Departments
Welcome to the Feik School of Pharmacy Department of Pharmacy Practice website. Our department is dedicated to providing students and residents an exceptional education in pharmacy practice. In the classroom, we work closely with the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and continue to build upon the foundation of basic and applied pharmaceutical sciences. Outside of the classroom, our faculty members provide experiential opportunities and patient care at sites throughout the San Antonio area. We have faculty specializing in ambulatory care, internal medicine, pediatrics, oncology, transplant, critical care, cardiology, psychiatry, geriatrics, infectious disease, drug information and the social/administrative sciences. Our faculty members are involved in research and scholarship activities both at the Feik School of Pharmacy and in collaboration with other organizations and health-systems.
In addition, as leaders in pharmacy we contribute to the profession by actively participating in a variety of local, state and national professional organizations. Together with the entire Feik School of Pharmacy faculty and staff, we foster the development of students and residents into healthcare leaders that provide outstanding pharmaceutical care. Discover the mission, vision and goals of the Department of Pharmacy Practice. Thank you for visiting and learning what our program has to offer. Please contact us if you have any questions or comments.
Cheryl Horlen, PharmD, BCPS
Assistant Dean and Chair of Pharmacy Practice
Welcome to the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Feik School of Pharmacy. Guided by our mission to provide students with a strong foundation in biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences, we prepare future pharmacy professionals who are knowledgeable, skilled, and ready to make meaningful contributions across academic, clinical, and professional settings. Our faculty and staff bring diverse expertise and a steadfast commitment to teaching, mentoring, and scientific discovery. Through rigorous coursework and integrative instruction, complemented by hands-on research opportunities for learners at the high school, undergraduate, and graduate levels, we foster ethical inquiry, critical thinking, and lifelong learning.
In close collaboration with the Department of Pharmacy Practice, we provide innovative instruction that bridges pharmaceutical and clinical sciences, preparing learners to excel in evolving healthcare environments. We are dedicated to supporting interprofessional education, promoting wellness and professionalism, and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
Whether you are a student, collaborator, or visitor, we invite you to explore the dynamic opportunities our department offers—and join us in shaping the future of pharmaceutical science and pharmacy.
Adeola O. Coker, PhD
Assistant Dean, Professor, and Chair of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Experiential education seeks to provide real life settings where the pharmacy student is able to apply the classroom knowledge and gain additional skills.
Primary Mission
The mission of the Office of Experiential Programs is to prepare competent and compassionate professional pharmacists. This is accomplished by partnering with quality experiential education sites and exceptional education preceptors.
Feel free to direct your questions about the Experiential Program or your roles as a UIW preceptor to:
Jeffrey Copeland, BS ThM, PharmD Assistant Dean, Experiential Programs jtcopela@uiwtx.edu
Tony Dasher, PharmD IPPE Coordinator/Assistant Professor jdasher@uiwtx.edu
Joanne Fazio-Gosser, RPh APPE Coordinator/Assistant Professor faziogos@uiwtx.edu
Thank you for your contributions as a preceptor and commitment to the future of pharmacy!
Information for Prospective Preceptors
Current Preceptors, please visit RxPreceptor for current information