Assistant Professor
Howard University
Tamara McCants, PharmD is an assistant professor for Howard University and Zone I Director for the National Pharmacaeutical Association. Originally from Broolyn, NY she received her Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from Florida A&M University. Upon graduation she came to Washington, DC to complete a community pharmacy residency program with Grubbs Care Pharmacy and Howard University. She has since dedicated her career to increasing the capacity of pharmacists to be a major contributor in the achievement of favorable health outcomes, especially for the underserved population. Dr. McCants has always been very passionate about the community, coordinating outreach and training programs for all major disease states. She has worked in both the managed care and community pharmacy setting throughout her career. In 2002, she co-founded CMS Health Initiatives; a non-profit organization that utilizes pharmacists to address health disparities. In 2015 she was awarded a grant to establish a community pharmacy residency program in partnership with Walgreens and Howard University. A staunch advocate for the profession, she is an active member of several pharmacy organization on both the local and national level. She has served on numerous committees, task force and working groups to help advance the profession. Lastly, she was appointed by the Mayor to serve as the chair of the District of Columbia Board of Pharmacy. She is an active member of the FAMU Alumni Association and a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Rho Mu Omega Chapter. She is the mother of two rambunctious boys who are a true joy.