Vinh Thai
Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Pharmacist, University of Illinois Chicago Retzky College of Pharmacy
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About
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Dr. Thai is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago Retzky College of Pharmacy, with a focus on pharmacy administration and leadership. He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and completed two years of postgraduate training in Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership at UIC.
Throughout his career, Dr. Thai has pursued leadership activities and initiatives that reflect his passion for advancing pharmacy practice. He is deeply committed to both professional and personal development, growing into his best self while supporting others in reaching theirs. Through collaboration, he seeks to enhance pharmacy practice, education, and healthcare, with the shared goal of improving patient lives.
Teaching and Supervision
Pharmacy and the U.S. Healthcare System (PHAR 461), 2/16/2026 – 4/30/2026
Selected Publications
Thai, Vinh, Garofalo, John, Donnelly, Andrew, Thambi, Mathew. (2026). Validating an EHR report for evaluating a pharmacy-led medication history service. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, zxag073. doi:10.1093/ajhp/zxag073.
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.
Billups, Sarah J, Thai, Vinh K, Denkins, Jacob, Dettman, Ian C, Rothman, Micol S. (2023). Bad to the bones: prescribing of drugs for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in patients on chronic glucocorticoids. Archives of Osteoporosis, 18, (1), 38. doi:10.1007/s11657-023-01222-0.
Notable Honors
2024, The John McBride Award for Excellence in Hospital Pharmacy Practice, University of Illinois Chicago
2023, Valedictorian Award, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
2023, The Spirit of Anschutz Award, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
2022, Rho Chi Outstanding Student Award, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
2020, Professional Achievement Award, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Education
Degrees:
PharmD, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, United States, 2023
Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, United States
Postgraduate Training:
Diplomate, Pharmacy Leadership Academy, ASHP Research and Education Foundation, United States
PGY1/PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Residency, University of Illinois Chicago Retzky College of Pharmacy, United States, 2025
Licensures and Certifications
Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist, Boards of Pharmacy Specialties, 8/11/2024 - 12/31/2031
Professional Memberships
Illinois Council of Health-System Pharmacists, 7/1/2023 - Present
Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Leadership Society, 9/1/2021 - Present
Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society, 4/23/2021 - Present
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 9/1/2019 - Present