A Message From Dean Maki

Hello, I am Dr. Erik D. Maki, and I have the honor of serving as the Dean of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. When we get the chance to meet, please call me Erik.

I believe Drake is a great place for students because of the diversity of individual and collective opportunities offered here that are not available at other institutions. Our students are so much more than their majors. They are athletes, musicians, and artists, just to name a few. They are leaders at the university and serve in our community. They pursue multiple majors, concentrations, and degrees. Ultimately, they are ready to make us proud and fulfill our mission of leading meaningful personal lives, professional accomplishments, and responsible global citizenship. I am consistently inspired by our students' diverse talents and pursuits.

As a college, we are invested in student success. For example, we use a "blended model" of advising and mentoring. This means that each student is formally assigned a combination of a professional Advising Specialist and a Faculty Mentor, so that they are supported in both their time studying at Drake and in their career endeavors beyond.

I have no doubt that you will find our community to be one that exhibits our values of collegiality, professionalism, collaboration, entrepreneurial leadership, innovation, and learner-centered en route to accomplishing our vision as a "diverse community of learners leading the way to a healthy world." Even though I have been a member of this community for several years, I continue to be amazed each day with the passion and dedication that the faculty, staff, students, alumni, and our many partners bring to this vision and to our values.

Whichever program you choose to pursue, you will find excellent and accessible faculty ready to guide you toward success. You will have the opportunity to learn from them in the classroom or through individual assistance, gain advice on career pathways, participate with them in their research projects, and provide professional and community service together. And the connections don't end with graduation. We are proud of our alumni and the network that has developed through their giving back to our programs. Our alumni have found that whatever path they choose to pursue, they are recognized for their commitment to advancing their practices, supporting their community, and advocating for their patients and profession.

Welcome to our community!

Biography

Dr. Erik Maki is committed to creating a supportive, collaborative learning environment where students feel comfortable taking ownership of their education and maximizing their potential. He believes strong relationships and trust are essential to learning, allowing students to openly identify challenges and work with faculty to find meaningful paths forward.

Dr. Maki encourages students to learn with and from one another, recognizing that collaboration strengthens understanding and builds confidence. Through mentorship and hands-on experiences, he helps students connect classroom knowledge to real-world patient care while developing the skills to analyze problems, reflect on their experiences, and make informed decisions.

Above all, Dr. Maki aims to prepare students to become confident, self-directed healthcare professionals who understand not only what they do, but why they do it.

Areas of Expertise

• Transitions of Care
• Team-Based Learning

Education

• PharmD, University of Iowa, 2003

Latest Projects and Publications

Bastianelli K, Boje K, Hughes J, Jeferson C, Maki E, Patel R, Roberts S, Robinson J,. Developing the Applicant Pipeline Microsessions. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy interim Meeting, Long Beach, CA. February 2018.

Adcock K, Corbett A, Hofseth L, Islam M, Khasawneh F, Maki E, Plake K, Roberts S, Wong S. ALFP Debate “Deans should be pharmacists from within the same university." American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Interim Meeting, Long Beach, CA. February 2018.

Seybert AL, Armbruster AL, Crannage AJ, Maki ED, McFalls M, Aungst TD. “Technology in Pharmacy Education and Learning SIG: Case Studies and Application of Emerging Technologies” American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN. July 2017.

McKinney R, Maki ED. “Geriatric Pharmacology and De-Prescribing Overview” National PACE Association Summer Conference, Omaha, NE. June 2017.

Maki ED, Chapter 106 – Gout and Hyperuricemia. In: Schwinghammer TL, Koehler JM, 10th eds. Pharmacotherapy Casebook: A Patient–Focused Approach. New York: McGraw–Hill, January 2017

Experience

• Dean, Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2024-Present
• Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University, 2012-2024
• Mercy Hospitalists Group Clinical Specialist, Mercy Medical Center, 2008-2024
• Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University, 2005-2012
• Assistant Instructor, Texas Tech University HSC, 2003-2005
• Acute Care/Internal Medicine and Am Care/Anticoagulation Clinical Specialist, Broadlawns Medical Center, 2003-2005
• Clinical Staff Pharmacist, McKesson Medication Management (Northwest Texas Healthcare System), 2003-2005
• ASHP Accredited Specialty Resident in Pharmacotherapy, Texas Tech University, 2003-2005

Professional Affiliations

• American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)
• Phi Lambda Sigma Leadership Society

Iowa Pharmacy Association (IPA)

• Legislative Committee Vice Chair, 2012-2024
• Board of Trustees Member, 2014-2016
• Health Systems Advisory Board Member, 2007-2008
• Policy Committee on Professional Affairs Member, 2007-2008
• IPA House of Delegates Member

American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)

•  Pharm4Me Advisory Committee Member, 2018-2020
• Leadership Development SIG
  • Scholarship Committee Member, 2018-2019
  • Leadership Toolkit Taskforce Member, 2017-2018
• Adult Medicine PRN
  • Training and Travel Awards Committee Member, 2018-2019
  • Programming Committee Member, 2008-2009/2016-2017
  • Student and Practitioner Research Awards Committee Member, 2012-2013
  • Nominations Committee Member, 2007-2008
• Section of Teachers of Pharmacy Practice
  • Faculty Development Committee, 2017-2019

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

• NAPLEX/PCOA Item Writer/Reviewer, 2018-2019

College Service

• College Administrative Committee Member, 2018-Present
• Admissions Committee Member, 2018-2024
• Pharm4Me Recruitment Champion, 2017-2024
• DELTA Rx Committee, 2006-2024
• Clinical Sciences Department Advisory Committee Member, 2016-2018
• Faculty Mentor, 2013-2018
• ASHP Faculty Advisor, 2006-2018
• Academic Affairs Committee Chair, 2015-2017
• New Programs Workgroup Chair, 2014
• Strategic Planning Team Leader, 2013-2014
• Faculty Affairs Committee, 2006-2009

Assessment Committee

• Member, 2011-2013
• Chair, 2009-2011

University Service

• Drake Running Club Faculty Advisor, 2017-2024
• Classroom Technology Advisory Group Member, 2017-2019
• Ad Hoc Committee Member on University Curricular Reform, 2014-2015

Faculty Senate

• Senator, 2018-2020
• Executive Committee Member, 2018-2019
• Information Technology Services Advisory Group
  • Member, 2018-2019
  • Chair, 2017-2018

Drake Institutional Review Board

• Chair, 2015-2017
• Member, 2007-2015

Certifications and Registrations

• Academic Leadership Fellows Program (ALFP), AACP, 2017-2018
• Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS)

Honors and Awards

• Faculty Preceptor of the Year, Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2016-2017
• Health System Pharmacist of the Year, IPA, 2016
• Outstanding Mentor, Phi Lambda Sigma/Rho Chi, 2009
• Leadership Pharmacy Participant, IPA, 2006