David Caldwell

David Caldwell, Pharm.D., AAHIVE is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean Academic Affairs at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy. He holds a Pharm.D. from the University of Louisiana at Monroe (2006) and completed a PGY1 pharmacy residency in Ambulatory Care and Academia (2007). His research focuses on educational measurement, factors influencing student success, and professional development in pharmacy education. Dr. Caldwell has received the AACP Innovations in Teaching Award (2012) for a creative self-care educational activity. He leads academic affairs initiatives and collaborates on programs like the Young Faculty Leadership Initiative. His work emphasizes evidence-based teaching strategies, curriculum design, and faculty development.

Education Background:

• Pharm.D., University of Louisiana at Monroe College of Pharmacy, 2006
• PY1 Pharmacy Residency, University of Louisiana at Monroe, 2007

Research Themes:

• Metacognition in learning through exam wrappers
• Impact of grit on academic outcomes
• Early intervention strategies for student remediation
• Active retrieval study methods

Advising & Leadership:

• Co-developed junior faculty engagement program (Young Faculty Leadership Initiative)
• Guided online elective course design
• Contributed to multi-institutional student assessment studies

Labs/Teams: Active participant in UAMS College of Pharmacy's academic affairs leadership team and research collaborations with peer institutions through AACP networks.