Professor of Pharmacology

John R. Martin, PhD, is a Professor of Pharmacology and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Assessment at California Health Sciences University College of Pharmacy. His research interest is in neuropharmacology. He has an active interest in innovative teaching methods that engage students in active learning, particularly Team-Based Learning. He has used TBL for the last 10 years as the preferred method for facilitating the learning of pharmacology by students in the health care professions. He has given workshops to faculty on the delivery of course content using TBL, the evaluation of student learning through formative and summative assessments, and the development and use of rubrics.