McWhorter School of Pharmacy hosted six student visitors from Meijo University in Nagoya, Japan, through the Samford Pharmacy International Scholars program this summer. During their two-week stay, the group explored U.S. pharmacy education and practice, engaged in hands-on learning and enjoyed cultural experiences in Birmingham while building meaningful connections with Samford students.

Make plans to join us at our tailgate following the morning's annual Homecoming CE program. Alumni, faculty, staff, students and their families are invited to attend. We will have fun, food, games and more to enjoy. We can't wait to reconnect with you and celebrate Homecoming together!

Samford faculty showcased their expertise at the 2025 International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) World Congress in Copenhagen, where professors Michael Thomas and Angela Thomason presented posters on pharmacy education and research. Dean Michael Crouch noted Samford Pharmacy’s regional, national and international impact, with faculty actively engaged in both FIP and the Asian Conference on Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP). Earlier this year, Jonathan Thigpen, associate professor and assistant dean, also presented at ACCP in Bali, Indonesia.

In late September, students, faculty and staff came together at Oak Mountain State Park for the annual pharmacy school picnic — a beloved tradition that strengthens community and celebrates one of our core values: building strong relationships.

This year’s event also marked a warm welcome to first-year students and featured the always-anticipated Bumgarner Cup competition. Congratulations to the P3s, Class of 2027, for taking home the trophy.

Megan Heath, a clinical pharmacy specialist at DCH Health System in Tuscaloosa, equips students in the emergency department with real-world experience in trauma cases, codes and critical care decisions.

“The most rewarding part is watching students grow in confidence week to week, connecting knowledge to patient care — and maybe even discovering a passion for emergency medicine,” Heath said.

Thank you, Dr. Heath, for investing in the next generation of pharmacy leaders.

Amy Broeseker, PhD, PharmD
Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical, Social and Administrative Sciences

Amy Broeseker joined Samford University in 1994 and is a professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical, Social and Administrative Sciences.

In the past year, Broeseker received the inaugural McWhorter School of Pharmacy Distinctive Colleague Award, was named to the Mann Institute for Christian Faith and Learning Task Force, and was invited by the Christians in Pharmacy journal to publish an article in fall 2025.

She is active in interprofessional education at Samford and nationally. A member of the National Academies of Practice, she recently facilitated more than 12 hours of interprofessional activities with students from Samford and UAB.

Brett Bullard '17,  MSE
Assistant Director, Experiential Education Operations

Brett Bullard is assistant director of experiential education operations at  McWhorter School of Pharmacy. He meets individually with students to help align their clinical rotations with their goals and interests, a distinctive part of the school’s curriculum. Bullard also served as lead author of the school’s poster, "The Practice and Team Ready Curriculum: Advancing Student Success Through an Innovative Final Year Experience," which was presented at the 2025 AACP Annual Meeting in Chicago.

Before moving into his current role, he worked with Samford’s Academy of the Arts and later served as coordinator of pharmacy practice experiences and program coordinator for preceptor relations.

Continuing education is an important aspect of any pharmacist's career, and McWhorter School of Pharmacy offers continuing pharmacy eduation courses in-person and online. Our fall 2025 lineup features several upcoming programs, including our annual Homecoming CPE, which is free for Samford alumni.

Oct. 17: Virtual CE - USP 795 Update 

Oct. 26: Medication Safety for the Pharmacy Technician 

Nov. 8: Homecoming CE

Nov. 14: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Pharmacy 

Dec. 7: New Drug Update