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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About
Teaching and Supervision
PDAT 5: Cardiovascular (PHAR 40437), 1/12/2026 – 5/1/2026
PDAT 5: Cardiovascular (PHAR 40440), 1/12/2026 – 5/1/2026
Topics Post-Grad Training (PMPR 16024), 1/12/2026 – 5/1/2026
Topics Post-Grad Training (PMPR 16023), 1/12/2026 – 5/1/2026
Patient Safety (PHAR 464), 11/3/2025 – 12/5/2025
Patient Safety (PHAR 464), 11/3/2025 – 12/5/2025
Topics Post-Grad Training (PMPR 359), 8/25/2025 – 12/5/2025
Topics Post-Grad Training (PMPR 359), 8/25/2025 – 12/5/2025
Topics Post-Grad Training (PMPR 359), 1/13/2025 – 5/2/2025
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
Posen, Andrew K, Snuffer, Braxton M, Phillips, Christian J, Alawad, Noor, Petzel Gimbar, Renee M, Ohler, Kirsten H. (2026). Responding to: July 1 Licensure Pressure for Pharmacy Residents—Why Early Licensure Matters. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 90, (9), 102043. doi:10.1016/j.ajpe.2026.102043.
Ohler, kirsten, Pham, jennifer. (2026). Neonatal Critical Care. DiPiro’s Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach. (pp. 1-35). McGraw-Hill.
Van, Tracy L, Hanners, Emily K, Soni, Hailey P, Posen, Andrew K, Ohler, Kirsten H. (2026). Impact of an In‐House Resident Clinical Pharmacist On‐Call Program on Resident Physician Training: A Cross‐Sectional Survey. JACCP JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CLINICAL PHARMACY, 9, (3), e70191. doi:10.1002/jac5.70191.
Thai, Vinh K, Hudak, Brianna McQuade, Soni, Hailey P, Ohler, Kirsten H. (2025). Pharmacy residency leave time: One size does not fit all. JACCP JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CLINICAL PHARMACY, 8, (7), 530-532. doi:10.1002/jac5.70060.
Gimbar, Renee Petzel, Posen, Andrew K, Gimbar, Matthew G, Ohler, Kirsten H, Smith, Lauren, Hoek, Terry L Vanden, Donnelly, Andrew. (2025). A call to duty: Addressing Chicago’s new migrant population’s healthcare needs. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, 82, (9), e413-e415. 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.
Donnelly, Andrew, Gimbar, Renee, Gimbar, Matthew, Posen, Andrew, Ohler, Kirsten. (2024). Development and implementation of an emergency department migrant prescription program.. KeePosted, 50, (4), 18-21.
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.
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
2025, Fellow, Pediatric Pharmacy Association
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
Selected Presentations
Hanson, Travis, Pham, Jennifer, Ohler, Kirsten. (2026 April 11). Evaluation of Gentamicin in Neonates with Encephalopathy with or without Therapeutic Hypothermia. 2026 PediatRxCon35- Pediatric Pharmacy Association (PPA) 35th Annual Meeting. Arlington, United States.
Hanson, Travis, Pham, J, Ohler, K. (2025 December 07). Evaluation of Gentamicin in Neonates with Encephalopathy with or without Therapeutic Hypothermia.. 2025 American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting. Anaheim, CA, USA.
Ohler, Kirsten. (2025 October 01). Clinical Pearls in the Care of Pediatric Patients. American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Annual Meeting. Minneapolis, USA.