Rate My Professor William Prescott

Prescott's research specializations include pediatrics, pulmonary therapeutics, immunization, vaccine misinformation, and pharmacy education, with more than 100 research papers and abstracts authored, including over 50 peer-reviewed publications featured in scientific journals and books. He has spoken to local and national audiences on vaccine safety, effectiveness, and hesitancy. Renowned for teaching innovation, Prescott instituted the school's Scholars Program in 2010 to prepare students for postgraduate residency training, introduced simulation-based learning, and advanced objective structured clinical examinations into the curriculum. His contributions have earned major awards such as the 2017 State University of New York Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2015 University at Buffalo Teaching Innovation Award, 2013 American College of Apothecaries Albert R. Rosica, Jr. Memorial Award, and University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Teacher of the Year in 2007 and 2011. Prescott is a fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy and the Mid-American College Academic Leadership Development Program. He serves as associate editor of the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education since March 2025, previously chaired the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Pediatric Pharmacy Special Interest Group, and sits on the board of directors of the New York State Council of Health-System Pharmacists.