Margarita DiVall, PharmD, MEd, FNAP, BCPS

Clinical Professor, Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Department of Pharmacy and Health Systems Sciences, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Office: 120 Behrakis Health Sciences Center

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 617-373-5370

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After completing her education and post graduate training, Dr. DiVall joined Northeastern University faculty in 2000. She continued to practice as a clinical pharmacist at BIDMC for nearly 20 years, where she trained hundreds of pharmacy students and residents. As a Board-Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist, she collaborated with clinicians from different disciplines to deliver quality health care, contributing to medication reconciliation, pharmacotherapy optimization, transitions of care, and assisting patients with understanding their medications. Dr. DiVall’s teaching and scholarly interests have been in the area of interprofessional practice and education, curricular development, assessment, and faculty development. She is a nationally recognized expert and leader in pharmacy education with numerous awards and recognitions from American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. Dr. DiVall has published numerous manuscripts and book chapters, as well as presented at many national and international conferences. She has served as an Assistant Dean of Assessment at the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and is currently serving as a Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Bouvé College of Health Sciences. She provides significant service and leadership within professional pharmacy organizations, including American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. 

Education:

PharmD, Northeastern University
MEd, Higher Education Administration concentration, Northeastern University
Pharmacy Practice Residency, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Boston, MA

Certification:

Registered Pharmacist in MA; Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist

Research Interest:

Pharmacy Education
Assessment
Interprofessional Education
Faculty Affairs
DEI

Selected Honors and Awards:

National Academies of Practice (Pharmacy) Distinguished Practitioner Fellow (2021) American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Excellence in Scholarship in Experiential Education Award (2020)  
American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Leadership SIG Award for Best Manuscript (2017)  
American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Collaborative Assessment Scholarship Award (2011 and 2016)  
Teaching Excellence Award, Northeastern University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (2007 and 2013) 

Selected Publications:

DiVall MV, Abate MA, Blake EW, Carter J, Chadha GS, Jackowski RM, Khasawneh FT, Taylor JR, Wagner JL. Recommendations for Integration of Foundational and Clinical Sciences throughout the Pharmacy Curriculum. Currents of Pharmacy Teaching and Learning, 2020; 12(11):1371-74.

Kirwin JL, Greenwood K, Rico J, Nalliah R, DiVall MV. Interprofessional Curbside Consults to Develop Team Communication and Improve Student Achievement of Learning Outcomes. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 2017;81(1):Article 15.  

DiVall MV, Alston GL, Bird E, Buring SM, Kelley KA, Murphy NL, Schlesselman LS, Stowe CD, Szilagyi JE. Formative assessment in pharmacy education: a faculty toolkit. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 2014; 78 (9) Article 160.  

Law AV, Bottenberg MM, Brozick AH, Currie JD, DiVall MV, Haines ST, Jolowsky C, Koh-Knox CP, Leonard GA, Phelps SJ, Rao DA, Webster A, Yablonki E. A Checklist for Faculty Mentorship Programs. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 2014; 78 (5) Article 98  

DiVall MV, Barr JT, Gonyeau M, Matthews SJ, Van Amburgh J, Qualters D, Trujillo J. Follow-up Assessment of a Faculty Peer Observation and Evaluation Programs. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 2012; 76 (4): Article 61 

Selected Public Service:

American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Council of Faculties Chair (2022-2023) American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Board of Directors (2021-2024) American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education Editorial Board (2013-2020)  
American Council for Pharmaceutical Education Site Visitor (2012-present) 
American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Assessment SIG Chair (2018-2019) 

Courses Taught:

Leadership and Advocacy in Health Care Pharmacology (Doctor of Physical Therapy Program) 

 

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