Internationally recognized graduate programs and nationally ranked Doctor of Pharmacy
program (<em>US News and World Report</em>), with a proven track record of producing
high-quality scientists and pharmacists for over 70 years
Top 5 nationwide first-time NAPLEX pass rate over past 11 years AND #1 in Texas for
past 4 years
Progressive, integrated PharmD curriculum reinforced with innovative and application-based
skills labs and hands-on, robust experiential training
Relevant professional development opportunities promoting postgraduate training and
employment success for students in a variety of practice settings
Robust network of guest lecturers and seminar speakers with wide range of expertise
such as clinical practice, pharmacy administration, health outcomes and policy, biomedical
sciences, pharmaceutical industry, managed care and government agencies
Nationally recognized program in conjunction with seven TMC institutions to offer
a combined Residency and M.S. in Pharmacy Leadership and Administration (PLA) training
program
Nationally ranked Top 30 in research funding
Internationally recognized scholars and inventors
Significant contributor to the Tier One status of the university
High-quality, multidisciplinary, innovative research programs supported by funding
from federal agencies, industry, foundations and private donors
Resources, infrastructure and core facilities at UH and TMC partners to support the
research enterprise
Inaugural leadership for university-level Drug Discovery Institute and highly productive
college-level research centers
Diverse faculty, preceptors, staff and students integrate unique perspective to education,
research and practice
Collaborative and collegial culture with joint decision-making driven by faculty,
staff and students
Internationally recognized faculty passionate for research, scholarship, education,
entrepreneurship and service
Strong leadership, highly effective staff and extensive alumni network that elevate
pharmacy education, research and practice
Strong professional student leaders recognized nationally for service and skills
Physical facilities, state-of-the-art equipment and integrated technology catalyze
effective, flexible models/modes of learning and innovative research
Extensive network facilitates access to national organizations, governmental agencies
and pharmaceutical industry and allows for specialized rotations, pharmacy practice
sites, research collaborations and exposure to unique and diverse patient populations
Membership within the TMC, the largest medical center in the world, provides opportunities
for partnerships with stakeholders, research collaborations, preceptorship and interprofessional
education, as well as access to progressive models of clinical pharmacy practice and
cutting-edge technology
Collaboration with UH COP RGV Pharm.D. Satellite Program and DHR provides education
and training, research and community outreach to diverse patient and student populations
Houston, as one of the largest and most ethnically diverse cities in the nation and
rich in health care resources, promotes a culture of inclusion that attracts top national
and international talent and provides exposure to a broad range of experiential and
employment offerings
