose of this course is to allow the individual student to design and implement a specific project in pharmaceutical sciences. After completion of the project, a written report is required. Credit variable.
*261 PHSC, Special Problems in Pharmaceutical Sciences 2. continuation of PHSC
260. credit variable.
*262 PHSC, Special Problems in Pharmaceutical Sciences 3. continuation of PHSC
261. credit variable.
*263 PHSC, Advanced Nuclear Pharmacy. The third course in a three-course sequence qualifying the student to become licensed as a certified nuclear pharmacist. This course includes cardiac studies, pharmacologic stress agents, renal studies, hepatobiliary imaging, thyroid studies, etc. Credit 2(1-3).
440 PHSC, Nuclear Pharmacy. An elective rotation designed to introduce the student to clinical application concepts associated with the field of radiomedications. Credit 4(0-40).
441 PHSC, Pharmacokinetics. A one-month elective rotation providing supervised professional experience in research applications of pharmacokinetic principles. Credit 4(0-40).
442 PHSC, Industrial Pharmaceutics. An elective rotation designed to give the student experience in the operation of a pilot plant scale production facility for nonsterile dosage forms of drugs. Credit 4(0-40).
445 PHSC, Biopharmaceutical Analysis. A course designed to introduce the concepts and principles of instrumental analysis especially as they apply to biopharmaceutics. It will involve didactic and laboratory instruction. Credit 2(1-4). Elective Courses
Department Chairman and Professor: Burt Sharp, M.D.
111 PHAR, Pharmacy Pharmacology I. This course is designed to give students a fundamental knowledge of the interactions between drugs and living systems. Drug mechanisms of action and drug interactions are emphasized. Principles of drug metabolism, synergism, antagonism, accumulation and toxicity are also discussed. Selected laboratory experiments elucidate the mechanisms of drug actions. Credit 4(32).
121 PHAR, Pharmacy Pharmacology II. Continuation of Pharmacology 211. Credit
4(4-0).
Bradley A. Boucher, Pharm. D., Professor
Candace S. Brown, Pharm. D., Associate Professor
Rex O. Brown, Pharm. D., Professor and Vice Chairman
Michael Christensen, Pharm. D., Associate Professor
Peter A. Chyka, Pharm. D., Professor and Vice Chairman
Catherine Crill, Pharm. D. Assistant Professor
Roland N. Dickerson, Pharm. D., Associate Professor
James C. Eoff, III, Pharm. D., Professor and Executive Associate Dean
Glen E. Farr, Pharm. D., Professor and Assistant Dean,
Continuing Education/East Tennessee
Stephen Foster, Pharm. D., Assistant Professor
Emily B. Hak, Pharm. D., Associate Professor
Lawrence J. Hak, Pharm. D., Professor Scott Hanes, Pharm. D., Assistant
Professor Marsha Honaker, Pharm. D., Instructor Joanna Q. Hudson, Pharm. D., Assistant
Professor