Contact: Maureen Thielemans, 703-739-2330 ext. 1022
The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy is proud to announce it has selected 35 individuals to join its prestigious Academic Leadership Fellows Program (ALFP), a record number of accepted individuals since the program’s inception 19 years ago.
ALFP aims to support and contribute to the development of leaders in academic pharmacy and higher education. It utilizes an in-depth curriculum aimed at the development of self through the study of leadership theory, personal skills enhancement and guidance from demonstrated leaders. Critical topics addressing how to lead change, conflict management, diversity, equity and inclusion in leadership development, and advocacy will be covered during the four sessions.
New this year are virtual book and journal club discussions on a variety of leadership topics, enhanced discussion on inclusive leadership, as well as opportunities for enhanced ALFP alumni engagement later this year.
Upon completion of the program in 2023, these Fellows will join more than 500 program alumni, many of whom have assumed leadership positions in academic pharmacy, higher education, and other healthcare fields.
“Since it was initially designed and delivered, ALFP has had a transformational impact on our fellows, their institutions, and AACP,” said Lucinda L. Maine, Ph.D., R.Ph., AACP Executive Vice President and CEO. “With the many significant changes in leadership at AACP member institutions, ensuring there is a rich pipeline of capable leaders is critical.”
Fellows were selected on their qualifications with an intentional eye on diversity aspects, including gender, race/ethnicity, type of academic institution, geography, and discipline.
Fellows are grouped into five teams with a Leadership Facilitator, who is a senior leader in health professions education and provides support and encouragement to group members.
Patricia Chase, Ph.D., B.S.Pharm, MSHA, Clinical Professor at the College of Pharmacy, Oregon State University
Daniel Hansen, Pharm.D., Dean of the College of Pharmacy & Allied Health Professions, South Dakota State University
Anne Lin, Pharm.D., FNAP, Dean of the School of Pharmacy, Notre Dame of Maryland University
Rae Matsumoto, Ph.D., Sc.D., B.S., Dean of the Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy, University of the Pacific
Keith Olsen, Pharm.D., FCCP, FCCM, Dean of the College of Pharmacy, University of Nebraska Medical Center
For more information about the Academic Leadership Fellows Program, visit the AACP website