School of Pharmacy–Boston
Mission Statement
School of Pharmacy-Boston
“The School of Pharmacy–Boston delivers high quality, novel programs characterized by a hallmark signature of excellence in teaching and an environment conducive to professional development and to achieving national prominence in research and scholarship. The programs prepare a culturally diverse student body to become qualified practitioners in the delivery of patient-centered care and in the advancement of services and research in the pharmaceutical profession.”
Department of Pharmacy Practice
“The mission of the Department of Pharmacy Practice is to prepare students to become qualified pharmacy practitioners in the provision of patient care as members of a multidisciplinary health care team. The department promotes excellence in teaching, research and scholarship, and professional services through collaborative initiatives. The department guides students in professionalism and career development as well as fosters extended learning opportunities through post-graduate training and education.”
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
“The primary mission of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences is to provide the highest quality education to students in pharmacy and the pharmaceutical and health sciences through excellence in teaching. The Department develops and conducts research and scholarship in order to expand knowledge, address the health care needs of society, and meet the strategic mission of the School and College. The Department supports graduate education and the development and fostering of programs which better prepare students to pursue careers in industry, academia, and government.”
Office of Experiential Education (OEE)
“The Office of Experiential Education provides students with a continuum of required and elective pharmacy practice experiences throughout the curriculum from introductory to advanced. These experiences enable students to apply their classroom and laboratory based learning in a direct patient care setting to allow students to develop their ability to perform at the highest level of professional excellence. The Office of Experiential Education works very closely with full-time and adjunct faculty to ensure the establishment of objectives for pharmacy practice experiences, assessment of student performance, and documentation of attainment of desired outcomes including direct interaction with a diverse patient population in a variety of practice settings as well as collaborative activities with other health care professionals. The Office of Experiential Education performs as a team whose primary focus is to meet or exceed accreditation standards, to facilitate the success of students, and to provide direct support for faculty and preceptors.”