Dr. Eric Welch is Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Studies and Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice & Science at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy. In his administrative role, he leads the College’s undergraduate programs and is responsible for curricular development, program growth, and student success.
Welch’s scholarship focuses on undergraduate pharmacy education and the history of pharmacy and medicine. He is the founder of Pharmacy Undergraduate Learning & Student Excellence (PULSE), a national community of practice connecting faculty and administrators engaged in undergraduate pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences education. His work examines the development of undergraduate programs, student pathways, and approaches to preparing students for careers and further study in the health sciences.
An archaeologist and historian of the ancient Near East, Welch spent two decades as a member of the Tell es-Safi/Gath Archaeological Project in Israel, where he served as a senior field archaeologist. His historical research explores health, medicines, and the environments in which people lived and worked in the ancient world.
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