Abigail Elmes
Research Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy
Clinical Pharmacist, Family Medicine, Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy
Director, Academia/Family Medicine Research Fellowship, Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy
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Personal&Professional Develop (PHAR 463), 8/26/2024 – 12/6/2024
Personal&Professional Develop (PHAR 463), 8/26/2024 – 12/6/2024
PDAT 7: Neurology, Psych, Pain (PHAR 507), 8/26/2024 – 12/6/2024
PDAT 7: Neurology, Psych, Pain (PHAR 507), 8/26/2024 – 12/6/2024
RUSH Interprofessional OUD Echo Program, 5/11/2023 – 12/29/2023
Advanced Disease Management (PHAR 510 PDAT 10), 4/3/2023 – 4/26/2024
Evidence-Based Medicine (PHAR 440), 3/1/2021 – 4/11/2023
Introduction to Patient Care (PHAR 414), 1/1/2021 – 4/26/2024
Introduction to Pharmacy Practice (PHAR 411), 9/1/2020 – 12/30/2022
Selected Grants
Mobile Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) FY 25, Illinois Department of Human Services., 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2025, Obligated Amount: $1400000; Anticipated Amount: $1400000
Meeting Patients Where They Are: Expansion of Mobile Low-Threshold Buprenorphine and Van- Based Harm Reduction Services into Nonurban Settings, UIC Center for Clinical and Translational Science Pilot Implementation Grant., 10/16/2023 - 10/14/2024, Obligated Amount: $29968; No Anticipated Amount Set
Mobile Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) FY 24, Illinois Department of Human Services., 7/1/2023 - 6/30/2024, Obligated Amount: $1438890; Anticipated Amount: $1438890
Preceptor Perspectives of Entrustable Professional Activities Evaluation in Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences, ACCP Education and Training PRN Teaching Enhancement Grant., 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2022, Obligated Amount: $1000; No Anticipated Amount Set
Integrated SUD Training Program for Nurse Practitioners, US Department of Health & Human Services (Health Resources and Services Administration)., 7/1/2021 - 6/30/2026, Obligated Amount: $1822862; No Anticipated Amount Set
Mobile Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD): Low-Threshold Buprenorphine Integration into Van-Based Harm Reduction Services, Illinois Department of Human Services., 5/1/2021 - 5/1/2023, Obligated Amount: $1048968; No Anticipated Amount Set
Engage, Educate, Empower for Equity: E4, The Rush Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Disparities in Older Adults (E4 Center), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)., 9/30/2020 - 9/30/2025, Obligated Amount: $700000; No Anticipated Amount Set
Engage, Educate, Empower for Equity: E4, The Rush Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Disparities in Aging, Rush University Medical Center., 9/30/2020 - 9/29/2025, Obligated Amount: $24103; Anticipated Amount: $24103
Primary Care Training Enhancement: Residency Training in Primary Care (substance use disorder and severe mental illness in rural and urban underserved communities), US Department of Health & Human Services (Health Resources and Services Administration)., 7/1/2020 - 6/30/2025, Obligated Amount: $2500000; No Anticipated Amount Set
SAFE–HOME opioid management education in older adults: naloxone awareness program, Health Resources and Services Administration – Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program., 9/1/2019 - 9/1/2024, Obligated Amount: $125000; No Anticipated Amount Set
Selected Publications
Elmes-Patel, Abigail T, Allen, Sheila M, Djuric Kachlic, Marlowe, Schriever, Allison E, Driscoll, Tara P, Tekian, Ara, Cheung, Jeffrey JH, Podsiadlik, Edward, Haines, Stuart T, Schwartz, Alan, Jarrett, Jennie B. (2024). Preceptor Perspectives Using Entrustable Professional Activity-Based Assessments During Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 88, (12), 101332. doi:10.1016/j.ajpe.2024.101332.
Taylor, David R, Schwartz, Alan, Elmes-Patel, Abigail T, Marty, Adrian P, Hennus, Marije P. (2024). Monitoring and evaluating EPAs and EPA frameworks. Entrustable Professional Activities and Entrustment Decision-Making in Health Professions Education. (pp. 121-130). Ubiquity Press. doi:10.5334/bdc.k.
Messmer, Sarah, Elmes, Abigail, Infante, Alexander, Patterson, Anna, Smith, Mackenzie, Murphy, Albert, Jimenez, Antonio, Mayer, Stockton, Watson, Dennis, Whitfield, Kevin, Fisher, Steve, Jarrett, Jennie. (2024). Patient experiences of buprenorphine dispensing from a mobile medical unit. Addiction Science & Clinical Practice, 19, (1). doi:10.1186/s13722-024-00484-4.
Infante, Alexander F, Wells, Christina, Loza, Julie, Hobbs, Keia, Jarrett, Jennie B, Elmes, Abigail T. (2024). Be SMART About Asthma Management: Single Maintenance and Reliever Therapy. The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, 37, (4), 745-752. doi:10.3122/jabfm.2023.230456r1.
Jarrett, Jennie B, Elmes, Abigail T, Keller, Eden, Stowe, Cindy D, Daugherty, Kimberly K. (2024). Evaluating the Strengths and Barriers of Competency-Based Education in the Health Professions. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 88, (6), 100709. doi:10.1016/j.ajpe.2024.100709.
Infante, Alexander F, Elmes, Abigail T, Gimbar, Renee Petzel, Messmer, Sarah E, Neeb, Christine, Jarrett, Jennie B. (2024). Stronger, longer, better opioid antagonists? Nalmefene is NOT a naloxone replacement. International Journal of Drug Policy, 124, 104323. doi:10.1016/j.drugpo.2024.104323.
Jarrett, Jennie B, Bratberg, Jeffrey, Burns, Anne L, Cochran, Gerald, DiPaula, Bethany A, Dopp, Anna Legreid, Elmes, Abigail, Green, Traci C, Hill, Lucas G, Homsted, Felicity, Hsia, Stephanie L, Matthews, Michele L, Ghitza, Udi E, Wu, Li-Tzy, Bart, Gavin. (2023). Research Priorities for Expansion of Opioid Use Disorder Treatment in the Community Pharmacy. Substance Use & Addiction Journal, 44, (4), 264-276. doi:10.1177/08897077231203849.
Elmes, Abigail T, Schwartz, Alan, Tekian, Ara, Jarrett, Jennie B. (2023). Evaluating the Quality of the Core Entrustable Professional Activities for New Pharmacy Graduates.. Pharmacy (Basel), 11, (4). doi:10.3390/pharmacy11040126.
Messmer, Sarah E, Elmes, Abigail T, Jimenez, Antonio D, Murphy, Albert Leon, Guzman, Miriam, Watson, Dennis P, Poorman, Elisabeth, Mayer, Stockton, Infante, Alexander F, Keller, Eden G, Whitfield, Kevin, Jarrett, Jennie B. (2023). Outcomes of a mobile medical unit for low-threshold buprenorphine access targeting opioid overdose hot spots in Chicago.. J Subst Use Addict Treat, 150, 209054. doi:10.1016/j.josat.2023.209054.
Professional Leadership
Education and Training Practice and Research Network, American College of Clinical Pharmacy, 10/14/2025 - 10/14/2026
ACCP Research Fellowship Program Review Committee, American College of Clinical Pharmacy, 10/15/2024 - 10/14/2026
Education and Training Practice and Research Network, American College of Clinical Pharmacy, 10/14/2024 - 10/14/2025
ACCP Amb Care PRN Research Process Committee, American College of Clinical Pharmacy, 10/14/2024 - 10/14/2025
ACCP EDTR PRN Educational Programming Committee, American College of Clinical Pharmacy, 10/14/2024 - 10/14/2025
ACCP EDTR PRN Nominations Committee, American College of Clinical Pharmacy, 10/14/2024 - 10/14/2025
CVS Health / AACP Community Pharmacy Health Equity Award, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, 8/1/2024 - 9/1/2024
AACP Walmart Health Equity Scholarship, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, 8/1/2024 - 9/1/2024
ACCP Student Travel Award, American College of Clinical Pharmacy, 8/1/2024 - 9/1/2024
Notable Honors
2025, Honorable Mention, Rufus A. Lyman Award, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
2024, Best Poster, Education and Training Practice and Research Network, American College of Clinical Pharmacy
2023, Pharmacy Practice Publication of the Year Award, University of Illinois at Chicago
2023, 2nd place, Outstanding Paper Award, American College of Clinical Pharmacy
2023, 1st Place, Poster Walk Rounds, American College of Clinical Pharmacy
2023, 2023 Frederick P. Siegel Teaching Innovation Award, University of Illinois at Chicago
2021, 2nd Place, Baxter Award for Excellence in Research, University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Pharmacy
Education
Degrees:
Master of Health Professions Education, University of Illinois at Chicago, United States, 2023
Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, United States, 2019
Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, United States, 2017
Postgraduate Training:
Academic/Family Medicine Research Fellowship, University of Illinois at Chicago, United States, 2022
PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency (Ambulatory Care Focused), Northeastern University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, United States, 2020
Licensures and Certifications
Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist, Board of Pharmacy Specialties, 1/1/2021 - Present
Selected Presentations
Coffee, Alexis, Elmes, Abigail. (2025 July 21). A Bitter Pill to Swallow: Career Regret in Pharmacy and How to Exit the Cycle. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy 2025 Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, USA.
Salisbury-Afshar, E, Ciraldo, K, Messmer, Sarah, Elmes, Abigail, Murphy, Albert. (2025 April 26). How Low Can You Go? Low Barrier Buprenorphine Care Delivery Models. American Society of Addiction Medicine 2025 Annual Meeting. Denver, CO, USA.
Infante, Alexander, Elmes, Abigail. (2024 December 10). On the Road to Recovery: Bringing Ambulatory Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) Care into the Community. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists' Annual Midyear Meeting. New Orleans, LA.