David K. Solomon, PharmD, FASHP, professor of Clinical Pharmacy, former associate dean for VA and Hospital Affairs, and chief of Pharmacy Services at the VA Medical Center in Memphis, retired December 31, 2014. At a recent College of Pharmacy reception celebrating his 24 years of service, Dr. Solomon mentioned his best career move was to return to Memphis and the UTHSC where he graduated and trained in 1970.
One of Dr. Solomon’s passions and constant endeavors was leading efforts to develop and grow residency programs and resident positions across Tennessee. He also initiated the longstanding annual Residency Seminar on “Resident Teaching, Research, and Leadership.”
His 44 year career included pharmacy practice, teaching, research and administrative leadership. His work took him to the Appalachian Regional Hospital System in Kentucky, the Detroit Medical Center and Wayne State University in Michigan, and finally, the VA Health Care System and the UTHSC College of Pharmacy in Memphis.
Dr. Solomon’s final remarks at his retirement reception included a challenge to students and residents, faculty and staff, and administrative leaders: “Continue the tradition of excellence at the UT College of Pharmacy which began over 100 years ago.”