Associate Professor Neal Benedict, PharmD was awarded the 2016 Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award recognizing his impact on the teaching mission of the Department of Pharmacy and Therapeutics in the School of Pharmacy. This award underscores the high institutional priority assigned to instructional responsibilities. His individual efforts stand as and inspiring examples of excellence in the role of University teacher. Benedict also earned the 2012 “Preceptor of the Year” award selected by his students.
Benedict’s previous awards including the 2014 Innovation in Teaching Award from the American Association of College Pharmacy, the 2011 Innovation in Teaching Award selected by the students of Rho Chi honorary society, and the 2009 and 2014 “Cohen Teacher of the Year” underscoring his commitment to the profession.
As co-director of the Pharmacotheray Scholars Program and as professional student portfolio advisor and career learning advisor, Benedict continues to mentor and develop evaluations, which include expansive comments of praise and recognition, commitment to teaching and creating engaging situations in and out of the classroom.
Benedict is an associate professor in the pharmacy and therapeutics department at PittPharmacy. He is also a Critical Care Clinical Pharmacist at UPMC.
