Michael Cohen (pharmacist)


Michael Cohen is an American pharmacist, and president of The Institute for Safe Medication Practices. He was a 2005 MacArthur Fellow.

Life

He graduated from Temple University with a BS and MS in pharmacy. He has also been awarded honorary Doctor of Science degrees from Thomas Jefferson University, the University of The Sciences in Philadelphia and Long Island University, and an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree from the University of Maryland. He wrote a column for the journal Hospital Pharmacy. He writes a column for the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Family

He is married to Hedy Cohen and has two children, Rachel Cohen and Jennifer Gold.

Works