Integration of pharmacists into team-based ambulatory care practice models.

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Zachary A. Weber, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCACP, CDE, is Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Purdue College of Pharmacy, Indianapolis, IN. Jessica Skelley, Pharm.D., BCACP, is Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, McWhorter School of Pharmacy, Samford University, Birmingham, AL. Gloria Sachdev, Pharm.D., is Clinical Assistant Professor, Primary Care, Purdue College of Pharmacy, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Indiana University, Indianapolis. Mary Ann Kliethermes, B.S., Pharm.D., is Vice-Chair of Ambulatory Care and Associate Professor, Chicago College of Pharmacy, Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL. Starlin Haydon-Greatting, M.S., B.S.Pharm., FAPhA, is Director of Clinical Programs, Illinois Pharmacists Association Patient Self-Management Programs, Spring-field. Binita Patel Pharm.D., M.S., is Director of Ambulatory/Retail Pharmacy, Froedtert Health, Milwaukee, WI. Samantha Schmidt is Postgraduate Year 1 Resident, McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence, SC; at the time of writing she was a Pharm.D. student, Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy, Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach, FL.

Published: May 2015

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