With an eye toward the L.A. Olympics in 2028, the new USC Mann sports pharmacy programs — the executive certificate in sports pharmacy for practicing pharmacists and an available area of concentration for PharmD students — expose current and future healthcare leaders to this growing field.
For USC Mann PharmD Students
Sports pharmacy is one of the seven areas of concentration offered by the USC Mann PharmD curriculum.
For Practicing Pharmacists and Non-USC Students
The executive sports pharmacy certificate is designed for practicing pharmacists.
Academic Pharmacy Now Showcases USC Mann Sports Pharmacy Program
USC Mann's first-in-class sports pharmacy program is featured in the cover story of the latest issue of Academic Pharmacy NOW, the news magazine of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP).
USC Mann Introduces New Elective in Sports Pharmacy Program
PHRD 641: Focused Sports Physical Assessment and Drug Development is available to second- and third-year PharmD students starting in fall 2024.
Q&A with USC Sports Pharmacist Michael Kessler, PharmD ’21
USC Mann has hired a dedicated sports pharmacist, Michael Kessler, PharmD ’21, who will work as a member of the interprofessional USC Athletics health care team.
