Justine Schuller Gortney

Justine Schuller Gortney is a Clinical Professor at Wayne State University's Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, serving as the Director of Assessment for Pharm.D. and graduate programs since 2014. Her work focuses on the scholarship of teaching and learning, internal medicine, and community health, including leadership in WSU's Community Homeless Interprofessional Program (CHIP).

• Pharm.D. and B.S. in Pharmacy, Purdue University (1999, 1998)
• Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (2003, renewed 2017)
• Pharmacy-Based Immunization Certification (2008, renewed 2018)

Gortney’s research emphasizes pharmacy education, interprofessional learning, and workforce innovation. Her publications analyze curriculum assessment, student advocacy training, and virtual evaluation methods, reflecting her leadership in modernizing pharmacy education. She has received awards including the PRISM Prize and Academic Leadership Academy Fellowship.

• Scientific Awards
  • Invited Reviewer for ACPE (2025)
  • Academic Leadership Academy Fellow (2020-2021)
  • PRISM Prize (2020)
  • Collaborative for Excellence (2019)

Gortney collaborates with institutions nationwide on progression assessments and workforce development, contributing to the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education’s self-study documents. Her mentorship and teaching in courses like Applied Therapeutics in Self-Care and Principles of Pharmacotherapy solidify her role in shaping pharmacy professionals.