Lindsey Dayer, Pharm.D., Named to National AACP Leadership Program
| The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) recently announced that Lindsey Dayer, Pharm.D., was one of 36 pharmacy faculty nationwide to be selected for its prestigious Academic Leadership Fellows Program (ALFP).
Dayer is an associate professor of pharmacy practice and director of experiential education for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) College of Pharmacy, as well as the clinical pharmacist for the UAMS Adult Sickle Cell Program.
“Investing in leadership development isn’t just about preparing individuals — it’s about shaping the future of pharmacy education,” said Lee Vermeulen, B.S.Pharm., M.S., executive vice president and CEO of AACP. “The Academic Leadership Fellows Program empowers future leaders with leadership skill development, personal strengths exploration and more. I’m confident that this year’s cadre will undoubtedly make their mark in the profession.”
For more than 20 years, the program has supported and contributed to the development of leaders in academic pharmacy and higher education. Of its more than 500 alumni, many serve in prominent leadership positions in academic pharmacy, higher education and other health care fields. The yearlong program will welcome its new cohort in September.
“I’m excited for Dr. Dayer to have the opportunity to participate in the AACP ALFP leadership program,” said Dean Cindy Stowe, Pharm.D. “Lindsey is a committed faculty member and leader, and this excellent program will help enhance her career trajectory and joy as a leader.”
“I am both honored and grateful for the opportunity to participate in the ALFP this coming year,” Dayer said. “I’ve heard such great things, and I’m excited for the chance to grow both personally and professionally. I look forward to bringing back new ideas and perspectives to share with my colleagues at UAMS.”
Dayer obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from UAMS in 2009 and served a one-year pharmacy practice residency at UAMS Medical Center after graduation, working in both inpatient and outpatient pharmacies. She joined the College of Pharmacy faculty in 2010 as an assistant professor and became director of experiential education in 2015. She received an Award for Excellence in Experiential Education from the AACP in 2020.