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Ashley Schenk, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP, is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice & Science at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy. She also serves as a Cardiology Clinical Pharmacist at UK HealthCare, where she provides pharmaceutical care to medical cardiology patients and actively participates in teaching and precepting pharmacy students and residents.
Education:
- Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Nebraska Medical Center
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Saint Joseph East, Lexington, KY
- PGY2 Pharmacy Practice Residency in Cardiology, UK HealthCare, Lexington, KY (R463)
Dr. Schenk is board certified in pharmacotherapy and cardiology, reflecting her clinical expertise. Her research focuses on the impact of pharmacist-run transitions of care programs on hospital readmission rates, particularly in patients with acute coronary syndrome. This work sits at the intersection of clinical pharmacy, cardiovascular care, and healthcare systems improvement.
Her scholarly contributions are indicated under 'PUBLICATIONS' in her profile, though specific titles are not listed. The thematic focus of her work includes cardiovascular pharmacy, patient transitions between care settings, and optimizing medication management to reduce readmissions. These efforts contribute to evidence-based pharmacy practice and interprofessional team-based care models.
Professional Recognition:
- Board Certified in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS)
- Board Certified in Cardiac Care Pharmacy (BCCP)
Dr. Schenk is deeply involved in academic and clinical mentorship, regularly precepting pharmacy students and residents during rotations and delivering didactic lectures at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy. Her dual role enables integration of clinical practice with education and research. She has not received any listed scientific awards or fellowships in the provided text. There is no mention of grants, labs, or research teams, but her work appears to be embedded within the UK HealthCare cardiology and pharmacy services.
