Doctor of Pharmacy Degree | Pharmacy School Charlotte, NC School of Pharmacy Wingate University School of Pharmacy is committed to training the next generation of pharmacy practitioners, leaders, and innovators. request information pre-pharmacy application doctor of pharmacy application Are you thinking about using your biology degree in the healthcare industry? Explore HPAW You ARe at the Center The faculty and staff of Wingate University believe in putting students and teaching first. While we place the patient at the center of our healthcare equation, we place the student at the center of our academic mission. Mission Statement History 2023 - 2025 Strategic Plan The Wingate University School of Pharmacy aspires to: Vision: Provide a transformative experience. Mission: Educate leaders to advance the care of our community. Values: Learner-Centered, Community, Influence, Adaptability, Diversity Value Statements: Learner-centered - We will empower all learners to develop the skills, behaviors, and attitudes necessary for life-long success. Our learners are partners in education, and we value their interests and needs first in the pursuit of excellence and goal attainment. Community - We will promote a culture of community and collaboration among students, alumni, faculty, staff, patients, and the healthcare team built upon a foundation of respect, integrity, and compassion. We seek to be active partners in our community, serving the wellbeing of those around us. Influence - We will lead the profession forward by promoting a culture of mentorship and advocacy among all stakeholders in an effort to amplify the provision of patient-centered healthcare. Adaptability - We will ensure all students, faculty, and staff exercise adaptability to achieve success within the rapidly changing healthcare and higher education landscapes by promoting innovation, displaying creativity, and challenging the status quo. Diversity - We will foster an environment that ensures and values inclusivity, belonging, and appreciation. We will provide opportunities that nurture diversity of thought through tailored student experiences. Wingate University’s decision to begin a School of Pharmacy is an example of how the university has responded to the needs of the community throughout our history. When the School of Pharmacy began offering a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2003, it was the first step the university took into graduate healthcare education. The charter class graduated in 2007, the same year the School of Pharmacy received accreditation. In 2010, the Levine College of Health Sciences building was constructed on the Wingate campus to house the pharmacy program as well as the physician assistant studies program. Strategic Priority 1: Learner Enrollment and Success 1.1. Diversify and strengthen the pathways to admission in the Doctor of Pharmacy program 1.2. Enhance learner success, retention, and progression throughout the Doctor of Pharmacy program 1.3.  Maximize pharmacy graduate success in licensure and post-graduation placement Strategic Priority 2: Program 2.1. Complete implementation of the Blue Curriculum 2.2. Foster supportive, collaborative, professional relationships among learners, faculty, and staff 2.3. Promote learner wellbeing throughout the Doctor of Pharmacy program and beyond 2.4. Explore opportunities and partnerships to expand postgraduate opportunities 2.5.  Create a mechanism to demonstrate our programmatic impact on our region Strategic Priority 3: Faculty, Staff and Administration 3.1. Advance the culture within the School of Pharmacy toward our mission and vision while living our values 3.2. Develop a mechanism to determine if WUSOP has sufficient resources to effectively deliver and evaluate the Doctor of Pharmacy program 3.3. Develop members of our school community as leaders 3.4. Expand research and scholarship opportunities Strategic Priority 4: Stakeholders 4.1. Enhance engagement/feedback opportunities with all stakeholders 4.2. Strategically grow WUSOP’s involvement in community outreach to positively impact the health of our communities 4.3. Strengthen WUSOP’s relationship with the alumni community 4.4. Partner with other health science programs to advance interprofessional education and practice 4.5. Initiate and expand partnerships with pharmaceutical and medical industries moving into geographic regions 4.6. Explore revenue generating pharmacy services in collaboration with internal and external partners 4.7. Explore employer needs for their workforce and develop educational solutions to meet their needs Strategic Priority 5: Finances and Infrastructure 5.1. Enhance collaborations across the University 5.2. Reinforce the infrastructure of the School of Pharmacy 5.3. Contemporize physical facilities to reflect the future of healthcare and pharmacy 5.4. Strategically align resource utilization with current need and future growth Dean's Welcome Greetings! I am happy to welcome you to the Wingate University School of Pharmacy, a vibrant, learner-centered institution offering a four-year Doctor of Pharmacy program at our Wingate campus. Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, the Wingate School of Pharmacy has been taking giant strides in pharmacy education since it was founded in 2003. Supported by a low student-to-faculty ratio, our faculty and staff remain firmly focused on empowering students to become leaders who will make a difference in the wellbeing of their communities. Our 2025 PharmD graduates are living proof of our success, boasting an 84% residency match rate—well above the national average. As Dean, I invite you to explore our website, designed as a useful resource for future students and any others wanting to learn about the dynamic educational experience and opportunities we provide. If you need more information, or if you’d like to speak to a staff member, our office “door” is always open—online and in-person—so please don’t hesitate to reach out. As we aspire to fulfill our School of Pharmacy’s vision of providing a transformative experience, I welcome your curiosity and interest along each stage of our journey. Welcome to WUSOP! Go Bulldogs! School of Pharmacy duo places second in national Clinical Skills Competition Showing off their knowledge and critical-thinking skills, Cameron Carter and Jordan Saunders outperformed teams from 131 other schools on their way to the University's best finish ever in the competition. Pharmacy students put to the test at sim lab P3 pharmacy students put their skills to the test during a recent lab exercise at Central Piedmont Community College’s Simulation Center. Pharmacy faculty busy completing programs and publications Take a look at recent publications and accomplishments from faculty in the Wingate School of Pharmacy. School of Pharmacy well represented among national student organizations Four students take on leadership roles with an eye on effecting change in the pharmacy profession and preparing for the next steps in their careers. School of Pharmacy’s Taylor goes above and beyond, wins statewide award Ambulatory Care Pharmacist of the Year Shawn Taylor shares her passion for helping those less fortunate and helps Wingate students expand their vision of pharmacy. Pharmacy student wins national public-health award Jocelyn Davenport has embraced opportunities to make a difference in her community by educating area residents about the Covid vaccine and other public health issues. Grants help fund Covid Education Task Force Student volunteers survey residents and address vaccine concerns with help from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina and Food Lion Feeds. Health sciences students, faculty wage war on Covid-19 Health sciences students have helped administer hundreds of vaccinations in the battle against Covid. This weekend, they'll continue their efforts at a huge vaccination clinic in Monroe. Kouzi publishes article on HPV vaccine strategy School of Pharmacy (704) 233-8331 pharmacy@wingate.edu