Tiffany R. Shin

Clinical Associate Professor Tiffany R. Shin holds joint appointments at the University of Kansas (KU) School of Medicine and the Department of Pharmacy Practice on the Wichita campus. She earned a B.S. in Pharmaceutical Science (2008) and a Doctor of Pharmacy (2010) from The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy, followed by a PGY-1 pharmacy practice residency and a PGY-2 ambulatory care residency with an emphasis on academia. Board-certified in ambulatory care pharmacy (BCACP), Dr. Shin teaches Pharm.D. students in courses like Pharmacotherapy I and Pharmacy Skills Lab, focusing on the Pharmacist’s Patient Care Process, self-care/OTC therapeutics, and pain management.

Her clinical practice is at the Ascension Via Christi Family Medicine Residency Clinic, where she collaborates with family medicine residents and manages chronic conditions like diabetes and hyperlipidemia. Dr. Shin’s research interests span diabetes management, pharmacist roles in primary care, and pedagogy innovations. She co-leads the KU Resident Teaching Certificate program and precepts PGY-2 ambulatory care residents in academia, family medicine rotations, and research.

Her scholarship emphasizes evidence-based teaching strategies, interprofessional education, and improving healthcare access for underserved populations. Key contributions include studies on flipped classrooms (Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning) and opioid-prescribing education (Family Medicine). She actively participates in quality initiatives like the controlled substance review committee and medication assistance programs.