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Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

History

These are significant milestones in the development of health science education in Detroit through the History of the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.



1960
BS Pharmacy program extended to five years.
1963
Dean Wilson dies; Occupational Therapy moves to School of Medicine; PhD program in Pharmaceutical Sciences authorized.
1964
Martin Barr named dean; Physical Therapy and Medical Technology become part of the School of Medicine.
1965
College of Pharmacy moves to new Shapero Hall building on main campus; Department of Industrial Medicine and Hygiene renamed Occupational and Environmental Health (OEH).
1969
MS in Occupational Therapy, Professional BS Program in Physical Therapy established.