Kirsten H. Ohler
Clinical Associate Professor in Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy
Director of Pharmacy Residency Education – PGY1 Programs, College of Pharmacy
Program Director, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, College of Pharmacy
Contact
Address:
833 S. Wood Street (M/C 886), Chicago, IL
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Topics Post-Grad Training (PMPR 359), 8/26/2024 – 12/6/2024
Topics Post-Grad Training (PMPR 359), 8/26/2024 – 12/6/2024
PHAR 510: Pathophysiology, Drug Action & Therapeutics 10 (“Pediatrics Block” (3 weeks; 12 hours)), 1/11/2024 – 4/30/2024
PHAR 505: PDAT 5 – Cardiovascular (“Pediatric Cardiology II” (1 hour)), 1/11/2024 – 4/30/2024
PHAR 505: PDAT 5 – Cardiovascular (“Pediatric Cardiology I” (1 hour)), 1/11/2024 – 4/30/2024
Topics Post-Grad Training (PMPR 359), 1/8/2024 – 4/26/2024
Topics Post-Grad Training (PMPR 359), 1/8/2024 – 4/26/2024
PMPR 430: Critical Care I (“Congenital Heart Defects” (1 hour)), 1/2024 – 4/2024
PMPR 430: Critical Care I (“Pulmonary Hypertension in Pediatric Patients” (1 hour)), 1/2024 – 4/2024
Selected Grants
Neonatal indomethacin for prevention of intraventricular hemorrhage: a study of plasma concentrations, pharmacogenomic factors, and outcomes, Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group, Neonatal Pharmacy Resident Research Grant., 12/2012 - 12/2014, Obligated Amount: $2000; No Anticipated Amount Set
Neonatal Indomethacin For Prevention Of Intraventricular Hemorrhage: A Study Of Plasma Concentrations, Pharmacogenomic Factors and Outcomes, Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group (PPAG)., 10/1/2012 - 12/31/2014, Obligated Amount: $2000; Anticipated Amount: $2000
Selected Publications
Gimbar, Renee Petzel, Posen, Andrew K, Gimbar, Matthew G, Ohler, Kirsten H, Smith, Lauren, Hoek, Terry L Vanden, Donnelly, Andrew. (2024). A call to duty: Addressing Chicago’s new migrant population’s healthcare needs. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, zxae322. doi:10.1093/ajhp/zxae322.
Moore, Valerie, Ohler, Kirsten. (2024). Comment on “Factors associated with attaining a pharmacy residency interview: A scoping review”. JACCP JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CLINICAL PHARMACY, 7, (7), 678-678. doi:10.1002/jac5.1989.
Choye, Margaret, Ohler, Kristen H. (2024). Comment on “Navigating obstacles: Perspectives of US pharmacy residency directors on non‐US candidates for PGY‐1 residencies: A survey‐based research”. JACCP JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CLINICAL PHARMACY, 7, (7), 680-680. doi:10.1002/jac5.1993.
Songer, Corinne N, Bondi, Deborah S, Oliveri, Lauren M, Jarrett, Jennie B, Ohler, Kirsten H. (2023). Survey of Pediatric Pharmacy Residency Program Directors and Former Residents on Post-Graduate Training Paths.. The Journal of Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 28, (6), 530-539. doi:10.5863/1551-6776-28.6.530.
Lee, Michelle, Briars, Leslie, Ohler, Kirsten, Oliveri, Lauren. (2023). Evaluation of Outpatient Antibiotic Prescribing for Urinary Tract Infection in Pediatric Patients 2 Months to 18 Years Old. Journal of Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 28, (3), 241-246.
Kulawiak, Jessica, Hovey, Sara, Ohler, Kirsten. (2023). Comment on “Evaluation of pharmacy residency recruitment and interview processes during the COVID‐19 pandemic”. JACCP JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CLINICAL PHARMACY, 6, (6), 654-654. doi:10.1002/jac5.1825.
Ohler, Kirsten, Pham, Jennifer. (2023). Pediatrics: Neonatal Critical Care. DiPiro’s Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach. (pp. 1-39). McGraw-Hill.
Pham, Jennifer, Ohler, kirsten. (2023). Neonatal Therapy. Applied Therapeutic: The Clinical Use of drugs. Wolters Kluwer.
Beechinor, Ryan J, Eche, Ifeoma Mary, Edmonds, Nicholas, Mordino, Jason, Serafin, Hope, Roller, Lauren, Spracklin, Tasleem, Hayes, Genevieve, Hamby, Aaron, Mediwala, Krutika N, Armstrong, Drew L, Rogers, Maegan L, Baje, Mark A, Lee, Helen S, Lee, Kelly C, Lepkowsky, Marcie, Li, Fanny, Morris, Mandy, Quan, Rita Jue, Yamamoto, Christopher, Ohler, Kirsten H, Kraft, Mike D, Starosta, Kate, Parker, Tricia, Poole, Patricia. (2022). Perceptions of a virtual interview process for pharmacy residents during the COVID-19 pandemic: A multisite survey of residency candidates, preceptors, and residency program directors. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, 79, (16), 1385-1392. doi:10.1093/ajhp/zxac130.
Professional Leadership
Executive Committee, 1/2022 - Present
ACCP Pediatric Practice and Research Network (PRN) Education Committee, American College of Clinical Pharmacy, 2015 - Present
ACCP Pediatric Pharmacotherapy Preparatory Review Course Planning Committee, American College of Clinical Pharmacy, 2014 - 12/2023
Notable Honors
2021, Pediatrics Practice and Research Network Achievement Award, American College of Clinical Pharmacy
2021, Fellow (FCCP), American College of Clinical Pharmacy
2019, Fredrick P. Siegel Innovative Teaching Award, University of Illinois at Chicago
2014, Preceptor of the Year, University of Illinois at Chicago
2012, Preceptor of the Year, University of Illinois at Chicago
Education
Degrees:
Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Toledo, United States, 1996
Bachelor of Science, Ohio Northern University, United States, 1994
Postgraduate Training:
ASHP-accredited Pediatric Pharmacy Residency, Nationwide Children's Hospital, United States, 1998
ASHP-accredited Residency in Pharmacy Practice, University of Illinois at Chicago, United States, 1997
Licensures and Certifications
Certificate in Clinical Research Methods, University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health, 2011 - 2013