Kurt A. Wargo

Kurt A. Wargo is Dean and Professor at West Coast University School of Pharmacy, holding PharmD from Creighton University and postdoctoral residency at Memorial Hermann Hospital. Board-certified in pharmacotherapy, he was elected Fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy in 2016.

His clinical expertise spans internal medicine and infectious diseases pharmacotherapy. Publications address antimicrobial treatments, pharmacy education reform, transgender student support, and clinical practice transitions. Recent research evaluates novel antibiotics for multidrug-resistant infections and strategies for pharmacy program sustainability.

Administrative leadership includes previous dean roles at Presbyterian College and Wingate University. He advocates for curriculum standardization and inclusive educational environments.