Osterhaus Medal for Lifetime Achievement

The Osterhaus Medal for Lifetime Achievement is presented annually to one or more individuals who have made extraordinary achievements in the pharmacy profession. This medal is the pinnacle award given by the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, for a recipient who has advanced the practice of pharmacy in profound ways or made substantial strides in discovery.

Distinguished Alumni Award

The Distinguished Alumni Award is presented annually to individuals who have made distinguished contributions to the theory and practice of pharmacy or have demonstrated major accomplishments in a professional pharmacy practice, or in pharmaceutical research and development.   

Honorary Alumni Award

The Honorary Alumni Award annually honors friends of the college for their personal contribution toward pharmacy achievement, leadership and service to the profession, or exhibits exceptional service to the college. These individuals inspire our students and serve as role models. 

Genesis Award

The College of Pharmacy honors graduates of the past 15 years who have achieved early distinction in their field. Nominees include those who have made considerable contributions to the theory and practice of pharmacy or have demonstrated major accomplishments in a professional pharmacy practice or in pharmaceutical research and development.

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Preceptor

Each year the college of pharmacy recognizes preceptors with awards.  These preceptors excel in experiential teaching of student pharmacists.

Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Preceptor

Each year the College of Pharmacy recognizes preceptors with awards. These preceptors excel in experiential teaching of student pharmacists.

Faculty Preceptor

Each year the college of pharmacy recognizes preceptors with awards.  These preceptors excel in experiential teaching of student pharmacists.

College of Pharmacy Award for Teaching Excellence

The College of Pharmacy Award for Teaching Excellence is a peer-reviewed nomination process for recognizing outstanding faculty. Clinical-track faculty, tenure-track faculty, lecturers, visiting faculty and adjunct faculty are eligible for consideration through self-nomination or nomination by colleagues.

Class Teachers of the Year

In addition to the College of Pharmacy Award for Teaching Excellence, each PharmD class also recognizes an outstanding faculty member as their Teacher of the Year.

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