News | Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto

PharmD student Shahzil Sheikh on rotation at Women's College Hospital in Toronto.

New Three-Year Doctor of Pharmacy program at U of T a first in Canada

The new pharmacy program prepares students to be confident, versatile pharmacists capable of thriving in a rapidly evolving world of health care and discovery.

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Pharmacy alum sees change in acceptance of Indigenous cultures in health care

During Deborah Emery’s 40-year pharmacy career, she provided care in Sioux Lookout, Thunder Bay and Manitoulin Island.

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Welcoming Ivy Lam as Academic Lead in Climate, Health & Sustainable Care

Assistant Professor Lam will guide the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy's efforts to embed environmental sustainability across the Faculty.

LDFP Alumnus Heidi Wittke portrait with trees in the background

Pharmacy alum passionate about helping community pharmacists practice to full scope

As a pharmacy leader at Rexall, Heidi Wittke uses frontline experience to lead initiatives that improve patient care

Alison Thompson, Acting Associate Dean, Academic, with APPE Preceptors Rohit Lal, Gail Hopkins, Melissa Lo, Tarek Habash, Amanda Gin, and Julie Yeh, with Marcia McLean, Assistant Professor – Teaching Stream and Academic Lead, Experiential Education

Seven pharmacists recognized as APPE Preceptors of the Year

Preceptor of the Year Awards recognize excellence in teaching and mentorship.

Albert Villaluna, 2T5 PharmD for Pharmacists graduate

PharmD for Pharmacists grad gains key clinical skills to expand career

Albert Villaluna complemented industry experience with clinical experiential courses that showed breadth of pharmacy practice in Canada.

2T5 PharmD graduates Natalie Chaput, Adam Da Costa Gomes, and Yas Zareyan

Next in Rx: What’s next for our PharmD grads

Natalie Chaput, Adam Da Costa Gomes, and Yas Zareyan reflect on a their final year in the PharmD program, shaped by hands-on learning and student leadership, experiences that offered lasting insight and impact.

Alison Thompson, Acting Associate Dean, Academic, with Assistant Professors Certina Ho and Andrea Swanson, and Michael Saikali

Professors of the Year selected for excellence in teaching

Four professors at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy have been chosen as the 2025 Professors of the Year.

Kiera Miller, 2T5 Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) graduate

PharmD grad Kiera Miller set to practice in rural hospital

Experiential courses demonstrated the important role pharmacists play in providing health care in rural communities.

Portrait of Dean Lisa Dolovich standing in Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy building next to second floor lecture pod.

Dean Lisa Dolovich reappointed for second term

Professor Lisa Dolovich has been reappointed for a second term as Dean of the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, effective July 1, 2025, to December 30, 2030.

Welcome Brandi Cambray - Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream

Assistant Professor Cambray will continue educating students on clinical decision making, preparing them to practice to the fullest of their professional scope.

Portrait of Assistant Professor Lisa Ferrara

Welcome Lisa Ferrara - Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream

Assistant Professor Ferrara has nearly 30 years of experience in community pharmacy, playing a key role in the clinical education of PharmD students.