Karen Caye L. Juco
Clinical Assistant Professor, College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice
Clinical Pharmacist, Medication Therapy Management Clinic
Contact
Address:
833 S Wood Street, Room 164, MC 886, Chicago, IL
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About
Overview:
Dr. Karen Juco is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) College of Pharmacy (COP) and a Clinical Pharmacist at the Medication Therapy Management Clinic in University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Biochemistry at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois and her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science College of Pharmacy in North Chicago, Illinois. She completed post-graduate training at UIC in a Post-Graduate Year-1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency program. Dr. Juco’s primary responsibilities as a clinical pharmacist include adherence support, chronic disease co-management with other healthcare providers, and medication optimization. As a clinical assistant professor, she is responsible for precepting pharmacy students and residents, as well as participating in didactic learning activities, such as lectures, recitations, and more.
Research Interests:
Medication therapy management, transitions of care, medication access, immunizations, social determinants of health
Teaching and Supervision
PhLAMES 2 (PHAR 466), 1/13/2025 – 5/2/2025
Pathophysiology, Drug Action, & Therapeutics 7: Neurology, Psychiatry & Pain (PHAR 507), 9/9/2024 – Present
PhLAMES 1 (PHAR 465), 8/26/2024 – 12/6/2024
Lifestyle Modifications in Disease Management (PMPR 327), 2/8/2024 – Present
Introduction to Patient Care (PHAR 414), 1/23/2024 – Present
Pathophysiology, Drug Action, & Therapeutics 7: Neurology, Psychiatry & Pain (PHAR 507), 9/18/2023 – 9/29/2023
Introduction to Pharmacy Practice (PHAR 411), 9/6/2023 – Present
Ambulatory Care APPE Morning Conference (PHAR 601), 9/6/2023 – Present
Introduction to Pharmacy Practice: Patient Care (PHAR 414), 2/7/2023 – 2/14/2023
Selected Publications
Trotter, Pamela J, Juco, Karen, Le, Ha T, Nelson, Kjersten, Tamayo, Lizeth I, Nicaud, Jean‐Marc, Park, Young‐Kyoung. (2020). Glutamate dehydrogenases in the oleaginous yeast Yarrowia lipolytica. Yeast, 37, (1), 103-115. doi:10.1002/yea.3425.
Professional Leadership
Health Disparities and Cultural Competence Special Interest Group, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, 4/22/2025 - Present
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, Illinois Council of Health-System Pharmacists, 1/22/2025 - Present
Education
Degrees:
Doctor of Pharmacy, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, United States, 2021
Bachelor of Arts, Augustana College, United States, 2015
Postgraduate Training:
PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency, University of Illinois at Chicago, United States, 2022
Licensures and Certifications
Registered Pharmacist, Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, 9/1/2021 - Present
Basic Life Support Provider, American Heart Association, 2017 - Present
Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery, American Pharmacists Association, 9/28/2017 - Present
Professional Memberships
American Pharmacists Association, 2/1/2025 - Present