PHILADELPHIA — Anandi V. Law, BPharm, MS, PhD, FAPhA, has been appointed dean of the College of Pharmacy at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Law will begin her role on Oct. 10, 2025, succeeding Rebecca Finley, PharmD, MS, FASHP, who retired after 17 years of visionary leadership as the College’s founding dean, and Mary M. Hess, PharmD, FASHP, FCCM, FCCP, who provided strong leadership as the College’s interim dean.
Dr. Law is a distinguished academic leader, researcher and advocate in the pharmacy field. She currently serves as associate dean for assessment and professor of pharmacy practice and administration at Western University of Health Sciences, where she has been a faculty member since 1999. During that time, she held numerous leadership roles and shaped pharmacy education, assessment and research.
She also just completed her term as president of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, where she led with her theme of “Reach out. Engage. Elevate” to continue to advance pharmacy education and practice transformation.
Dr. Law’s scholarly work centers on health outcomes research, focusing on improving care for patients with chronic conditions through pharmacist-led interventions, patient-provider communication and medication adherence strategies. Her research also spans health literacy, social determinants of health and pharmacoeconomics.
“I am honored and excited to step into the role of dean of the College of Pharmacy at Thomas Jefferson University,” Dr. Law says. “I look forward to working alongside the outstanding team of faculty, students and staff to continue the path to excellence in pharmacy education, practice and research. I’m also eager to engage and collaborate with the community to elevate the impact of the health professions.”
Dr. Law is a national thought leader in practice and payment transformation, advocating for and implementing innovative, patient-centered models that recognize and reimburse pharmacists for clinical services. She has authored more than 85 peer-reviewed publications, secured numerous research grants and mentored a generation of pharmacy scholars and practitioners.
She’s a frequent keynote speaker and panelist at national and international conferences, and her insights have been featured in media outlets such as NPR, The Hill and National Geographic. Dr. Law also serves as associate editor for Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy.
“A passionate advocate for innovation, equity and the evolving role of pharmacists in healthcare delivery, Dr. Law brings a bold vision and deep expertise to Thomas Jefferson University,” says University President Dr. Susan Aldridge. “We are confident in her ability to lead the College of Pharmacy in advancing patient-centered care, academic excellence and community engagement.”
Ranked among the top 50 pharmacy programs nationally, according to the 2024 US News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools, Jefferson College of Pharmacy has been advancing pharmacy education, clinical practice, research and discovery since 2008. The College consistently excels at preparing the next generation of pharmacists.
Since 2017, the first-time NAPLEX pass rate average for graduating students has been over 95%, placing Jefferson College of Pharmacy in the top 10% of Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education-accredited programs nationally. Similarly, residency match rates have continued to be in the top 10% of the country for the third year in a row, with the Class of 2024 matching at 90%.
Jefferson College of Pharmacy distinctively benefits from its integral partnership with Jefferson Health, where students have opportunities to learn in multiple practice settings and gain exposure to future practice options at one of the largest academic health systems in the nation. Home to the country’s first accredited postgraduate residency for pharmacists, Jefferson currently sponsors 26 Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education-accredited positions across the system.