Brandi Bowers

Brandi Bowers is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Pharmacy. She practices comprehensive primary care at MSU Care clinic, serving low-income adult patients through an interprofessional team model. Specializes in diabetes management, immunization delivery, and medication access programs. Board-certified in Ambulatory Care Pharmacy with research interests in underserved populations, interprofessional collaboration, and evidence-based medicine integration.

Teaches in pharmacy practice curricula and advises the UMKC chapter of APhA-ASP. Education includes PharmD from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, PGY1 residency at Mercy Hospital, and PGY2 in Ambulatory Care at CoxHealth. Research publications focus on vaccination perceptions in underserved communities, osteoporosis management through pharmacist intervention, and innovative care models for clinic-embedded pharmacists.

Article analysis reveals consistent focus on ambulatory care innovation, with thematic emphasis on improving care delivery for vulnerable populations, optimizing pharmacist roles in team-based care, and enhancing pharmacy education through experiential learning and peer leadership development. Recent work examines prescriber tendencies in diabetes management and student preparedness assessments.

Currently developing models to bridge evidence-based medicine with therapeutic decision-making in student education. Leads clinical site for IPPE/APPE students and residents from multiple health disciplines including pharmacy, nursing, and physician assistant programs.