Joe Strain

Joe Strain is a Professor of Internal Medicine Clinical Faculty at South Dakota State University (SSDU) within the Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions. He has held positions as Assistant Professor (2003–2008), Associate Professor (2008–2014), and currently serves as Professor (since 2014). His clinical practice and teaching focus on internal medicine and infectious disease, with active involvement in antimicrobial stewardship and anticoagulation committees at Rapid City Regional Hospital.

• Education:
• B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, SDSU (2000)
• Pharm.D., SDSU (2002)
• ASHP-Accredited Pharmacy Practice Residency, University of Utah (2002–2003)
• Professional Activities:
• Mentors pharmacy practice residents in research and teaching/precepting skills
• Serves on key hospital committees addressing antimicrobial use and anticoagulation protocols

He has received notable awards including the 2016 Pharmacist of the Year from the South Dakota Society of Health-System Pharmacists and the 2014 Excellence in Research Award from SSDU's College of Pharmacy. His work emphasizes clinical pharmacy practice, patient care improvement, and advancing educational methodologies for future pharmacists.