UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy - Pharmacy Administration & Leadership

Excited to kick off Day 1 of the UNC–AdPha Pharmacy Administration & Leadership (PAL) Workshop in Sydney, Australia! 🇦🇺

Over the next two days, we’ll be working with current and aspiring pharmacy leaders from across Australia to explore the principles and practices of effective leadership in today’s rapidly evolving healthcare environment.

Together, we’ll discuss topics including:
- Developing and communicating a shared vision
- Advancing pharmacy practice through strategic leadership
- Using data to inform decisions and drive improvement
- Building, onboarding, coaching, and developing high-performing teams
- Navigating workforce and organizational challenges

A special thank you to for partnering with us to bring this program to Australian pharmacy leaders.

Looking forward to two days of learning, discussion, and collaboration with an outstanding group of participants. The future of pharmacy leadership is bright.

Reminder to submit your application for the Executive MS in Pharmacy Administration and Leadership for Working Professionals by June 9th, 2026!

Need help or have questions regarding your application? Reach out to [email protected], we would love to help!

Apply here: https://tinyurl.com/4wsbkwj9

Reminder to submit your application for the Executive MS in Pharmacy Administration and Leadership for Working Professionals by June 9th, 2026!

Need help or have questions regarding your application? Reach out to [email protected], we would love to help!

Apply Here: https://tinyurl.com/4wsbkwj9

Day 2 of the 13th Annual Research in Education and Practice Symposium (REPS) was another outstanding day at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy!

The HSPAL Track continues to be an incredible opportunity for residents to share all the great research the complete throughout the year — creating space for meaningful discussion, networking, feedback, and leadership growth across programs and institutions.

Our residents and preceptors both had some professional development sessions as well today. Residents had the opportunity to hear from David Weiss on Financial Planning 101, while preceptors participated in a valuable session led by Mollie Scott, PharmD, BCACP, CPP, FASHP, FNCAP focused on generational challenges related to precepting and leadership development. Both sessions sparked thoughtful discussion and provided practical insights that attendees can take back to their organizations and residency programs.

A huge thank you to all of the residents, preceptors, faculty, speakers, and attendees who helped make this year’s REPS such a success. We are already looking forward to next year!

If your residency program is interested in participating in future REPS programming, please reach out to [email protected] for more information.

Today we kicked off the 13th Annual Research in Education and Practice Symposium (REPS) at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy — our version of the Eastern States, Great Lakes, and SERC Residency Conferences!

REPS provides pharmacy residents and postgraduate trainees the opportunity to showcase the outstanding research and projects they are leading, receive meaningful feedback from preceptors and faculty, network with colleagues across programs, and participate in professional development sessions focused on advancing practice and leadership.

Excited to see the incredible research, innovation, and leadership being showcased over the next two days. Looking forward to learning from our colleagues and celebrating the outstanding work happening across pharmacy education and practice.

Our Health-System Pharmacy Administration & Leadership (HSPAL) Track continues to provide both HSPAL and non-HSPAL residents the opportunity to present alongside PAL peers and receive focused, leadership-oriented feedback to further strengthen their work and professional growth.

A huge thank you to Erin Maxwell, PharmD, BCPS and Gregory Heindel, PharmD, MPH for their outstanding keynote presentation, “When the Bar Moves: How Pharmacists Can Protect Evidence-Based Care,” and for challenging attendees to think critically about the pharmacist’s role in advancing and protecting evidence-based care.

Today we celebrate one of our favorite days of the year — Graduation Picnic and Commencement for the MS Program in Health-System Pharmacy Administration & Leadership at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy.

Please join us in congratulating the Class of 2026! We are incredibly proud of what this talented group has accomplished and even more excited to see how they’ll lead the future of pharmacy.

This year, we celebrate five graduates from our Executive Masters Program for Working Professionals Program: Alexia Steele, Effie Zannikos, Hubert Lahr, Nataliya Shamanska, and Ni'Kyla Sutton

We also recognize 17 graduates from our Hospital Partnership Program, representing 12 outstanding hospital partners: Addison Dumes South, Alexandria Wingler, PharmD, MBA, Allison Bicker, Amira Mustafa, Audrey Harrington, Farwa Syed, Pharm.D., Hope Schier, PharmD, James Isaacs, Jonathan Martinez Gines, Keyana Joseph, PharmD, Kimberly G., Lucas Haas, Madelyn Fischer, Maria Hill, PharmD, Noshin Mahmud, Robert Gresham III, PharmD, and Victoria Stang, PharmD, MHA

Hospital Partnership Institutions include:
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Baptist Health South Florida, BayCare Health System, Boston Medical Center, Cone Health, Duke University Hospital, Eskenazi Health, Massachusetts General Hospital, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Novant Health, University Hospitals of Cleveland, UNC Rex, and UNC Medical Center.

Congratulations, graduates — your leadership journey is just beginning, and we can’t wait to see what’s next.

Yesterday, our MS in Pharmacy Administration & Leadership (PAL) team had the opportunity to participate in the PACE Strategic Planning Retreat—an energizing and highly productive day focused on shaping the future of our division.

It was incredibly valuable to step outside of our day-to-day environment and engage in thoughtful discussion around where PACE is heading and how we continue to grow our impact across education, practice, and leadership development. The level of collaboration, insight, and candid feedback across the group made it clear that we are building something truly meaningful together.

We’re excited about what’s ahead and how the MS PAL program will continue to align with and contribute to the broader strategic vision.

A big thank you to everyone who helped make the day a success, from thoughtful facilitation to seamless coordination—and to all who contributed their perspectives.

Looking for a residency and want to be part of the UNC Collaborative? Apply to one of our partner sites! Contact information below!

The UNC Collaborative pairs a two-year HSPAL/CPAL/SPAL residency with an MS in Pharmacy Administration and Leadership from the nation’s top-ranked pharmacy school. This program offers live, virtual, and interactive classes with relevant thesis and capstone projects tailored to your interest. Learn from top instructors while participating in top-notch residencies!

Boston Medical: Chris Goncalo ([email protected])

Cleveland Clinic - Main Campus: Dan Lewis ([email protected])

Cleveland Clinic - Akron General: Kyle Sobecki ([email protected])

Cone Health: Nick Gazda ([email protected])

Eskenazi Health: Christopher Wickesberg ([email protected])

Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center: Sacha Pollard Deloney ([email protected])

Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center: Sacha Pollard Deloney ([email protected])

Stanford Children's Hospital: Kim Lee([email protected])

UNC Medical Center – CPAL: Bob Granko ([email protected])

University Hospitals: Patty Roberts ([email protected])

Honored to celebrate a truly special moment this week at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy.

We had the privilege of recognizing Rowell Daniels, PharmD, MS, Chief Operating Officer of UNC Hospitals, as the inaugural recipient of the Practice Leader Legacy Award, an award established to honor individuals who exemplify exceptional leadership, innovation, and service in Pharmacy Administration & Leadership.

Rowell’s impact on the UNC MS program and the broader profession is profound. His longstanding commitment to developing future leaders, advancing practice, and investing in people truly embodies the spirit of this award.

Throughout the day, Rowell engaged with faculty, students, alumni, and health system leaders—highlighted by an interactive roundtable and a powerful seminar titled:

“Pharmaceutical Calculations and Other Not-so-scientific Professional Aspirations.”

His reflections on leadership, career growth, and the human side of our profession were both insightful and inspiring.

Grateful to have leaders like Rowell shaping the future of pharmacy.

Advance your career without pausing your life! The fully online Executive MS in Pharmacy Administration and Leadership offers flexible pacing for working professionals with as little as 2 hours of coursework per week and tuition as low as $0 with tuition reimbursement and scholarships. If you are a clinician looking to expand your leadership skills or seasoned executive, this program can be tailored to your needs.

Attend an upcoming webinar to learn more and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram!
- https://unc.zoom.us/meeting/register/ls9krrJ1RUy1WypdaqYVvg #/registration

Time doesn’t work? Reach out to [email protected], we would love to connect!