Brandon is a Buchanan County native, graduating from Hurley High School in 2004, joining the US Army National Guard shortly after where he served 8 years, and deploying to Iraq in 2007-2008 as a Combat Engineer in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In 2013, Brandon graduated from Old Dominion University with a Bachelor’s degree in…Keep Reading Brandon M. Estep
Charla Thompson, PharmD
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
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
Joshua R. Snead
Joshua Snead is the Information Technology Specialist for the Appalachian College of Pharmacy. Joshua is a native of Buchanan County and a graduate of Grundy High School. He lives in Rowe, VA with his wife, Nicole, their two children, Ethan and Sophie, and their Golden Retriever Jack. Joshua attended Southwest Virginia Community College where he…Keep Reading Joshua R. Snead
James E. Florence, DrPH
James (Jim) Florence serves as Professor and Dean of the Department of Public at the Appalachian College of Pharmacy. Jim holds a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree in preventive care and a master’s degree in public health (MPH) from Loma Linda University in California. He also holds master’s degrees in biology and theology. Before…Keep Reading James E. Florence, DrPH
ACP Records Lowest National and State Student Loan Default Rate at 0.00 Percent
OAKWOOD, VA (OCTOBER 27, 2020) – The Appalachian College of Pharmacy has been recognized in LendEDU’s second annual report on student loans showing ACP students had a 0.00 percent student loan default rate, ranking it as number one in the state of Virginia and in the country. A total of 137 institutions of 4,398 examined…Keep Reading ACP Records Lowest National and State Student Loan Default Rate at 0.00 Percent
(This is a "Page")Dean’s Message
A message from our Dean Located in the heart of the central Appalachian Mountains, the College offers one of the few accelerated three-year Doctor of Pharmacy programs in the nation. The Appalachian College of Pharmacy was created to serve regional needs and to provide a beacon for progressive pharmacy practice and education that will shine…Keep Reading Dean’s Message
(This is a "Page")Doctor of Pharmacy Application Process
Domestic & International Application Process Applicants who plan to apply for admission to the Appalachian College of Pharmacy are required to submit an application through the Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS). PharmCAS is a web-based application service which applicants use to submit their application, supplemental application, official transcripts or transcript evaluations, English language proficiency score,…Keep Reading Doctor of Pharmacy Application Process
(This is a "Page")ACP’s Frequently Asked Questions
Academics Applying for Admission Letters of Recommendation Health & Safety General Previous Experience Interview Financial Information…Keep Reading ACP’s Frequently Asked Questions
