Reports once suggested that demand for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians would outpace supply by the 2020s. However, trend data show that this has not been the case during the 2010s. Last summer, the University of South Florida announced a $10 million gift from the Taneja Family Foundation to name the USF Health Taneja College of Pharmacy.
According to the USF Newsroom, the donation, made through the USF Foundation, is the largest philanthropic gift to a pharmacy school in the state of Florida.
“This is a landmark day for the University of South Florida and our College of Pharmacy,” said USF President Steve Currall at the event. “The Tanejas are investing in our vision to build a world-class health care system that will benefit generations to come. We are incredibly grateful for their passion for education, their generosity and for the transformative impact they will make on the lives of so many in the future.
The Taneja College of Pharmacy welcomes 100 new students each year for its PharmD program and has expanded its offerings to include master’s degrees suited for students interested in pursuing a professional degree program, an advanced degree, a degree focused on research, or a degree for those interested in working in the pharmaceutical industry.
“We’ve become a much sought-after program,” said Dr. Kevin Sneed, dean of the Taneja College of Pharmacy. “The generosity of the Taneja family and their incredible support for what we already provide our students will elevate our program further and help us continue to revolutionize health through empowerment and innovation.”
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects employment of pharmacists to grow three percent and employment of pharmacy technicians to grow nine percent through 2024.
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