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College of Pharmacy
In 1881, the Medical College created a department of pharmacy that was the first of its kind in the South.
The School of Pharmacy was organized in 1882, discontinued after two years, then resumed on a permanent
basis in 1894. The school offered the degree of graduate in pharmacy (PhG). This program established the
foundation for developing a program for a degree of bachelor of science in pharmacy that begun in 1936.
The doctor of pharmacy degree program began in 1973 and a PhD program in pharmaceutical sciences was
initiated in 1982 (the latter administered through the MUSC College of Graduate Studies in collaboration
with the University of South Carolina).
The mission of the College of Pharmacy is to promote pharmaceutical care to the citizens of South Carolina
and the nation through fundamental commitment to education, service, and research by educating and training
pharmacy professionals and research scientists in an optimal environment for learning and discovery, as
well as providing educational opportunities for South Carolina pharmacists to promote lifelong learning.
Board of Directors
Membership and Dues
News & Upcoming Events
Awards & Recognitions
Continuing Education
Volunteer Opportunities
Links
Board of Directors (2006-2007)
President: Mary Stewart Murphey
President-Elect: David Shirley ('02)
Immediate Past-President: W. Kim Richardson, ('78)
Treasurer: Ralph Wilkie, ('53)
Faculty Alumni Liaison: Peter Edwards ('68, '94)
Joint Board Representative: Dr. David Owings, DDS ('60)
Ex-Officio Members:
Elizabeth P. Waters, Executive Director, Alumni Affairs
Membership and Dues
Alumni of the College of Pharmacy represent those individuals who have completed at least one
academic program from the College of Pharmacy, including baccalaureate and doctoral programs
in pharmacy and training programs in graduate pharmacy education.
Annual dues for the Pharmacy Alumni Association are $25 per year. Life member's dues are $300.00,
payable in a lump sum or in annual installments of $60 per year over a period of five years.
Any graduate of an accredited college of pharmacy may apply for consideration as
an associate member of the alumni association. Dues for associate members are the same as
those stated above.
Attention New Graduates: The most recent graduating class receives one year's complimentary
membership in the Alumni Association. After this first year, please be sure to join your
alumni colleagues in supporting the student projects, recognition programs and
other activities sponsored by the Alumni Association.
Questions about your dues should be directed to Anna Skipper at (843) 792-4276 or via e-mail at
skippera@musc.edu.
News & Upcoming Events
Pharmacy Alumni Homecoming Weekend
Friday, February 29 and Saturday, March 1, 2008
For all alumni and friends of the MUSC College of Pharmacy. Please note that Friday activities
will be held this year, including a tour of pharmacy facilities in the new MUSC Ashley River
Tower, re-dedication of the pharmacy museum, an alumni awards ceremony, and a homecoming
reception and tour at the College of Pharmacy's new Anderson House facility. Saturday's events
will feature a four-hour accredited continuing education program and a homecoming picnic at James
Island County Park for alumni, faculty, staff, and guests of the College, along with individual
reunion gatherings as announced to class groups via separate mailings. CE topics and speakers are
included in the weekend brochure. CE objectives are available to download below. A copy of the weekend
brochure and registration form can be viewed and downloaded from:
Weekend Brochure and Registration Form (pdf)
Continuing Education Program Objectives (pdf)
Golden Grads Induction and Annual Program
May 15-16, 2008
Classes of 1958 and before.
Award Luncheon hosted by President Greenberg. There will be a Golden Grads dinner and participation in MUSC commencement activities.
Class of 1958 of all colleges will be inducted into MUSC Golden Grads Association.
Please watch for mailings or call the Alumni Office at (843) 792-7979 or (888) 202-9306, toll-free, for more information.
Awards & Recognitions
Continuing Education
The College of Pharmacy offers several continuing education programs throughout the year. To learn more,
visit the Web site or contact the Pharmacy
Continuing Education Office at (843) 792-8440 or via e-mail at nickelr@musc.edu.
You can also contact the MUSC Continuing Education office toll-free at 1-866-637-6835 to get information on any MUSC supported continuing education activity.
Volunteer Opportunities
The Pharmacy Student Alumni Council is seeking degree and residency alumni willing to come to campus to share career information with current students through the ongoing career seminar series sponsored by the Alumni Association. These activities provide an opportunity for students to learn more about features of pharmacy practice in general or specialty areas, employment opportunities, and characteristics and skills needed to be successful in professional practice. Being able to learn from graduates who have entered practice before them is an invaluable tool for students. If you are able to share your experience and knowledge of your field with current students, please contact Betsy Waters in the MUSC Alumni Office at (843) 792-7979, local, (888) 202-90306, toll-free, or via e-mail to watersb@musc.edu.
Links
College of Pharmacy Web site
Provost’s Academic Updates
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