OAKWOOD, VA (JANUARY 13, 2025) — Dr. Mackenza Harris joined the Appalachian College of Pharmacy as an assistant professor of pharmacy practice and recruiter at the Appalachian College of Pharmacy (ACP) earlier this academic year. She also serves as the pharmacist in charge at the Mountain Care Center.
“We were pleased to welcome Dr. Harris to our faculty at the start of this academic year,” said ACP Provost and Dean Susan Mayhew. “Having graduated from ACP, Dr. Harris knows firsthand the rigors of our three-year accelerated program leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy degree and is well-positioned to both mentor and teach our students here; to assist in recruiting efforts as we welcome additional students to our program; and to continue the work of our Mountain Care Center.”
A native of the region, Dr. Harris earned her Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from ACP in 2022 and an MBA from the University of Pikeville in 2021. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication studies from the University of Virginia’s College at Wise.
Prior to joining ACP, Dr. Harris was a clinical pharmacist at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA, for three years, where her specialized practice included pharmacokinetic dosing, renal dose adjustments and interdisciplinary rounding.
“Being back at my alma mater is incredibly meaningful,” Harris said. “This community shaped who I am today and I’m excited to give back through my work at the Mountain Care Center and by teaching at ACP.
“Educating future pharmacists allows me to multiply my impact and help prepare students to serve patients far beyond my own reach,” she added.
The Appalachian College of Pharmacy is the only three-year Doctor of Pharmacy program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Founded in 2003, the college accepted its first students in 2005. It is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Its mission is to cultivate a learning community committed to education, community outreach and the professional development of pharmacists. Its graduate pharmacists are now practicing throughout the United States.
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