Nicholas G. Popovich
Current Academic Appointment
- Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacy Administration, the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy
Education
- BS (Pharmacy), 1968; MSc (Pharmacy), 1971; Ph.D. (Pharmacy), 1973, University of Illinois
Instructional Area
- Professional Development Seminar Series (UIC); Previously, Nonprescription Drugs ( Purdue University ). Both Elective Offerings
Teaching Innovations
- Course innovations include guided design methodology and a problem-based integrating laboratory ( Purdue University )
Research (focused / integrated with OTC-Self Care):
- Newton GD, Popovich NG, Lehman JD. "A Self-Directed Approach for the Enhancement of Student Problem Solving Ability Integrating Computer-Assisted Instruction and Guided Design," Am J Pharm Educ 1991;55:301-310.
- Popovich NG, VanVeldhuizen MK. "Evaluation of student learning in a nonprescription drug course without examinations," Am J Pharm Educ 1994;58:43-49.
- Popovich NG, Plake K, Scott MK. "Evaluation of student attitude toward returned homework assignments in a nonprescription drugs course," Am J Pharm Educ 1996;60:275-281.
- Newton GD, Popovich NG, "Fungal Skin Infections," Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs , 15th ed., American Pharmaceutical Association, Washington DC (2006) pp. 889-906.
- Popovich NG, Newton GD, "Warts," Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs , 16th ed., American Pharmaceutical Association, Washington DC (2006) pp. 907-916.
Professional Organization Involvement
- Past President - AACP - 1991-1992
- APhA OTC Institute Advisory Member; Section Editor, H andbook of Nonprescription Drugs , American Pharmacists Association, 12 th -15 th editions
- Section Editor, Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy 21 st Edition.
- Contributing Editor, OTC Column, JAPhA .
Areas of Expertise
- Teaching Methodologies/Innovations that encourage student self efficacy.
Honors and Awards
- 1997 - AACP Distinguished Educator; 2007 - APhA Gloria Neimeyer Franke Leadership Mentor Award
- Recipient, 5 AACP Rufus Lyman Awards
- Recipient, 5 Henry Heine Teaching Awards, Purdue University School of Pharmacy and the Amoco Distinguished Teaching Award, Purdue University
- Founding Fellow, Purdue University Teaching Academy .
Years Attending NMA
- Since 1997
