The purpose of the UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy’s Department of Pharmacy Practice is to advance the pharmacy profession and optimize health outcomes by excelling in medication management; preparing and empowering the next generation of pharmacists to provide high-quality patient care; generating impactful scientific discoveries; and fostering strategic collaborations.

Advancing patient care through exemplary pharmacy practice, education, and scholarship.

Excellence, Professionalism, Innovation, Collaboration (EPIC).

Excellence: We uphold the highest standards in pharmacy practice, education, and scholarship.

Professionalism: We act with honesty, respect, and integrity in all aspects of education, practice, scholarship, and service.

Innovation: We pursue thoughtful, practice-driven innovation that improves patient care, education, and scholarship.

Collaboration: We work together across disciplines, roles, and health systems to improve care and outcomes.