Pharmacy Studies

This is content from the Catalog 2016–2017 back issue. Please visit the current catalog for current information.

Program Dean: Carolyn Ma, Pharm.D., BCOP, CHTP/I
Email: pharmacy@hawaii.edu
Tel: (808) 933-2909

Website: pharmacy.uhh.hawaii.edu

Professors:

• Edward Fisher, Ph.D., R.Ph., Associate Dean, Academic Affairs
• Kenneth Morris, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
• John Pezzuto, Ph.D., Dean, Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy
• Rose Tseng, Ph.D., Chancellor Emerita
• Patricia Uber, Pharm.D., Co-chair, Department of Pharmacy Practice

Associate Professors:

• André Bachmann, Ph.D.
• Susan Jarvi, Ph.D., Director, Pre-Pharmacy Program
• Deborah Juarez, Sc.D.
• Carolyn Ma, Pharm.D., BCOP, CHTP/I
• Supakit Wongwiwatthananukit, Pharm.D., Ph.D.
• Anthony Wright, Ph.D.

Assistant Professors:

• Julie Adrian, D.V.M.
• Forrest Batz, Pharm.D.
• Leng Chee Chang, Ph.D.
• Mahavir Chougule, Ph.D.
• Cherie Chu, Pharm.D.
• Anita Ciarleglio, Ph.D., R.Ph.
• Linda Connelly, Ph.D.
• Roy Goo, Pharm.D.
• Daniela Guendisch, Ph.D.
• Aaron Jacobs, Ph.D.
• Dana-Lynn Koʻomoa-Lange, Ph.D.
• Yaw Owusu, Pharm.D.
• Dianqing Sun, Ph.D.
• Candace Tan, Pharm.D.
• Ghee Tan, Ph.D.
• Gary Ten Eyck, Ph.D.
• Sheri Tokumaru, Pharm.D., BCPS

Instructors:

• James Hall, Pharm.D.
• Anthony Otsuka, Ph.D.
• Mimi Pezzuto, R.Ph.

Clinical Specialists:

• Kendra Demaris, Pharm.D.
• Eryn Kishimoto, Pharm.D.
• Christina Mnatzaganian, Pharm.D.
• Victoria Rupp, Pharm.D.

Director of Clinical Education:

• Lara Gomez, Pharm.D.

Clinical Education Coordinator:

• Patricia Jusczak, B.S.

Students earning the Bachelor of Arts in Pharmacy Studies degree (BAPS) attain broad and thorough knowledge in the liberal arts and basic sciences, as well as specialized education in the field of pharmacy, both didactic and experiential in nature. These students are well positioned to take advantage of numerous educational and career opportunities in diverse areas, including positions in pharmacy, health care, or medicine, or may continue on in research, business, and academia.

The BAPS degree also acknowledges the achievement of students who complete a minimum of four years of college education, including rigorous course work in the basic and pharmacy sciences, on their path to the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.

This degree is available only to students currently enrolled in the PharmD program at UH Hilo DKICP.

Student Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of the four year PharmD program a graduate will be able to:

1. Think critically and solve problems effectively.
2. Communicate effectively with patients and other health care providers in all matters related to providing pharmaceutical care. 
3. Make ethical decisions concerning pharmaceutical care. 
4. Demonstrate professional and social responsibility.
5. Engage in self-directed learning.
6. Manage all aspects of pharmacy related activities.
7. Promote public health and provide drug information and education to patients and other health care providers.

Curriculum

• B.A. in Pharmacy Studies Requirements
• Pharmaceutical Science (PHPS) Courses