Education

Pharm.D.  University of South Carolina, 1997
B.S.  Pharmacy, University of South Carolina, 1973

Background

Wayne E. Buff, Pharm.D., professor emeritus of the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy, made significant contributions to pharmacy education and practice. Prior to returning to his alma mater, Dr. Buff served as a community pharmacist in West Columbia for 16 years.

In 1990, he began directing the College of Pharmacy's Continuing Education program and transitioned to a clinical assistant professor role in 1999. Recognized for his dedication to teaching, he was honored as Teacher of the Year twice, in 1993 and 2003. Dr. Buff advanced to associate dean in 2001 and served as interim dean of the College of Pharmacy in 2016.

Dr. Buff retired as senior associate dean in December 2018, leaving a lasting impact on the college through his visionary leadership and commitment to advancing pharmacy education. In recognition of his outstanding service to the profession, he received the Bowl of Hygeia Award from the South Carolina Pharmacy Association in 2019.