Dr. Jim Uchizono

Professor

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Biography

James Uchizono, PharmD, PhD earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of California, Irvine. He later completed his Doctor of Pharmacy and Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Chemistry at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Uchizono has been a member of the Pacific pharmacy family since 2000 and has previously served in various administrative roles, including Director of the Pre-Pharmacy Advantage Program and Associate Dean for several programs. He is recognized for his teaching excellence, having received the Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy’s Teacher of the Year award in 2005 and Pacific’s Eberhardt Teacher/Scholar Award in 2006. His research primarily focuses on mathematical modeling of pharmacological and biological systems. He has authored numerous publications and is active in several professional organizations related to pharmacy and clinical pharmacology.

Research Interests

Pharmacokinetics Pharmacodynamics Drug Tolerance Antidepressants

Courses

PCSP 210 — Applied Physiochemical Principles PCSP 223 — Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics PRAC 129 — Dynamics of Student Leadership PRAC 118 — Professional Communications and Interviewing

Requirements for University of the Pacific

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.7
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
General Biology with Lab (8 credits) Microbiology (3 credits) Human Physiology (3 credits) General Chemistry with Lab (8 credits) Organic Chemistry with Lab (8 credits) Pre-Calculus or Higher (3 credits) English Composition (3 credits) Public Speaking (3 credits) Micro or Macroeconomics (3 credits) Psychology (3 credits)
Application Checklist
  • PharmCAS Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Personal Statement
  • In-person or Zoom Interview
Specialization Notes

This is the PharmD professional program administered by the Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy.