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Gannett Paul Monk, Pharm.D., serves in dual leadership roles at the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy:
- Chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Associate Professor
- Interim Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical and Administrative Sciences
A native of Kenna, West Virginia and Ripley High School graduate, Monk maintains active clinical practice experience alongside academic responsibilities.
His educational background includes:
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, West Virginia University (1995)
- Doctor of Pharmacy, West Virginia University (2003)
Monk's professional focus centers on transforming community pharmacy through direct patient engagement. His work emphasizes face-to-face counseling and holistic assessment to expand pharmacists' clinical roles beyond traditional dispensing. He specifically targets quality-of-life improvements via comprehensive patient care models, rejecting transactional approaches to medication management.
In academia, Monk coordinates laboratory courses to prepare students for evolving clinical responsibilities. His teaching philosophy integrates real-world hospital and home-infusion experience from prior roles at Charleston Area Medical Center, Cabell Huntington Hospital, Coram Healthcare, and Infusion Solutions. He actively mentors future pharmacists in developing patient assessment skills critical for modern practice.
Outside academia, Monk maintains woodworking, antique vehicle restoration, hunting, and camping hobbies reflecting his West Virginia roots.
