Department of Pharmacy Practice
The University of Mississippi

The Division of Pharmacy Professional Development (DPPD) is located at the University of Mississippi Medical Center campus.

Access our development offerings online at PharmacyCPD.org

Vision: To be the recognized leader that catalyzes professionals to drive practice advancement in Mississippi and beyond.

Mission: The mission of the Division of Pharmacy Professional Development is to develop professionals to:

  • Identify and meet each patient’s unique medication-related needs
  • Promote wellness and healthy lifestyle behaviors
  • Ensure that medications are used appropriately
  • Fully participate as essential members of interprofessional patient care teams
  • Implement sustainable, value-based financial models
  • Serve as effective preceptors

We will accomplish this by:

  • Offering cutting-edge educational programs through a variety of innovative delivery mechanisms
  • Successfully integrating professional development across the University of Mississippi campuses (Oxford and Jackson), the State, and beyond
  • Continually enhancing and strengthening the value of our offerings
  • Building on our relationships with preceptors and alumni
  • Establishing partnerships, collaborations, and strategic alliances

Our Team

Stuart T. Haines, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCACP – Professor & Director, Pharmacy Professional Development
Meagan A. Brown, Pharm.D., BCACP – Clinical Associate Professor & Coordinator, Community Pharmacy Practice
Gary D. Theilman, Pharm.D. – Associate Professor & Coordinator, Instructional Technology
Marie Barnard, Ph.D. – Associate Professor & DPPD Development Associate
Joshua Fleming, Pharm.D.. BCACP – Clinical Associate Professor & DPPD Development Associate
Laurie Fleming, Pharm.D., BCACP – Director of Experiential Programs and Experiential Affairs & DPPD Development Associate
Scott S. Malinowski, Pharm.D. – Clinical Associate Professor & DPPD Development Associate
Patricia M. O’Sullivan, M.A. – Instructor & DPPD Development Associate