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Michael Crouch serves as the Fred E. McWhorter Dean and Professor at Samford University’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy within the College of Health Sciences. He holds advanced degrees including a PharmD, MBA, and certifications in leadership from Harvard and Samford. His career spans roles as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Chair, and Executive Associate Dean at institutions like Virginia Commonwealth University and East Tennessee State University. He was Acting Associate Provost during the 2020 pandemic, showcasing leadership in healthcare crises.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, University of North Carolina
- Doctor of Pharmacy, Medical University of South Carolina
- Master of Business Administration, Samford University’s Brock School of Business
- Cardiology-Focused Pharmacy Residencies and Research Fellowships
Research interests focus on pharmacy education leadership, interprofessional collaboration, and technology integration in healthcare training. His work emphasizes improving educational curricula and healthcare workforce preparedness. Over 100 publications and 200+ presentations reflect his contributions to these fields.
Recognitions include Fellow of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (2009), multiple Excellence in Teaching Awards, and repeated inclusion in the Birmingham Business Journal’s Who’s Who in Healthcare (2015–2024).
Leadership and service include roles on advisory boards for healthcare institutions and organizations like the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. He actively promotes interprofessional education and advocates for pharmacists in primary healthcare roles.
