Sara (Mandy) Reece, PharmD, has been appointed dean of the School of Pharmacy at PCOM Georgia after serving in the role as interim since July 2024.
“Dr. Reece has been a cornerstone of the School of Pharmacy since joining PCOM, and her commitment to enhancing academic programs and fostering innovative approaches to pharmacy education makes her appointment as permanent dean a natural next step,” said Kenneth Veit, DO ’76, MBA, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM).
Reece’s appointment as dean is a continuation of her notable contributions to PCOM Georgia since she became a faculty member in 2010. She has served in various leadership roles, including vice chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice, assistant dean of Student and Professional Affairs, and director of Interprofessional Education. As dean, she will leverage her extensive experience in education and leadership to advance the School of Pharmacy’s mission and objectives.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as interim dean over the last five months,” Reece said. “I look forward to continuing the work that I have already begun to further develop PCOM School of Pharmacy and PCOM brand.”
A certified diabetes care and education specialist, Reece is board certified in ambulatory care and advanced diabetes management. She also serves as adjunct faculty, ambulatory care pharmacist, and diabetes specialist with the Northeast Georgia Medical Center Family Medicine GME Program. She is most known for her national presentations on diabetes and technology-related topics and manages a blog, Reece’s Pieces in a Diabetes World.
Her previous roles have included serving as a pharmacy director and diabetes educator at District 2 Public Health in Gainesville, Georgia, where she oversaw medication distribution and drug assistance programs. In addition, she contributed to diabetes education programs and coordinated employee wellness initiatives.
With over 20 years of experience in pharmacy education and leadership, Reece’s vision for the School of Pharmacy includes expanding research opportunities, strengthening educational outcomes, enhancing clinical training, and cultivating an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
In 2019, Reece was named PCOM School of Pharmacy Teacher of the Year for Pharmacy Practice and Faculty Preceptor of the Year in 2022 and 2023. Most recently, she was awarded the American College of Clinical Pharmacy Endocrine and Metabolism Practice and Research Network Leadership Award in 2023. She is a fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy and Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists, and she is active in a wide variety of professional associations at the state and national level.
She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Mercer University and has held a Georgia pharmacist license since 2001.
Established in 2005, PCOM Georgia is a branch campus of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), a private, not-for-profit, accredited institution of higher education with a storied 125-year history dedicated to the healthcare professions. Located in Suwanee (Gwinnett County), PCOM Georgia offers doctoral degrees in osteopathic medicine, pharmacy and physical therapy. Graduate degrees are offered in biomedical sciences, medical laboratory science and physician assistant studies. The campus joins PCOM South Georgia in Moultrie in helping to meet the healthcare needs of the state. Emphasizing "a whole person" approach to care, PCOM Georgia focuses on educational excellence, interprofessional education and service to the community. For more information, visit pcom.edu or call 678-225-7500. The campus is also home to the Georgia Osteopathic Care Center, an osteopathic manipulative medicine clinic, which is open to the public by appointment. For more information, visit pcomgeorgiahealth.org.
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