Kevin O. Rynn
Vice Dean, College of Pharmacy
Clinical Professor, College of Pharmacy - Pharmacy Practice
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1601 Parkview Ave, Rockford, Ilinois
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Overview:
Dr. Rynn is Clinical Professor and Vice Dean, serving as the regional dean for the Rockford campus. Dr. Rynn received his BS in Pharmacy from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, followed by his Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. Subsequently he completed a hospital pharmacy residency at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh followed by a specialty residency and fellowship in Emergency Medicine and Clinical Toxicology at UIC College of Pharmacy. While in the program Dr. Rynn spent time with the Toxikon Consortium at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital (formally Cook County) and in the emergency departments at UI Health and Michael Reese Hospital on Chicago’s south side. In his final year of training he served as Chief Resident to the UIC College of Pharmacy residency program.
Dr. Rynn then joined the UIC faculty as a Clinical Assistant Professor, teaching in the classroom and practicing in emergency medicine and clinical toxicology at Michael Reese Hospital. During his early time on the UIC faculty he became board certified in clinical toxicology as a Diplomat of the American Board of Applied Toxicology (DABAT). He later joined the faculty at his alma mater, Rutgers University, where he served as the Director of the Emergency Medicine Residency Program. During his 11 years at Rutgers he taught in the classroom, partook in clinical research, and practiced and trained students and residents at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital’s emergency department. During that time he was promoted to Clinical Associate Professor and became a Fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (FCCP). Subsequently, Dr. Rynn’s became the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science College of Pharmacy, later being promoted to Vice Dean. He developed partnerships with area pharmacies, healthcare institutions, and pharmaceutical companies including an international partnerships and global health experiences for pharmacy students in Kampala, Uganda.
Since rejoining UIC College of Pharmacy in 2017 he has worked with the leadership team to continue the advancement of the College and the Rockford campus. Dr. Rynn works closely with faculty and staff to ensure strategic initiates are developed and implemented. Under his direction the first pharmacy residencies for the UIC Rockford Campus have begun and he has helped develop an international pharmacy student experience in Vellore, India. He works with the Winnebago County Health Department on a number of public health initiatives including the opioid epidemic and COVID-19. Dr. Rynn has published numerous publications, presented at local, state, national, and international meetings and is active in a variety of professional organizations.
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Undergrad Resrch Pharm Pract (PMPR 380), 1/8/2024 – 4/26/2024
Spec Project in Pharm Pract (PMPR 390), 1/8/2024 – 4/26/2024
Foundations in Rural and Community Healthcare (PMPR 317), 9/5/2023 – 12/15/2023
Clinical Toxicology (PMPR 345), 1/16/2023 – 4/28/2023
Spec Project in Pharm Pract (PMPR 390), 1/9/2023 – 4/28/2023
Undergrad Resrch Pharm Pract (PMPR 380), 1/9/2023 – 4/28/2023
Personal and Professional Development (PHAR 463), 9/6/2022 – Present
Foundations in Rural and Community Healthcare (PMPR 317), 8/22/2022 – 12/9/2022
Spec Project in Pharm Pract (PMPR 390), 1/10/2022 – 4/29/2022
Selected Grants
Rural-Focused Interventions to Actively Develop and Train for Rural Pharmacy Careers (RFIT), McKesson Fdn., 9/1/2024 - 8/31/2025, Obligated Amount: $283173; Anticipated Amount: $283173
SoTL Grant: Educational and Personal Influences and Barriers to Practicing Rural Pharmacy, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy., 8/1/2024 - Present, Obligated Amount: $4000; Anticipated Amount: $4000
Educational and personal influences and barriers to practicing rural pharmacy, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy., 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2025, Obligated Amount: $4000; Anticipated Amount: $4000
Support for New Student Orientation 2023, Walgreens Pharmacy., 8/12/2023 - 8/22/2023, Obligated Amount: $4158; No Anticipated Amount Set
Pathways to Pharmacy Careers in Northern Illinois, Community Foundation of Northern Illinois., 3/1/2023 - 3/1/2025, Obligated Amount: $36000; Anticipated Amount: $36000
Diabetes-TEAM: Text-Messaging and Education & Support in the Community, Community Foundation of Northern Illinois., 1/1/2023 - 10/1/2024, Obligated Amount: $29992; Anticipated Amount: $29992
OSF/UIC PGY2 Emergency Medicine Residency, OSF St Anthony., 7/1/2022 - Present, Obligated Amount: $10000; Anticipated Amount: $10000
Diabetes Education and Support Text-Messaging Pilot at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Community Foundation of Northern Illinois., 3/21/2022 - 3/20/2023, Obligated Amount: $29992; Anticipated Amount: $29992
ACCC Student Fees Fund, ACCC., 7/1/2020 - 6/30/2021, Obligated Amount: $41000; Anticipated Amount: $41000
Selected Publications
Heidi, R, Schriever, Allison E, Rynn, Kevin O, MacDowell, Martin. (2024). Practice Outcomes for the First Decade of Rural Pharmacy Education (RPHARM) Program Graduates. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 88, (9), 101039. doi:10.1016/j.ajpe.2024.101039.
Goliak, Kristen L, Rush, Dale E, Kopale, Mary S, Rynn, Kevin O, King, Marissa, White, Barry, Pollack, Dan, Schumock, Glen. (2024). Empowering Pharmacy Education: Leveraging Technology and Infrastructure to Advance Faculty, Staff and Student Success. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 88, (9), 101155. doi:10.1016/j.ajpe.2024.101155.
Kane, SP, Winnike, J, Rynn, Kevin O, Hanes, S. (2021). Impact of faculty interviewers on student matriculation following pharmacy school admission offers. Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning, 13, (3), 288-291.
Schriever, Christopher, Hays, Annette, Zobeck, Bryan, Butler, David, Rynn, Kevin. (2021). Pharmacology Vignettes. First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 2020, Thirtieth edition. McGraw-Hill Education / Medical.
Gimbar, Renee Petzel, Rynn, Kevin O. (2018). Designing an emergency medicine pharmacy rotation. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, 75, (10), 602-605. doi:10.2146/ajhp160896.
Rynn, Kevin, Hughes, FL. (2012). Toxicology. Emergency Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy. (pp. 201-226). American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
Merlin, Mark A, Saybolt, Matthew, Kapitanyan, Raffi, Alter, Scott M, Jeges, Janos, Liu, Junfeng, Calabrese, Susan, Rynn, Kevin O, Perritt, Rachael, Pryor, Peter W. (2010). Intranasal naloxone delivery is an alternative to intravenous naloxone for opioid overdoses. The American Journal of Emergency Medicine, 28, (3), 296-303. doi:10.1016/j.ajem.2008.12.009.
Saybolt, Matthew D, Alter, Scott M, Dos Santos, Frank, Calello, Diane P, Rynn, Kevin O, Nelson, Daniel A, Merlin, Mark A. (2010). Naloxone in cardiac arrest with suspected opioid overdoses. Resuscitation, 81, (1), 42-46. doi:10.1016/j.resuscitation.2009.09.016.
Merlin, Mark A, Wong, Matthew L, Pryor, Peter W, Rynn, Kevin, Marques-Baptista, Andreia, Perritt, Rachael, Stanescu, Catherine G, Fallon, Timothy. (2009). Prevalence of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus on the Stethoscopes of Emergency Medical Services Providers. Prehospital Emergency Care, 13, (1), 71-74. doi:10.1080/10903120802471972.
Professional Leadership
American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Awards Committee, 9/7/2023 - Present
Illinois Department of Public Health, State of Illinois, 7/10/2020 - Present
PharmCAS Advisory Board, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, 4/1/2020 - 7/15/2023
COVID-19 Taskforce, Winnebago County Health Department, 3/30/2020 - 12/31/2022
ACCP Emergency Medicine PRN Awards and Recognition Committee, American College of Clinical Pharmacy, 10/1/2019 - 12/31/2021
AACP 2019 Interim Meeting Programing Planning Committee, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, 2018 - 7/1/2019
Member, Winnebago County Health Department, 3/1/2017 - Present
Accreditation Site Surveyor Team, 1/1/2016 - Present
Emergency Medicine PRN Outstanding Mentor Award Nomination Committee, 2016 - 2018
Notable Honors
2023, Presidents Executive Leadership Program (PELP), President Tim Killeen
2022, Interprofessional Teaching in Action (I-TEAM) Award, UIC Office of the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs
2015, Outstanding Mentor of the Year Award, American College of Clinical Pharmacy
2005, Fellowship Status, American College of Clinical Pharmacy
1996, Diplomat, American Board of Applied Toxicology,
1989, Rho Chi National Pharmaceutical Honor Society,
Education
Degrees:
Doctor of Pharmacy, Duquesne University, United States
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Rutgers University, United States
Postgraduate Training:
Emergency Medicine & Clinical Toxicology Fellowship, University of Illinois at Chicago, United States
Emergency Medicine & Clinical Toxicology Specialty Residency, University of Illinois at Chicago, United States
ASHP Clinical Pharmacy Residency, Allegheny General Hospital, United States