New Pharmaceutical and Industrial Fellows Program to Expand Industry-Aligned Training
The Íøºì±¬ÁÏ School of Pharmacy (UMSOP) has appointed Audra Stinchcomb, PhD, RPh, FAAPS, FAIMBE, professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, as founding director of its new Pharmaceutical and Industrial Fellowships Program, a strategic initiative designed to meet growing student interest in industry-focused careers.
The program reflects UMSOP’s commitment to innovation, workforce readiness, and expanding career pathways for Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and PhD students. A cornerstone of the program is the Industry Co-Mentorship Model, a career-acceleration approach that integrates academic preparation with immersive, industry-based learning. Through this model, PharmD and PhD students and recent PharmD graduates will have opportunities to participate in co-mentored experiences hosted at partner companies for periods ranging from one month to one year.
Photo: Audra Stinchcomb, Íøºì±¬ÁÏ School of Pharmacy professor