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New Pharmaceutical and Industrial Fellows Program to Expand Industry-Aligned Training

March 3, 2026

The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (UMSOP) has appointed Audra Stinchcomb, PhD, RPh, FAAPS, FAIMBE, professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, as founding director of its new Pharmaceutical and Industrial Fellowships Program, a strategic initiative designed to meet growing student interest in industry-focused careers.

The program reflects UMSOP’s commitment to innovation, workforce readiness, and expanding career pathways for Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and PhD students. A cornerstone of the program is the Industry Co-Mentorship Model, a career-acceleration approach that integrates academic preparation with immersive, industry-based learning. Through this model, PharmD and PhD students and recent PharmD graduates will have opportunities to participate in co-mentored experiences hosted at partner companies for periods ranging from one month to one year. 

Learn more about how these placements will provide exposure to FDA-regulated environments and training in areas such as regulatory science, clinical development, AI-enabled drug discovery, and other in-demand skill sets.

Photo: Audra Stinchcomb, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy professor