UF College of Pharmacy
Teaching Certificate Program
Elevate your ability to educate the next generation of pharmacists through the UF College of Pharmacy’s Teaching Certificate Program, a 12-month experience that blends formal training, real-world teaching opportunities, and expert mentorship.
Start Date
July 14, 2025
End Date
June 30, 2026
Cost
$125
Goal
To empower participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to effectively design, deliver, and evaluate educational experiences, fostering a positive and impactful learning environment for students.
Target Audience
This course is designed for pharmacy residents, fellows, and graduate students who are interested in learning more about teaching.
Overview
Participants will receive formal training in delivering pharmacy education in the classroom and in the clinical practice environment. This 12-month program will occur longitudinally throughout the year and provide opportunities for course facilitation in the classroom, precepting pharmacy students in their pharmacy practice experiences, and providing a formal lecture. Participants will learn about evidence-based teaching methods in higher education, craft a teaching philosophy, and engage in virtual sessions to discuss and solidify the concepts of the program.
Course Objectives
- Develop and Implement Effective Teaching Strategies
- Evaluate and Provide Constructive Feedback
- Craft a Personal Teaching Philosophy
- Enhance Presentation and Facilitation Skills
- Integrate Technology in Education
Modules
Evaluating Performance and Feedback
Skills Based Teaching
Developing and Delivering Professional Presentations
CV Development & Transitioning
Technology and Teaching
Collaborative Learning Methods
Teaching Philosophy/Portfolio
Clinical Precepting
Careers in Academia
Course Requirements
- Complete both the FERPA and HIPAA trainings as assigned by the University of Florida.
- Complete module lectures and assignments as designated on the course website.
- Facilitate approximately 24 hours in skills lab courses at the college during the duration of the program.
- Participate and contribute in quarterly virtual sessions that occur synchronously with the program.
- Meeting 1 (Orientation): August 4, 2025, 6-7 p.m.
- Meeting 2: September 4, 2025, 6-7 p.m.
- Meeting 3: November 4, 2025, 6-7 p.m.
- Meeting 4: March 4, 2026, 7-8 p.m.
- Meeting 5: June 3, 2026, 7-8 p.m.
Faculty Leaders
Gainesville
James Taylor Pharm.D., CDE, BCACP
Jacksonville
Orlando
Bradley N Phillips Pharm.D., BCACP
Faculty and Staff in Program
Kaitlin M Alexander Pharm.D., BCCCP
Anthony M Casapao PharmD, MPH, FIDSA
Eric F Egelund Ph.D., Pharm.D.
Michelle Z Farland Pharm.D.
Carinda J Feild Pharm.D., FCCM
Robin M Li Pharm.D., BCACP, NBC-HWC
Kalen Manasco Pharm.D., BCPS, BCPPS, FCCP, FPPA
Lisa S Miller Pharm.D., M.A., BCPS, MSCP
Teresa E Roane PharmD, MBA, BCACP
Jodi Taylor Pharm.D., BCCCP, FASHP
Angelina Vascimini Pharm.D., BCACP