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Joshua Devine, Ph.D., Pharm.D., FAPhA, serves as an Assistant Professor of Public Health in the College of Health Sciences at Des Moines University. With over two decades of federal health leadership experience, he previously held pivotal roles including Regional Health Administrator for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Region 5, Technical Director at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and economic evaluation leadership for the Department of Defense's $7 billion TRICARE pharmacy program.
His academic credentials include:
- Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from Drake University (2000)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Social, Administrative, and Clinical Pharmacy from the University of Minnesota (2006)
Dr. Devine's research spans public health systems, pharmaceutical economics, and health policy, with critical focus on drug shortages (particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic), medication adherence, cardiovascular outcomes, cancer care disparities, and combating health misinformation. His work directly addresses national challenges including drug overdose prevention, infectious disease control, health equity, and mental health infrastructure through data-driven public health frameworks.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a dominant scholarly emphasis on pharmaceutical supply chain vulnerabilities—especially angiotensin receptor blocker and chemotherapy drug shortages—and their real-world clinical impacts across cardiovascular, oncology, and diabetes care domains. His methodology frequently employs retrospective cohort studies and cross-sectional analyses to evaluate policy interventions.
His distinguished recognitions include:
- 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award for Service to the Citizen®
- 2002 Preceptor of the Year, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy
As an educator, Dr. Devine integrates frontline federal health program management experience with academic instruction, emphasizing evidence-based practice and the urgent need for robust public health information ecosystems. He is passionately committed to developing future public health leaders capable of tackling complex health challenges through scientific rigor and innovative policy solutions.
