Decola Johnson, B.S., Pharm.D.
Director of Experiential Education and Assistant Professor
Education
- Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) 2013 – University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne,
MD - Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Biology 2008 – University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, MD
Bio
Dr. Decola Johnson is a native of the Eastern Shore of Maryland. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) and was a member of the inaugural class with the UMES School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, where she earned her Doctor of Pharmacy.
Dr. Johnson has practiced in a variety of pharmacy settings. She has experience in managed care while working for major insurance companies and pharmacy benefits managers, focusing on comprehensive medication reviews (CMRs) and medication therapy management (MTM); she has also served as a pharmacist coordinator and clinical staff pharmacist at a large teaching hospital and other hospitals in Maryland and Georgia; and has worked as a pharmacy manager and staff pharmacist with a major community pharmacy chain. Additionally, her areas of experience include long-term acute care and government/military facility contracting. She has also served as a preceptor for IPPE and APPE pharmacy students.
Dr. Johnson is certified to vaccinate and holds active pharmacist licenses in Maryland and Georgia. Her professional affiliations include the Maryland Pharmacist Association (MPhA), Georgia Pharmacist Association (GPhA) and American Pharmacist Association (APhA).
Areas of Interest: cultural competence, health equity, health promotion and disease prevention
