Paul Carnes

I am the Chief of Pharmacy at the VA Medical Center in Lebanon, PA. I have been in this position for nearly 20 years. Professionally I am very passionate about passing on my experience and knowledge (good and bad) to others so that they can become better professionals without making some of the same mistakes I did. I’m also very passionate about taking care of our Veterans!

Personally, I love my family. I have a wife, Michelle, and 3 daughters, Katelyn, Presley, and Lyndsay. Presley and Lyndsay are twins and just entered High School last fall. They are keeping Michelle and I very busy! Katelyn graduated from Gettysburg College last spring. She is still sorting out her options as she works in temporary positions.

I graduated from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science in 1993 with my BS in Pharmacy. After a few years, I went back to school and earned my Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 2000. My last educational foray was with the University of Florida where I earned a Master of Science Degree in Pharmacy Policy and Regulation. I would count my success in school as some of my greatest accomplishments.

I have been a pharmacist since 1993. I served in the US Navy as a Pharmacy Officer for 7 years before moving “back home” to be near family. I currently live in Middletown, PA with my wife, daughters, our cat (Chowder), and our mini-golden doodle (Piper).

As always, I look forward to working with the students in the program each year and am excited to see the energy they bring to the class this year.