Clifford A. Young

Clifford A. Young serves as Associate Clinical Professor and Regional Coordinator for Fresno Stockton at the University of the Pacific, where he has been faculty since 2009. He concurrently works as a Consultant Pharmacist for Apothecary Service, LLC, providing medication regimen reviews and facility compliance services.

His academic credentials include:

• BS in Nutrition Science, University of California, Davis (1984)
• BS in Pharmacy Practice, University of Washington (1987)

Professor Young's research centers on Applied Leadership development within healthcare contexts, with specialized expertise in Geriatric and Clinical Pharmacy. His teaching philosophy emphasizes cultivating students' presentation skills and clinical leadership to advance professional practice, reflected in courses like PHRM 175/176 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Capstones.

Professional recognition includes:

• Fellow of the California Pharmacists Association (FCPhA)
• Fellow of the American Wilderness Medical Society (FAWM)

He maintains active leadership in professional organizations, having served on the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) Board of Directors (2009-2013) and California Pharmacists Association Board since 2014, while mentoring students through real-world pharmacy practice rotations.