The focus of pharmacy has shifted from supplying products to providing pharmaceutical care. This stimulating and comprehensive program of study prepares students to serve as a therapeutic consultant to physicians, nurses and patients and to ensure the proper use of drugs. Located on the Cecil B. Day Campus in Atlanta, the Southern School of Pharmacy has the advantage of utilizing a variety of pharmacy settings for practical experience and exposure to the new, emerging roles open to pharmacists. In addition to community practice and hospital pharmacy, students learn about internal medicine, geriatric and pediatric specialties, long-term care, home health care, drug information, pharmacokinetics, industry, managed care, nuclear pharmacy, and ambulatory medicine.
Students benefit from specific academic advising and open house programs.
The application fee, tuition deposit, and matriculation fee at the Southern School of Pharmacy are waived. The School prides itself on its commitment to the individual student. Pharmacy students are also encouraged to participate in professional organizations as preparation for leadership roles in the community and in the profession. In addition to the Pharm.