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Founded in 1905, the USC School of Pharmacy is the oldest and foremost pharmacy school in Southern California. The school is a national leader known for its progressive curriculum and research excellence. Approximately 50 percent of the practicing pharmacists in Southern California are graduates of USC. The school has an average student body of 730 full-time students in the Pharm.D. program, 190 students in the Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Regulatory Science programs, a full-time faculty of 76 and more than 400 part-time and volunteer faculty.
The school occupies state-of-the-art facilities on the USC Health Sciences campus in metropolitan Los Angeles, adjacent to the Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center (one of the largest teaching hospitals in the country), the USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Doheny Eye Institute and the USC University Hospital. USC pharmacy students receive clinical training at these facilities and many other affiliated hospitals, health care clinics, skilled nursing facilities, home health care agencies and pharmacies in the Southern California region. The school also owns and operates two campus pharmacies. Recognized as one of the most innovative schools of pharmacy in the nation, the USC School of Pharmacy serves as a model for other progressive schools. In 1950, USC was the first to establish a Doctor of Pharmacy program. Additional national “firsts” that distinguish the school include: first clinical pharmacy program and first M.S. in radiopharmacy (both in 1968); first Pharm.D./M.B.A. dual degree program (1988); first M.S. and Ph.D. programs in pharmaceutical economics and policy (1994) and first professional doctorate in regulatory science (2008). The Pharm.D. program is complemented by additional dual/joint degree options, including the Pharm.D./J.D., Pharm.D./Ph.D., Pharm.D./M.S. in regulatory science, Pharm.D./M.P.H. and Pharm.D./M.S. in gerontology. The school also offers Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in pharmaceutical sciences, molecular pharmacology and toxicology, and pharmaceutical economics and policy.
Consistently the top-ranked private school of pharmacy, the school is second in the nation in funding from the National Institutes of Health. As a member of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, the school must maintain certain minimum requirements for entrance and graduation. The School of Pharmacy Pharm.D. program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
Health Sciences Campus
John Stauffer Pharmaceutical Sciences Center
1985 Zonal Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90089-9121
(323) 442-1369
FAX: (323) 442-1681
Office of Admission and Student Affairs
(323) 442-1466
Email: pharmadm@usc.edu
Email: pharmfa@usc.edu
www.usc.edu/schools/pharmacy
Administration
R. Pete Vanderveen, Ph.D., R.Ph., DeanFred G. Weissman, Pharm.D., J.D., Associate Dean, Academic and Clinical Affairs
Cynthia C. White, B.A., Associate Dean, Administrative Affairs
Ronald L. Alkana, Pharm.D., Ph.D., Associate Dean, Graduate Affairs and Curricular Development
Sarah F. Hamm-Alvarez, Ph.D., Associate Dean, Research Affairs, and Chair, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Michael Z. Wincor, Pharm.D., Associate Dean, Global Initiatives and Continuing Professional Development
Kathleen A. Johnson, Pharm.D., M.P.H., Ph.D., Chair, Titus Family Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Economics & Policy
Faculty
John Stauffer Dean’s Chair in Pharmaceutical Sciences: R. Pete Vanderveen, Ph.D., R.Ph.University Professor and Boyd P. and Elsie D. Welin Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences: Jean Chen Shih, Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor: Walter Wolf, Ph.D.
William A. Heeres and Josephine A. Heeres Endowed Chair in Community Pharmacy: Kathleen A. Johnson, Pharm.D., M.P.H., Ph.D.
R. Pete Vanderveen Endowed Chair in Therapeutic Discovery and Development: Roberta Diaz Brinton, Ph.D.
John A. Biles Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences: Wei-Chiang Shen, Ph.D.
Timothy M. Chan Professor of Complementary Therapeutics: Rajindar S. Sohal, Ph.D.
Gavin S. Herbert Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences: Sarah F. Hamm-Alvarez, Ph.D.
Charles Krown/Pharmacy Alumni Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences: Enrique Cadenas, M.D., Ph.D.
Provost’s Professor of Cell and Neurobiology, Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Psychology: Pat Levitt, Ph.D.
Provost’s Professor of Medicine and Pharmacy: Michael Kahn, Ph.D.
Professors: Ronald L. Alkana, Pharm.D., Ph.D.; Enrique Cadenas, M.D., Ph.D.; Timothy M. Chan, Ph.D.; Roberta Diaz-Brinton, Ph.D.; Dana Goldman, Ph.D.; Sarah F. Hamm-Alvarez, Ph.D.; Michael B. Nichol, Ph.D.; Wei-Chiang Shen, Ph.D.; Jean C. Shih, Ph.D.; Rajindar Sohal, Ph.D.; R. Pete Vanderveen, Ph.D.; Walter W. Wolf, Ph.D.
Associate Professors: James D. Adams, Jr., Ph.D.; Julio A. Camarero, Ph.D.; Jason N. Doctor, Ph.D.; Roger F. Duncan, Ph.D.; Ian S. Haworth, Ph.D.; Geoffrey Joyce, Ph.D.; Jeffrey S. McCombs, Ph.D.; Nouri Neamati, Ph.D.; Curtis T. Okamoto, Ph.D.; Neeraj Sood, Ph.D.; Clay C.C. Wang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professors: J. Andrew MacKay, Ph.D.; Bogdan Z. Olenjuk, Ph.D.; Bangyan Stiles, Ph.D.
Lecturer: Rebecca Romero, Ph.D.
Research Professor: Ian Hutchinson, Ph.D., D.Sc.
Research Associate Professors: Kevin J.Y.H. Shin Chen, Ph.D.; Julie Zissimopoulos, Ph.D.
Research Assistant Professors: Marco Bortolato, Ph.D.; Julianna Hwang, Pharm.D.; Ph.D.; Jennica Krankel, Ph.D.; Igor Rebrin, Ph.D.; Liquin Zhao, Ph.D.
Professors of Pharmacy: Kathleen A. Johnson, Pharm.D., M.P.H., Ph.D.; Frances Richmond, Ph.D.; Glen L. Stimmel, Pharm.D.; Bradley R. Williams, Pharm.D.
Associate Professors of Pharmacy: Melvin F. Baron, Pharm.D., M.P.A.; Paul M. Beringer, Pharm.D.; Kathleen H. Besinque, Pharm.D., M.S.Ed.; Steven Chen, Pharm.D.; Alfred Chin, Pharm.D.; Daryl L. Davies, Ph.D.; Julie A. Dopheide, Pharm.D.; Kevin L. Forrester, Pharm.D.; Jeffery Goad, Pharm.D., M.P.H.; William C. Gong, Pharm.D.; Jack W. Kern, Pharm.D.; Cynthia L.L. Lieu, Pharm.D.; Stanley G. Louie, Pharm.D.; Gladys H. Mitani, Pharm.D.; Tien Ng, Pharm.D.; Irving Steinberg, Pharm.D.; Gregory A. Thompson, Pharm.D.; Fred G. Weissman, Pharm.D., J.D.; Michael Z. Wincor, Pharm.D.; Annie Wong-Beringer, Pharm.D.; Frances S. Wong, Pharm.D.
Assistant Professors of Pharmacy: Betty Chan, Pharm.D.; Marc Cosep, Pharm.D.; Jennifer H. Cupo-Abbott, Pharm.D.; Shetal Desai, Pharm.D.; Melissa Durham, Pharm.D.; Emily Han, Pharm.D.; Kevin Kaneko, Pharm.D.; Jiwon Kim, Pharm.D.; Kum Ja K. Lee, Pharm.D.; May C. Mak, Pharm.D.; Edith Mirzaian, Pharm.D.; Tien Ng, Pharm.D.; Susie Park, Pharm.D.; Paula Phongsamron, Pharm.D.; Veena Venugopalan; Florence H. Wong-Yu, Pharm.D.
Distinguished Emeritus Professor: John A. Biles, Ph.D.
Emeritus Professor: Eric J. Lien, Ph.D.
Programs
The School of Pharmacy offers curricula leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) and Doctor of Regulatory Science (D.R.Sc.) degrees. Through the Graduate School, graduate degrees offered are: Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in pharmaceutical sciences, Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in molecular pharmacology and toxicology, Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in pharmaceutical economics and policy, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in clinical and experimental therapeutics and Master of Science (M.S.) in regulatory science. Five dual degree programs, one joint program and numerous certificate programs are also offered: Pharm.D./J.D., Pharm.D./M.B.A., Pharm.D./M.P.H., Pharm.D./M.S. in regulatory science, Pharm.D./M.S. in gerontology, Pharm.D./Ph.D., Pharm.D./graduate certificate in gerontology, certificate in clinical research design and management, certificate in food safety, certificate in preclinical drug development, and certificate in patient and product safety.The USC School of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 20 North Clark Street, Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60602, Phone: (312) 664-3575, FAX (312) 664-4652.
Tuition and Fees (Estimated)
Tuition for School of Pharmacy degree programs (Pharm.D.; M.S. and Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences; M.S. and Ph.D. in molecular pharmacology and toxicology; M.S. and Ph.D. in pharmaceutical economics and policy) is charged at the following rate (which differs from standard USC tuition): per semester (15-18 units) $21,663; for less than 15 units and each unit above 18 units, $1,444 per unit. See the Tuition and Fees section for fee information. These fees are based upon current information available at the time of publication and are subject to possible later change.Doctor of Pharmacy students must pay a $500 non-refundable acceptance deposit that is applicable toward tuition. For deposit information in other degree programs in the School of Pharmacy, please consult appropriate offices.
Honor Societies
Rho Chi
Theta chapter of Rho Chi, national honorary pharmaceutical society, was established at USC in 1925. Charters for chapters of this organization are granted only to student groups in those colleges that are members in good standing of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. Eligibility for membership is based on high attainment in scholarship, character, personality and leadership. All candidates selected for membership must have completed two years of college work, and they must be approved by the Dean of the School of Pharmacy.Phi Lambda Sigma
The Phi Lambda Sigma chapter was established at USC in 1988. This national pharmacy leadership society is devoted to identifying, supporting and recognizing the contribution of pharmacy students to their colleges, their classmates, their campuses, their communities and to their chosen profession.Student Housing and Service Facility, Health Sciences Campus
There are limited university-managed accommodations on the Health Sciences campus. Students may wish to live in student housing on the University Park campus, located about eight miles from the Health Sciences campus.The Blanche and Frank R. Seaver Student Residence, adjacent to the John Stauffer Pharmaceutical Sciences Center, provides dining facilities and a book store. For residence information, phone (323) 442-1576; for bookstore information call (323) 442-2674.