Edward F Foote

Dr. Edward F. Foote is the Dean of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, Associate Dean of the School of Health Professions, and a Professor of Pharmacy at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. A graduate of the institution with a PharmD, he returned as dean in July 2018 after prior roles at Wilkes University and Rutgers University.

• Education:
  • BS and PharmD from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science
  • Fellowship in Clinical Pharmacokinetics from Hennepin County Medical Center/University of Minnesota

His research focuses on nephrology, pharmacy education, and interprofessional education. Key areas include medication reconciliation in dialysis patients, interprofessional clerkship design, and simulation-based training for healthcare teams.

Dr. Foote has published extensively in nephrology pharmacology and pharmacy education. His work on the CATME system for peer evaluation and longitudinal interprofessional programs highlights his commitment to educational innovation.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Carpenter Award, Wilkes University’s highest honor for teaching (2018)

He is a registered pharmacist in Pennsylvania, board-certified pharmacotherapy specialist (BCPS), and Fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP). His professional memberships include ACCP, American Pharmacists Association, and American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.