Scott T. Benken
Clinical Associate Professor, College of Pharmacy
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Teaching and Supervision
Media’s Influence on Medicine (PMPR 368), 8/25/2025 – 12/5/2025
Media’s Influence on Medicine (PMPR 368), 8/25/2025 – 12/5/2025
Undergrad Resrch Pharm Pract (PMPR 380), 1/13/2025 – 5/2/2025
Concentration Research (PMPR 485), 8/26/2024 – 12/6/2024
Spec Topics in Pharm Pract (PMPR 385), 8/26/2024 – 12/6/2024
Spec Topics in Pharm Pract (PMPR 385), 8/26/2024 – 12/6/2024
University of Malta Master of Science in Advanced Clinical Pharmacy and Doctor of Pharmacy Program, 2/14/2024 – 2/14/2024
PDAT 10: Advanced Disease Mgmt (PHAR 510), 1/8/2024 – 4/26/2024
PDAT 10: Advanced Disease Mgmt (PHAR 510), 1/8/2024 – 4/26/2024
Selected Grants
CTA:Retrospective/Prospective Study of Transplant Outcomes: Comparison of Angiotensin II (Giapreza) Use in Kidney Transplantation between Black and non-Black Patients, La Jolla Pharmaceutical Co., 3/13/2025 - 3/13/2028, Obligated Amount: $40000; Anticipated Amount: $40000
Maribavir Clearance during in vitro Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy, Takeda Pharmaceuticals., 12/12/2023 - 9/1/2025, Obligated Amount: $146513.18; Anticipated Amount: $146513.18
APOL1 Long-term Kidney Transplantation Outcomes Network (APOLLO) Clinical Centers, Wake Forest University., 9/5/2023 - 5/31/2025, Obligated Amount: $33099; Anticipated Amount: $33099
Economic outcomes of first-line ANG2 vs. CVP in patients with KT for perioperative hemodynamic maintenance., La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company., 6/30/2023 - Present, Obligated Amount: $120000; No Anticipated Amount Set
VIDAS® NEPHROCLEARTM CCL14 Diagnostic Accuracy Study, bioMerieux., 6/1/2023 - Present, Obligated Amount: $51000; No Anticipated Amount Set
Retrospective Evaluation of Dosing Weight of Tacrolimus Extended Release (Envarsus XR) in Obese Kidney Transplant Recipients in the De Novo Setting, Veloxis Pharmaceuticals., 1/18/2023 - 12/31/2026, Obligated Amount: $49776; Anticipated Amount: $49776
Retrospective Evaluation of Dosing Weight of Tacrolimus Extended Release (Envarsus XR) in Obese Kidney Transplant Recipients in the de novo Setting, Veloxis Pharmaceuticals., 1/18/2023 - 12/31/2026, Obligated Amount: $49776; Anticipated Amount: $49776
CTA: PATIENT CONTROL GROUP ADDENDUM TO THE EVALUATION OF PATIENT OUTCOMES FROM THE KIDNEYCARE ON RENAL ALLOGRAFTS REGISTRY AGREEMENT, CareDX., 1/17/2022 - 1/17/2027, Obligated Amount: $56750; Anticipated Amount: $56750
Impact of Obesity on the Pharmacokinetics of Imipenem-Relebactam in ICU Patients, Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., 1/6/2022 - 1/6/2025, No Obligated Amount Set; Anticipated Amount: $137232.72
Selected Publications
Forehand, Christy Cecil, Benken, Scott Thomas, Madorsky, Melanie, Mohamed, Adham, Nguyễn, Jerika V, Dixit, Deepali, Gallagher, Jolie, Hawkins, William Anthony, Heavner, Mojdeh Saba, Johnson, Emory, Lozano, Lauren, Sisco, Melanie, Slampak‐Cindric, Angela A, Smith, Susan Elizabeth, Spezzano, Katherine, Taylor, Bayard Angel, Wayne, Nathaniel Brett, Gagnon, David John. (2026). Pharmacotherapeutic Controversies During Temperature Control After Out‐of‐Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Semi‐Structured Literature Review. Pharmacotherapy The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy, 46, (1), e70095. doi:10.1002/phar.70095.
Shultz, Benjamin, Mucksavage, Jeffrey, Thambi, Mathew, Benken, Scott, Phillips, Jennifer, Goliak, Kristen. (2025). Examining the Relationship between Student Engagement in Licensure Prep and NAPLEX Outcomes. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 89, (11), 101638. doi:10.1016/j.ajpe.2025.101638.
Alexander, Katelyn M, Cooper, Julie B, Hinson, Jessica H, Benken, Scott T, Brown, Sherrill, Calinski, Diane, Cunningham, Rebecca L, Murphy, Julie A, Allen, John M, Cone, Catherine, Hansen, Anisa, Kumari, Harshita, Pate, Adam N, Bridgeman, Mary Barna. (2025). Tiered Training and Licensure for the Future of the Pharmacy Profession: Panacea or Pandora’s Box?. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 89, (10), 101493. doi:10.1016/j.ajpe.2025.101493.
Khormi, A, Benken, S, Benken, J, Valdepenas, B, Tang, IY, Gallon, L, Tzvetanov, I, Benedetti, E, Pierce, D. (2025). Efficacy of Midodrine Use Post-Kidney Transplantation for Tapering off Vasopressors. American Journal of Transplantation, 25, (8), s776. doi:10.1016/j.ajt.2025.07.1831.
Ramos, R, Benken, S, Benken, J. (2025). Effectiveness of Antithymocyte Globulin Dosed on Ideal Body Weight in Kidney Transplant Recipients with and without Obesity. American Journal of Transplantation, 25, (8), s777. doi:10.1016/j.ajt.2025.07.1833.
Valdepenas, B, Pierce, D, Benken, J, Benken, S, Christensen, R, Tzvetanov, I, Benedetti, E. (2025). Sublingual Tacrolimus Intrapatient Variability in Intestinal Transplant Recipients. American Journal of Transplantation, 25, (8), s843. doi:10.1016/j.ajt.2025.07.1999.
Engeleit, Anastasia, Tesoro, Eljim, Gandhi, Nishita, Benken, Scott. (2025). Risk factors for Relative and Absolute Hypoglycemia in Patients Treated for Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome. Hospital Pharmacy, 60, (2), 139-145. doi:10.1177/00185787241286871.
Posen, Andrew, Benken, Scott. (2025). Hypertensive Emergencies. The Pharmacist’s Expanded Role in Critical Care Medicine. (pp. 837-856). Springer Nature Switzerland AG. doi:10.1007/978-3-031-77335-8_33.
Belcher, Rachel M, Shultz, Benjamin, Mucksavage, Jeffrey, Herrera, Everton, Benken, Scott. (2024). Qualitative analysis of preparation and planning habits of students with low-performance on high-stakes practice examinations (pre-NAPLEX®). Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning, 16, (10), 102160. doi:10.1016/j.cptl.2024.102160.
Professional Leadership
Programming Committee, American College of Clinical Pharmacy, 10/1/2024 - 10/1/2025
Critical Care PRN - ACCP, American College of Clinical Pharmacy, 10/1/2024 - 10/1/2025
Resolutions Committee, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, 9/1/2024 - 9/1/2024
ACCP Student Chapter Clinical Specialty Workshop, 4/17/2023 - 4/17/2023
Manuscript Reviewer, 4/1/2023 - Present
ACCP Student Chapter MRCaT Faculty Mentor, 3/1/2023 - Present
ACCP Board of Regents Nomination, 2/1/2023 - 2/1/2023
2023 SCCM Advanced Pharmacotherapy Course Reviewer, 10/31/2022 - 12/31/2022
AACP Technology in Pharmacy Education and Learning Networking Committee, 9/1/2022 - Present
Notable Honors
2024, Siegel Innovative Teaching Award, College of Pharmacy
2024, Pharmacy Practice Educator of the Year, Pharmacy Practice
2024, Graduate - Cohort 20, Academic Leadership Fellowship Program
2024, Pharmacy Practice Educator Award (nomination), University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy
2024, ACCP Critical Care PRN - Member-at-Large (nomination), American College of Clinical Pharmacy
2024, Frederick P Siegel Teaching Innovation Award (nomination), University of Illinois College of Pharmacy
2024, Board of Directors - CPFI (nomination), Christian Pharmacist Fellowship International
2024, ACCP Board of Regents (nomination), American College of Clinical Pharmacy
2023, Frederick P Siegel Teaching Innovation Award, UIC College of Pharmacy
Education
Degrees:
Pharm.D., University of Cincinnati, United States, 2008
Pharmacy Prerequisite Coursework, Wake Forest University, United States, 2004
Postgraduate Training:
ASHP-Accredited PGY2 Residency in Critical Care Pharmacy, University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System, United States, 2010
ASHP-Accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System, United States, 2009
Licensures and Certifications
Added Qualifications (AQ) – Cardiology, American Pharmacists Association, 4/1/2015 - Present
Board-Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist, American Pharmacists Association, 12/1/2011 - Present
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association, 1/1/2008 - Present
Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 1/1/2008 - Present