
Michael Fulford, PhD
Assistant Dean for Continuous Quality Improvement
Professor of Medical Education
Education
Ph.D., Educational Policy Studies, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, 2008
M.Ed., Student Personnel in Higher Education, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA, 1998
B.BA., Accounting, Minor: Drama, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA, 1996
Awards & Honors
UGA College of Pharmacy 60 at 60 Honoree. Spotlights 60 alumni, faculty, staff, and
students who have advocated for a more equitable and inclusive society.
ACPA Diamond Honoree, Class of 2015
AACP Excellence in Assessment Award, $1500, Evaluating Professionalism in the
Culture and Curriculum of a PharmD Program, 2014
TK Miller Outstanding Professional Service Award, Georgia College Personnel Association, 2011
Outstanding Doctoral Student Award, Georgia College Personnel Association, 2005
Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society, Nominated by students & inducted in 2004
Freshman Partner of the Year Nomination (Top Five), Georgia Tech, 2003
New Professional Award, Georgia College Personnel Association, 2000
Southeastern Association of Housing Officers Outstanding Service Award, 1999
Donald C. Agnew Outstanding Service Award, Oglethorpe University, 1999
Outstanding Master’s Student, The University of Georgia, 1998
Continuing the Legacy of African American Student Success Program Advisor of the Year, University of Georgia, 1997
Dr. Daniel A. Hallenbeck Award for excellence in student leadership, 1995
Publications
1. Fulford, M., Castleberry, A, Medina, M. (2025).A Curricular Assessment Blueprint and Needs Analysis for the Curricular Outcomes and Entrustable Professional Activities. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, Volume 89, Issue 4,101378
2. Fulford, M., Castleberry, A, Medina, M. (Eds). (2024). COEPA-CABaNA Special Collection. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. Multiple volumes.
3. Logan, L., Johnson, B. Grout, K., Gyamfi, K., Fulford, M. (2024). Developing confidence engaging in diversity, equity, inclusion and social determinants of health topics through self-authorship. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
4. Fulford, M., Darley, A.(2023) Developing examination questions. In M.C. Thomas and P.J. Hughes (Ed.) Essentials of pharmacy teaching and learning. American College of Clinical Pharmacy.
5. Lebovitz, L., Darley, A., Fulford, M. (2022). Benchmark Report on Utilization of Faculty Workload Models in Colleges and Schools of Pharmacy. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. Retrieved from http://ajpe.org/
6. Palmer, R. H., Moulton, M. K., Stone, R. H., Lavender, D. L., Fulford, M., & Phillips, B. B. (2022). The impact of synchronous hybrid instruction on students’ engagement in a pharmacotherapy course. Pharm Pract (Granada), 20(1), 2611.doi:10.18549/PharmPract.2022.1.2611
7. Fulford, M., DiVall, MV, Darley, A, Smith, KM. (2022). A call for simplification and integration of Doctor of Pharmacy curricular outcomes and frameworks. Am J Pharm Ed, 8931-8931
8. Clemmons, A., Lebovitz, L., Greene, K., Franks, A., Branan, T., & Plake, K. I., Fulford, M. (2022). Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on faculty at research-intensive United States schools/colleges of pharmacy. Curr Pharm Teach Learn, 14(2), 145-152. doi:10.1016/j.cptl.2021.11.018
9. Maholtra, A., Reddy, I., Fulford, M., Khasawneh, F., Tiwari, A., Feng, X. (2021). Strategies for the integration of foundational and clinical sciences in Doctor of Pharmacy programs. Journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy. Vol. 4, Issue 10. 1307-1314.
10. Smith, S., Rogers, K., Newsome, A., & Fulford, M. (2021). Long-term retention of advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) knowledge after American Heart Association ACLS certification. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 797- 798.
11. Franic, D., Palmer, R., & Fulford, M. (2020). Pharm.D. Student preferences for computer-based vs. paper-and-pencil testing in a social and administrative pharmacy course. Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning, 13.
12. Fulford, M., Lebovitz, L. Ray, M., Wallace, J., Henson, B., and Smith, K.(2020). PharmD Students Cope with Transitions in the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Pharmacy Times. https://bit.ly/3b23Y5J
13. Smith, S., Ayers, P., Logan, L., Newsome, A., & Fulford, M. (2020). Pharmacist perceptions of CliftonStrengths® themes important for success in advanced cardiovascular life support. Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics. doi:10.1111/jcpt.13272
14. Smith, S., Newsome, A., Logan, L., & Fulford, M. (2020). Do student pharmacists possess the strengths necessary for success in emergency cardiovascular response. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 84, 750-751.
15. Johnson, M. A., Jones, B. M., Heil, E. L., Stover, K. R., Trone, S., Fulford, M., & Bland, C. M. (2019). Self-perceived knowledge and confidence regarding infectious diseases of advanced pharmacy practice experience students. Curr Pharm Teach Learn, 11(11), 1095-1102. doi:10.1016/j.cptl.2019.07.019
16. Hawkins, W, Phan, S. Fulford, M. (2019). Using Debates as the Primary Pedagogy to Teach Critical Care in a PharmD Curriculum Elective Course, Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning, vol. 11, Issue 9.
17. Newsome, A. S., Smith, S. E., Anthony Hawkins, W., Fulford, M., and Phillips, B. B. (2018). Impact of Multi-Modal methods to teach advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) principles in the core Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum. Journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy.
18. Chaieb, J., Phillips, B. B., Thiman, M., Fulford, M., Young, H. N., & Perri, M. (2018). Evaluation of affective domain elements in a new pharmacy practice course. Curr Pharm Teach Learn, 10(9), 1219-1227. doi:10.1016/j.cptl.2018.06.011
19. Miller, S., Wood, E., Fulford, M. (2018), Medicine Pharmacy Interprofessional Exercise Pilot: Lessons Learned. MedEdPublish, 1-8 22 Mar 2018
20. Neville, M. W., Palmer, R., Elder, D., Fulford, M., Morris, S., & Sappington, K. (2015). Evaluating the Effects of Flexible Learning about Aseptic Compounding on First-year Students in a Pharmacy Skills Laboratory. Am J Pharm Ed, 79(6), 91.
21. Fulford, M., Souza, J., & Associates. (2014). Are You CAPE-ABLE? An Assessment Blueprint for Learning Experiences. Center for the Advancement of Pharmacy Education AACP CAPE Paper.
22. Neville, M., (2014). Pharmacy Students’ Attitudes About Treating Patients With Alcohol Addiction After Attending a Required Mutual Support Group. Am J Pharm Ed, Volume 78(2), 39. (Acknowledgement for data collection and research method support).
23. Phillips, B. B., Bourg, C. A., Fulford, M., & Phillips, B. G. (2013). Impact of a Postgraduate Residency Training Elective on Student Outcomes. Am J Pharm Ed, 77(5).
24. Phillips, B. B., Francisco, G. E., Fulford, M. J., McEwen, D. W., Brooks, K. L., & Buck, B.D. (2013). Fulfilling health care’s expectations of pharmacy graduates through curriculum innovations. Am J Pharm Ed, 77(5).
25. Fulford, M. (2010). A Campus Student Affairs Perspective on NCAA Proposal 2009 100.ACPA Commission for Recreation and Athletics. A Published Report for ACPA
26. Fulford, M. (2010). Connecting Recreational Sports, Intercollegiate Athletics, and Student Affairs Work: A Theoretical Bridge. Commission for Recreation and Athletics Newsletter, ACPA
27. Fulford, M. (2009). Failing at College Football Reform: The Jan Kemp Trial at the University of Georgia, Digital Archive at GSU http://digitalarchive.gsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1046&context=eps_diss
28. Fulford, M. (2002). Creating a Set of Assessment Standards to Help Division III Institutions Make the Choice Between Having and Not Having A Football Program. GA Journal of College Student Affairs. Georgia: Georgia College Personnel Association.
29. Altizer, A. & Fulford, M. (1999). Keeping Summer Residents Satisfied. ACUHO-I Talking Stick. Association of College University Housing Officers-International.
30. Fulford, M. (1999). Employers’ Perceptions of Necessary Leadership Skills to Succeed versus Students’ Perceptions. GA Journal of College Student Affairs. Georgia: Georgia College Personnel Association.
