{"id":9346,"date":"2025-08-06T21:16:31","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T21:16:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandbox2.foxtrotdev.com\/?p=9346"},"modified":"2025-08-07T16:06:54","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T16:06:54","slug":"remembering-robert-a-buerki","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandbox2.foxtrotdev.com\/?p=9346","title":{"rendered":"Remembering Robert A. Buerki"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">It is with deep regret that the American Institute of the History of Pharmacy acknowledges the passing of Dr. Robert A. Buerki (1939-2025).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:29% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"180\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/sandbox2.foxtrotdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Buerkiweb.jpg\" alt=\"Robert Buerki\" class=\"wp-image-3317 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sandbox2.foxtrotdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Buerkiweb.jpg 180w, https:\/\/sandbox2.foxtrotdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Buerkiweb-134x150.jpg 134w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Over the past half century, no member has contributed more to the Institute or the field of the pharmacy history in the United States. Through the generous financial support of Robert and Leslie Buerki, the George Urdang Chair in the History of Pharmacy was endowed, earning Bob the prestigious Robert P. Fischelis Award in 2020, along with graduate fellowships at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy. Beyong his philanthropy, Bob&#8217;s enthusiasm, dedication, and scholarship left a lasting impact on the field and the Institute. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Together with his friend Louis Vottero, he championed the teaching of pharmacy ethics in historical context through their co-authored book, <em>Ethical Responsibility in Pharmacy Practice.<\/em> For many years, Bob and Lou were fixtures at APhA conventions, where they staffed the Institute&#8217;s booth and welcomed new members. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Dr. Buerki&#8217;s writing spanned a wide range of topics, but his expertise in the history of pharmacy education was especially recognized. His history of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy earned him the Edward Kremers Award in 2004. His extensive service to the Institute started when he became a member in 1965 and included roles as a member of the Board of Directors, President, and several yeas as Secretary. In recognition of his enduring contributions, he was recently named Honorary President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">To learn about Professor Buerki&#8217;s life and legacy, please see his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legacy.com\/us\/obituaries\/dayton\/name\/robert-buerki-obituary?id=58607309\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">obituary<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmacy.osu.edu\/announcements\/passing-dr-robert-buerki\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tribute<\/a> from The Ohio State University, where he served as faculty emeritus.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is with deep regret that the American Institute of the History of Pharmacy acknowledges the passing of Dr. Robert A. Buerki (1939-2025). 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