Randall Smith, MS, PhD
Dr. Randy Smith dedicated 23 years of service to the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy before retiring in December 2023 as Senior Associate Dean. Throughout his tenure, he played an instrumental role in advancing pharmacy education, supporting student success, and developing innovative programs that have had a lasting impact on the school and the profession.
Dr. Smith contributed to the establishment of the community pharmacy residency program and one of the nation's first community pharmacy research fellowship programs. He also helped develop several innovative educational initiatives, including the CLIP and Pharmacotherapy Scholars areas of concentration, the RxTalent Team, and DM Educate, an online diabetes education program adopted by more than 80 schools of pharmacy and used by thousands of practicing pharmacists to improve patient care.
A dedicated advocate for students, Dr. Smith served as a faculty advisor to numerous student organizations, including SNPhA, Rho Chi, and Phi Lambda Sigma, and was the founding faculty advisor for the Student Industry Organization. He also served in several leadership roles, including Interim Chair of the Department of Pharmacy and Therapeutics and Interim Director of Experiential Learning. As a leader of the school's graduate programs, he helped double PhD student enrollment.
Through his commitment to educational innovation, mentorship, and academic leadership, Dr. Smith has left a lasting legacy at Pitt Pharmacy and helped shape the experiences of generations of students, faculty, and colleagues.