Kathryn M. Sawyer
Clinical Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice
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Overview:
Dr. Kathryn Sawyer, PharmD, received her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) College of Pharmacy within the Department of Pharmacy Practice. Her primary duties include coordinating the Pharmaceutical Care Skills Lab and working closely with students.
Before starting at UIC, she was a clinical pharmacist and Director of Pharmacy for Norton Sound Health Corporation for 5+ years. In this position, she advanced the department by utilizing her passion for innovation and endless drive for process improvement. Her passions include professional identity formation, transformative learning theory, and project management. During her free time, she walks her dogs, Queenie and Rocket, works out, watches movies, goes hiking, and is an avid board game player.
Research Interests:
Dr. Kathryn Sawyer’s research interests include utilizing project management tools and techniques to enhance precepting of student pharmacists and using transformative learning theory to improve professional identity formation in student pharmacists.
Teaching Statement:
Dr. Kathryn Sawyer is currently a patient care skills lab coordinator at the College of Pharmacy. In this role, she coordinates two core courses and lectures and leads multiple simulations and recitations. Before arriving at UIC, Dr. Sawyer has 6+ years of teaching assistant experience in chemistry, pharmacokinetics, and pharmaceutical care. She additionally served as an in-residence tutor while attending undergrad at the College of St. Scholastica. At Norton Sound Health Corporation, she served as the Student Coordinator for approximately 14-16 students annually.
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Pharmacy Practice:Patient Care (PHAR 414), 1/8/2024 – 4/26/2024
Pharmacy Practice:Patient Care (PHAR 414), 1/8/2024 – 4/26/2024
Pharmacy Practice:Patient Care (PHAR 414), 1/8/2024 – 4/26/2024
Pharmacy Practice:Patient Care (PHAR 414), 1/8/2024 – 4/26/2024
Pharmacy Practice:Patient Care (PHAR 414), 1/8/2024 – 4/26/2024
Pharmacy Practice:Patient Care (PHAR 414), 1/8/2024 – 4/26/2024
Pharmacy Practice: Hospital (PHAR 413), 1/8/2024 – 4/26/2024
Pharmacy Practice: Hospital (PHAR 413), 1/8/2024 – 4/26/2024
Pharmacy Practice: Hospital (PHAR 413), 8/21/2023 – 12/1/2023
Selected Grants
Utilizing Transformative Learning Theory to Enhance Professional Identity Formation, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy., 3/1/2023 - 8/31/2024, Obligated Amount: $8500; Anticipated Amount: $8500
Selected Publications
Geders, Todd W, Gustafson, Kathryn, Finzel, Barry C. (2012). Use of differential scanning fluorimetry to optimize the purification and crystallization of PLP‐dependent enzymes. Acta Crystallographica Section F: Structural Biology Communications, 68, (5), 596-600. doi:10.1107/s1744309112012912.
Professional Leadership
Junior Faculty Community Leadership Connect, 7/14/2022 - Present
LabSIG Mentorship Circle, 6/8/2022 - Present
AACP Poster Abstract, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, 4/12/2022 - 5/10/2022
Community Relations Chair, 2019 - 2021
Board of Directors, 2016 - 2019
Notable Honors
2023, Frederic P. Siegel Innovative Teaching Award, University of Illinois Chicago
2020, Heroes in Health Award, National Indian Health Board
2018, Employee of the Month - April, Norton Sound Health Corporation
2018, Excellence in Innovation Award, Alaska Pharmacist Association
2017, National Director's Award, Indian Health Service
2017, Customer Appreciation Award, Norton Sound Health Corporation
2017, Cardinal Health Generation RX Award, Alaska Pharmacist Association
2017, Immunization Champion Award, American Pharmacists Association
2015, National Director's Award, Indian Health Service
Education
Degrees:
Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Minnesota - College of Pharmacy, United States
Master of Business Administration, University of the People, United States
Bachelor of Arts, College of St Scholastica, United States
Licensures and Certifications
Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP), Board of Pharmacy Specialties, 7/1/2021 - 12/31/2028
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Project Management Institute, 9/17/2019 - 9/17/2024
Selected Presentations
Sawyer, Kathryn, Shelton, Anthony. (2023 March 18). Project Management: Get More Done More Efficiently!. ICHP/MSHP Spring Meeting. Collinsville, United States.