Historical Milestones
1951: The College of the Ozarks pharmacy program transfers to Little Rock, joining the University of Arkansas Medical Center.
1956: The college moves to the Shorey Building the same year the university hospital opens.
1993: First all Pharm.D. class graduates, years before the national requirement.
2011: Northwest Arkansas campus opens.
2026: College of Pharmacy celebrates 75 years.
Our Future
We have identified key strategic priorities to improve health through preparing future pharmacists and scholars, producing innovative solutions through research, and pioneering evidence-based practice.
Education and Curriculum
Redesign our curriculum to expand practice-based instruction, interprofessional collaboration, and clinical reasoning to produce graduates who meet healthcare demands.
Research and Scholarship
Boost external research funding, build research infrastructure and facilities, and support the dissemination of discoveries to expand pharmaceutical innovations.
Student Experience and Enrollment
Transform student services, engagement, advising, and learning and enhance student outcomes and experience to attract top talent and expand our pipeline of skilled pharmacists.
Team Development
Invest in professional development, unbiased policies, and cultivation of talent to aid recruitment, retention and advancement of exceptional faculty and staff.
The College of Pharmacy is redesigning the classroom for more hands-on learning. Find out about our practice transformation project and updates to our curriculum.
One College. Two Campuses.
All UAMS College of Pharmacy students complete the first two years in Little Rock before 25% transition to the Northwest Regional Campus.