Beth Phillips

Beth Phillips is a Rite Aid Professor and Assistant Department Head for Residency Programs at the University of Georgia (UGA) College of Pharmacy. She specializes in Clinical and Administrative Pharmacy, with a focus on residency training, pharmacy education, and medication safety. Dr. Phillips coordinates the PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency Program and has contributed to advancing clinical pharmacy practice through her research on pharmacist certification, residency program design, and healthcare education strategies.

Her research interests include improving medication-related problem identification, optimizing pharmacist roles in patient care, and evaluating the impact of grading systems on student motivation. She has authored numerous publications addressing diabetes management, health literacy, and interprofessional education. Notably, she has received prestigious fellowships from the American College of Clinical Pharmacists (FCCP) and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (FASHP).

Dr. Phillips' work emphasizes translating clinical decision-making skills into educational curricula and advancing healthcare quality through evidence-based practices. Her contributions to pharmacy residency training and clinical pharmacy standards have positioned her as a leader in academic and practice-based pharmacy innovation.