William C. Gong

William C. Gong serves as Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy and Executive Director of Fellowship Programs at the University of Southern California's Mann School of Pharmacy within the Titus Family Department of Clinical Pharmacy. As a primary care pharmacist at the Edward R. Roybal Comprehensive Health Care Center, he specializes in chronic disease management with emphasis on diabetes care and metabolic disorders.

His educational background includes a PharmD from the University of Southern California and a BA from San Jose State University.

Dr. Gong's research focuses on diabetes pharmaceutical care, cultural competency in pharmacy practice, and ambulatory care innovations. His work bridges clinical practice with educational advancements, particularly in Hispanic healthcare contexts and diabetes management protocols. He has developed assessment tools for clinical competency and investigated natural product interactions in diabetes treatment.

His publication portfolio demonstrates consistent focus on diabetes care across clinical, educational, and cultural dimensions, with significant contributions to understanding medication adherence in diverse populations and evaluating diabetes management tools.

Honors include:

• Fellow of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (FASHP)
• Fellow of the California Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (CSHP)
• Citation in the Congressional Record for Pharmacy Practice Achievements

As Executive Director of Fellowship Programs, he oversees advanced pharmacy training while maintaining active roles in professional organizations including leadership positions in ASHP's Primary Care Specialty Practice Group and Commission on Credentialing. His clinical work integrates directly with teaching responsibilities in primary care clerkships and therapeutics series.

Dr. Gong maintains active clinical practice at the Edward R. Roybal Comprehensive Health Care Center's general medicine clinic, where he implements evidence-based approaches to chronic disease management while mentoring future pharmacists.