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Posted: 09-Oct-25

Location: Lexington, Kentucky

Type: Graduate Program

Categories:

Graduate Program

Pharmacy

Job Setting:

Academia

Specialty Practice Areas:

Research

The Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy (POP) track of the Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy is seeking applications from highly motivated Pharm.D. graduates interested in pursuing a PhD in pharmaceutical outcomes and policy. The program is designed for Pharm.D. graduates interested in research careers to design and implement studies, as well as develop theory and data-driven tools to understand the factors driving medication use and effects. Students can pursue research in the following areas:

• Assess the impact that medications and other substance use have on health outcomes at the population-level, considering variations in access, patterns of use, and social factors that affect health.
• Evaluate medication use and associated health outcomes in special populations, leveraging data sources such as administrative databases (electronic health records, insurance claims), population surveys, and surveillance systems.
• Apply findings to real-world settings that promote appropriate medication use for patients and professionals.
• Rigorously quantify the impact of global, national, and state pharmaceutical law, policies, and regulations on patients and medical professionals.

During the program, students will engage in applied research projects and complete courses leading to the Ph.D. degree.  The program is interdisciplinary, consisting of core requirements in (pharmaco)epidemiology, policy analysis, informatics, and statistical methods. 

Graduates of our program are highly-valued by the pharmaceutical industry, government agencies, and academia. Admission to the program is awarded on a competitive basis and includes an annual stipend of up to $40K and a benefits package consisting of a tuition scholarship and paid graduate student health insurance.

Please visit our website https://pharmacy.uky.edu/apply/phd-program  and/or contact Dr. David Feola david.feola@uky.edu  for more information. Students should submit their application by December 15, 2025.

About University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy

The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy is one of the top 10 pharmacy schools in the nation and continues to be a leader in pharmacy education, clinical care, and pharmaceutical research. For over 150 years, the College has attracted the best and brightest students to train as pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists, and leaders in academia, health care, and industry. Our success can best be measured by the achievements and accomplishments of graduates from our doctor of pharmacy, graduate, and residency programs who now serve as company presidents, industry executives, community leaders, valued health care professionals, professors, and deans.

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