Welcome
The mission of the Native American Center of Excellence (NACOE) at the University of Montana College of Health Professions and Biomedical Sciences is to facilitate the identification, recruitment, retention, and professional development of American Indian/Alaska Native students who are interested in pursuing careers in pharmacy and/or health care delivery. The NACOE offers a wide variety of activities and programs that contribute to the students' overall academic performance and development. NACOE is also dedicated to increasing the number of American Indian faculty members in schools of pharmacy and the pharmaceutical sciences.
NACOE is funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
Dustin Cavanaugh,Shoshone Paiute Tribe
2014 Pharm.D. Graduate (Photo Taken by Todd Goodrich, 2012)
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About our Logo
The NACOE logo incorporates many symbols of Native culture. The circular shape of the logo represents the cycle of life. The turtle represents Mother Earth and emphasizes the interconnectedness of all life forms. Bears are believed to have strong medicinal powers which can be conferred upon those who dream of the animal. The final component of the logo, the bear's life line, represents its life force, both it's physical and spiritual essence. It is the hope of NACOE that its students can draw on these symbols to find the strength, wisdom and skill to care for people.
Meet Our Latest Pharm.D. Graduate
The following video documents Amber Burdeau and her AMAZING accomplishments: