Dr. Charla Thompson is an Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the Appalachian College of Pharmacy in Oakwood, Virginia. She attended the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy where she earned both a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy in 1993 and a Doctor of Pharmacy with High Distinction in 1994. Dr.Thompson practiced pharmacy in her…Keep Reading Charla Thompson, PharmD
Caterina Hernandez, PhD
Dr. Caterina Hernandez serves the college as an Assistant Professor in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Department. She obtained a bachelor of the arts science degree in biology at Kalamazoo College with support from the John T. Williamson Memorial Scholarship and was named a Diebold Scholar for her senior research project examining parasite resistance to anti-helminthics. She…Keep Reading Caterina Hernandez, PhD
Christopher A. Clark, PharmD
Chris Clark, a native of Martinsville, VA, attended Radford University where he earned a bachelor of science with concentrations in chemistry and biology, competed on the golf team, and was an active member of the American Chemical Society and the Pi Mu Epsilon math fraternity. Before attending pharmacy school, Chris returned to his high school…Keep Reading Christopher A. Clark, PharmD
J. Kristen Preston, PharmD
Dr. Kristen Preston is an Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Appalachian College of Pharmacy. She attended the University of Kentucky where she obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology with an emphasis in Biotechnology in 1991, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy in 1995 and a Doctor of Pharmacy Degree in 2003,…Keep Reading J. Kristen Preston, PharmD
Mayra Rodriguez, PhD, MPH
Dr. Rodriguez is the discipline chair for epidemiology, preventive medicine, and public health curriculum for OMS I and OMSII at VCOM–Auburn. Her experience involves examining language as a mechanism of health behavior change (i.e., alcohol and substance use) among criminal justice offenders using motivational interviewing, a client-centered behavior change therapy among substance users involved in…Keep Reading Mayra Rodriguez, PhD, MPH
M. Faisal Hossain
Dr. M. Faisal Hossain is the Assistant Director of Research (PharmD) and Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Appalachian College of Pharmacy, where he plays an integral role in both research and education. He earned his B.Pharm. and M.Pharm. in Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology from the University of Dhaka and completed his Ph.D. in…Keep Reading M. Faisal Hossain
Pharmacy Admissions
Developing your Roadmap The Student Affairs Office invites you to join us in learning how to pursue a degree in pharmacy. This event is tailored to those who are just interested or who may not know what career path they might be interested in choosing. It is also suitable for someone in a four-year institution…
Community College to PharmD. A Pathway to Pharmacy
The Student Affairs Office invites you to learn more about pursuing a degree in pharmacy. This event is tailored to those at a community college who are interested in pursuing a health-related field but who haven’t considered pharmacy or assumed that it isn’t an option for them. Join in the discussion to learn everything you…
ACP Professor Named CASA Volunteer of the Year
OAKWOOD, VA (OCTOBER 27, 2020) – Appalachian College of Pharmacy Professor Caterina Hernandez was named the 29th Judicial Circuit Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program Volunteer of the Year. Hernandez was recognized October 23 at the 2019-2020 Volunteer Appreciation “Drop In” which was held in lieu of CASA’s annual banquet due to COVID-19 precautions. “We are…Keep Reading ACP Professor Named CASA Volunteer of the Year