It's hard to believe the Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy is in its fourth year of existence. As the students of the Inaugural Class (2010) begin their Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences, the College will have implemented the entire curriculum for the PharmD program. I would like to express my appreciation of the preceptors who have so diligently supported both the Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences and the Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences. The experiential program is approximately one-third of a PharmD curriculum; therefore, without preceptor support, we would not have a college of pharmacy.

In August, we welcomed the Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy Class of 2013. I am pleased to announce that the fourth class in our program continues to mirror the strong academic profile of the previous three classes. In May, over half of the class attended PharmaConnects, a weekend event designed to introduce incoming students to the College. Thanks to all the faculty and "veteran" students who participated. I am especially appreciative of Ms. Joy Hurley, Assistant Director of Admissions and Records, for her leadership in this event.

Very soon, the College's Graduation Committee will be meeting. That's right...GRADUATION COMMITTEE. On May 7, 2010, the College will conduct its first hooding ceremony. It would be impossible to list of the individuals who have given so much of their time, energy, and resources to get the College to this level in its development. Please continue to visit this website for more information about the events surrounding this historic occasion. 

As always, I invite you to drop by the College for a tour of our facilities. We are approaching the one-year anniversary of moving into our 105-year old building on the VA campus. The entire Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy community—faculty, staff, students, and administration—is very proud to call this building "home."