Binghamton University School of Pharmacy earns highest licensure exam scores in N.Y.
Scores are about 10% above the national average and tied for first place in N.Y. at an 86.8% first-time pass rate
The Binghamton University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is proving its curriculum is a prescription for success.
The school received the 2024 North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) licensure exam results for its Class of 2024 PharmD students. The results showed its NAPLEX scores are about 10% above the national average and tied for first place in New York state at an 86.8% first-attempt pass rate.
Dean and SUNY Distinguished Professor Kanneboyina Nagaraju shared his excitement in learning the news and how grateful he is to his faculty and staff for their hard work, dedication and commitment to training outstanding pharmacy graduates.
“This is a remarkable achievement for the youngest pharmacy school in New York and one of the youngest pharmacy schools in the country,” Nagaraju said. “I am proud to say that the quality of our students is second to none. I want to congratulate all of you for your hard work that has helped us reach one of the notable achievements in our school’s short history.”
NAPLEX is a test created and administered by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) that assesses a candidate’s knowledge and competency to practice pharmacy.
Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs Jude DeLuca attributed the results to the school’s dedication to its students.
“These results reflect the strength of our curriculum and our commitment to continuous improvement,” she said. “We are dedicated to supporting our students and fostering their professional success every step of the way.”
Chair and Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice Kenneth “Mac” McCall added to DeLuca’s sentiment, pointing to how this is all a result of everyone doing their part for the betterment of the school and its students.
“Congratulations to our graduates on this well-earned success, and many thanks to our faculty and staff for their dedication to excellence in pharmacy education,” he said. “This remarkable achievement is the result of a rigorous curriculum, innovative teaching, hands-on training and a collaborative learning environment that prepares our students to excel as future pharmacists.”
The school celebrated the achievement together on Tuesday evening at The Grapevine Cafe in Johnson City, N.Y.