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Department of Pharmacotherapy and Outcomes Science

Shaping the future of medication effectiveness and patient care

Pharmacotherapy and outcomes science integrates pharmacy practice, clinical sciences and health outcomes research. It focuses on optimizing medication use and improving patient outcomes through personalized evidence-based approaches. Our department combines expertise in pharmacotherapy, clinical pharmacology, digital health, personalized medicine and health economics to educate and train future pharmacists, researchers and leaders.

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Degree Offerings

Our M.S. and Ph.D. programs offer rigorous training in pharmacotherapy and outcomes research, equipping students with the expertise to drive innovations in patient care and health outcomes.

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Research

Our researchers lead the development of innovative treatments and improvements in health care delivery for patients of all ages and conditions.

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Courses

Review a list of pharmacotherapy and outcomes science courses on the VCU Bulletin site.

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Student Organizations

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Who We Are

Faculty and Staff

Meet our dedicated faculty and staff, whose expertise and commitment drive our mission and foster a dynamic learning environment.

Graduate Students

Meet our current graduate students, who are actively contributing to cutting-edge research and advancing their fields within the department.

Alumni

Explore the achievements of our alumni, who exemplify the success and impact of our department's education and training.

Pharmacotherapy and Outcomes Science News

Cait Gibson, Pharm.D., earned the Emerging Teaching Scholar Award at the AACP Pharmacy Education conference in Boston in July. (Photo courtesy of AACP)

Aug. 9, 2024

Pharmacy professor earns national award as emerging teaching scholar

Cait Gibson is ‘paving the way for bringing evidence-based practices into the classroom that will improve how we educate future pharmacists nationwide,’ says pharmacy dean.

Jennifer Bucknam, a student member of the VCU Vaccine Corps, vaccinates a community member at the VCU Health Hub at 25th in January 2021. (File photo by Thomas Kojcsich, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Dec. 21, 2023

VCU recognized as first Pharm.D. program of merit by the Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education

The designation, which recognizes excellence in gerontology and geriatrics education, stems in part from a 30-year relationship with the Department of Gerontology in the College of Health Professions.

A new VCU-led study is among the first to explore the economics of pharmacist prescribing to improve blood pressure control.(Getty Images)

Nov. 3, 2023

Expanding pharmacists’ role for patients with hypertension could prevent 15 million heart attacks and save $1.1 trillion over 30 years, VCU-led study finds

The study details how pharmacists’ ability to treat patients with hypertension could have a positive impact on both Americans’ quality of life and the U.S. health care system.