James

Culhane

Programs I Teach 

Doctor of Pharmacy Program

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410-532-5205

Education

Doctor of Philosophy-Pharmacology and Toxicology: West Virginia University School of Medicine Bachelor of Arts-Chemistry: Washington and Jefferson College

Certifications

Advanced Academic Coaching Certification-National Tutoring Association

Biography

Dr. James Culhane earned his B.A. in Chemistry from Washington and Jefferson College and his Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Toxicology from West Virginia University School of Medicine. After completing his doctoral degree, he served for 10 years as a faculty member in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Wilkes University's Nesbitt School of Pharmacy and Nursing. In 2008, he joined Notre Dame of Maryland University School of Pharmacy as the founding Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and is now a Professor and Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Academic Success. Dr. Culhane is an active member of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy and the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics and holds an advanced academic coaching certification through the National Tutoring Association. He has received numerous teaching awards, including the Wilkes University Carpenter Award for Excellence in 2007 and the Notre Dame of Maryland University Mullan Distinguished Teaching Award in 2023. Dr. Culhane has delivered national presentations on evidence-based learning strategies, metacognition development, and the role of academic coaching in student success. His book, Evidence-Based Study Methods for Student Pharmacists, published by the American Pharmacists Association, highlights much of his work in these areas.

Research Interests

Using evidence-based learning strategies to foster academic success Metacognition development in health professions students Evidence-based approaches for academic coaching New faculty development

Publications and Presentations

Books Culhane, J.M. Evidence-Based Learning Strategies for Student Pharmacists. Washington D.C. APhA. 2022 Selected Publications Minze M, Culhane, J, Robinson E. State of the Academy-Challenges to Student Success. AJPE. In Press. Robinson E, Cochrane Z, Akiyode O, Chahine E, Culhane J, Do D, Franson K, Minze M, Ross, L. Envisioning the Future of Student Success: Report of the 2022-2023 AACP Student Affairs Standing Committee. AJPE. Vol 87:8. 2023. Botescu, C. Botescu, B. Boyle, C. Culhane, J. Factors Influencing Changing Gender Demographics in Maryland Pharmacy from World War II through the 21st Century. History of Pharmacy SIG Newsletter. Vol. 8. 2020. Culhane, J.M. and Frantz A. An Interdisciplinary Oral History Initiative: Student Negotiation of Expertise. AJPE. 71 (06), Article 124, 2007. Witczak, Z.J., and Culhane J.M. Thio‐sugars: New Perspectives Regarding Availability and Potential Biochemical and Medicinal Applications. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 69: 237‐244 2005. Caveney, S.W., Culhane J.M., Taylor, D.A., Fleming, W.W. Preparation and Application of an Isolated Superior Mesenteric Arterial Vascular Preparation. J. Cardiovascular Pharm. 1998: 32: 721-727. Presentations American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Annual Meeting 2023: From Tradition to Transformation: Strategies for Student Success.” American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Annual Meeting 2023: “Leveraging the Learning Sciences to Improve Teaching Effectiveness and the Development of Future Pharmacists.”. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Annual Meeting Admissions Workshop 2023: “Rx Ready: Bridging the Gap Between Pre- and Post-Matriculation Programs.” American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Annual Meeting: Admissions Workshop 2023: Preparing the Incoming Students for Success.” American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Annual Meeting 2020: “Promoting student achievement through practices of early intervention, metacognition, and remediation: Academic Coaching and Metacognition Development in Student Remediation.” American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Annual Meeting 2019: “Preparing the Next Generation of Academic Scientists. Medical and Pharmacy School Collaborative Teaching Fellowship Program.”

Awards

Notre Dame of Maryland University Mullan Distinguished Teacher Award (2023), Notre Dame of Maryland University Student Government Faculty Supporter of the Year Award (2021), Student National Pharmaceutical Association National Mentorship Day Awardee (2020), Phi Lambda Sigma Leadership Society (2014), Wilkes University Carpenter Award for Excellence in Teaching (2007), American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Teacher of the Year for the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy (2007‐2008, 2005-2006, 2004-2005, 2003, 2004, 2002-2003), Wilkes University Outstanding Faculty Award of Merit (2001‐2002)