OAKWOOD, VA (FEBRUARY 9, 2021) – Fifty-four first year students at the Appalachian College of Pharmacy (ACP) formally received their white coats signifying their entrance into the profession of pharmacy during a recent ceremony held on campus and recorded to allow family members and friends to take part in the ceremony virtually. Traditionally, students receive…Keep Reading 54 Students Recognized in ACP White Coat Ceremony
ACP Faculty, Students, Alumni on the Frontlines Helping to Administer COVID-19 Vaccine
OAKWOOD, VA (JANUARY 26, 2021) – Appalachian College of Pharmacy faculty, student pharmacists and alumni members have been on the front lines in recent weeks helping to administer the COVID-19 vaccine at various clinics in the region and in other states — from Virginia, to Maryland, to Idaho and to other points in between. On…Keep Reading ACP Faculty, Students, Alumni on the Frontlines Helping to Administer COVID-19 Vaccine
ACP Names Perkins as New Fellow
OAKWOOD, VA (JANUARY 12, 2021) – Appalachian College of Pharmacy (ACP) Alumna, Dr. Crystal Perkins, has been named ACP’s new Fellow. Perkins, a native of Honaker, Va., who graduated with her doctor of pharmacy degree from ACP in 2019, will focus her pharmacy practice and research activities on implementing Chronic Care Management initiatives in Buchanan…Keep Reading ACP Names Perkins as New Fellow
Thanksgiving
“What I love about Thanksgiving is that it’s purely about getting together with friends or family and enjoying food. It’s really for everybody, and it doesn’t matter where you’re from.”…
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The Appalachian College of Pharmacy is nestled in the town of Oakwood in Buchanan County, in the rugged Appalachian Mountains of Southwestern Virginia. The town is small and quiet, perfect for when you need to focus on your pharmacy studies. But, the surrounding area also has much to offer for a fun evening out or…Keep Reading Our Location
Richard S. Nicholas, PharmD, ND
Dr. Richard Nicholas serves as the Assistant Dean for the Department of Public Health as well as Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the Appalachian College of Pharmacy. Originally from Las Vegas, Nevada, he brings to ACP over 25 years of experience in pharmacy practice. He started his career in pharmacy stocking shelves and making…Keep Reading Richard S. Nicholas, PharmD, ND
Susan L. Mayhew, PharmD
Susan L. Mayhew is the Provost, Dean and Chief Academic Officer for the Appalachian College of Pharmacy where she is one of its founding administrators and educators. As Dean, Dr. Mayhew successfully led ACP to accreditation from the Accreditation Counsel for Pharmacy Education and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and…Keep Reading Susan L. Mayhew, PharmD
Ghous M. Khan, Ph.D.
Dr. Ghous Khan serves the college as Assistant Professor of Pharmacology. After receiving his bachelor degree in medicine and surgery, he completed a Master ‘s in Medical Pharmacology from Dhaka University. He then moved to Belgium to attend the Flemish University of Brussels to earn a Master’s in Medical and Pharmaceutical Research. He continued his…Keep Reading Ghous M. Khan, Ph.D.
Edgar F. Talbott III, PharmD
Dr. Ed Talbott is an Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Director of Information Technology and Safety at the Appalachian College of Pharmacy in Oakwood, VA. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the Appalachian College of Pharmacy in 2009. Dr. Talbott is a native of Buchanan County and a graduate of Grundy High…Keep Reading Edgar F. Talbott III, PharmD
Kristen C. Nicar, PharmD
Dr. Kristen Nicar serves as the Pharmacy Practice Department Chair and Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the Appalachian College of Pharmacy. She attended University of Virginia and Medical College of Virginia where she earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 1997. She obtained an MBA from King College in 2010. She is a Board…Keep Reading Kristen C. Nicar, PharmD
