Joseph V. Etzel

Joseph V. Etzel, Pharm.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at St. John's University's College of Pharmacy & Allied Health Professions. He earned his B.S. in Pharmacy (1988) and Pharm.D. (1990) from St. John's University and completed a residency in infectious diseases and pharmacokinetics at Bassett Healthcare.

• Joined faculty in 1991 as a clinical practitioner in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases
• Assistant Dean for Pharmacy Student Affairs since 2001

Research Interests
His work focuses on optimizing pharmacotherapeutic strategies for infectious diseases, medication safety protocols, and pharmacokinetic/dynamic modeling in clinical settings. He has emphasized improving patient safety through workflow adjustments in contemporary pharmacy practice.

Teaching Contributions
Courses include:

• CPP 5301: Clinical Applications of Pharmacokinetics and Dynamics
• PHR 4105: Drugs & Infectious Diseases

Scientific Awards
Recipient of multiple honors including:

• Teacher of the Year Award (1996, 1999)
• Glaxo Research Award (1995)
• Pfizer Excellence in Pharmacy Award (1998)

Professional Engagement
Active in pharmacy education and safety advocacy, with notable presentations to the Pharmacists Society of the State of New York and other professional organizations from 2013-2015 on topics including immunizations, MRSA management, and medication error prevention.