Jessica Skelley

Jessica Skelley is a Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Samford University's McWhorter School of Pharmacy with board certification in ambulatory care. She practices at Christ Health Center/St. Vincent's East Family Medicine, providing pharmacotherapy services and medical resident education.

Research interests center on sustainable pharmacy practice models, chronic disease management in primary care, and interprofessional education. Key focus areas include:

• Pharmacist impact on diabetes/COPD outcomes
• Therapeutic inertia in chronic disease
• Telehealth integration
• Medication adherence strategies

Recipient of teaching awards including the Margaret Self Propst Teacher of the Year (2023, 2013) and Distinguished Scholar Award (2022). Actively involved in professional leadership as Chair of ASHP's Section of Ambulatory Care Practitioners.

Develops innovative teaching methods including business plan assignments and EMR simulations aligned with Pharmacist Patient Care Process standards.