Christi Quarles Smith

Christi Quarles Smith is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy. She serves within the UAMS Pharmacy & Therapeutics Service Line, bringing expertise in healthcare leadership and medication safety systems.

Her educational background includes:

• Doctor of Pharmacy from UAMS (2010)
• Pharmacy Practice Residency (PGY-1) at UAMS (2010-2011)
• Fellowship with American College of Healthcare Executives (2020-2022)
• Master of Health Administration from Louisiana State University (2020-2022)

Dr. Smith's scholarly interests encompass healthcare leadership, medication/patient safety, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, opioid stewardship, drug diversion prevention, and formulary management. Her research contributes to optimizing medication safety protocols and healthcare system operations.

She received the 2017 Residency Preceptor of the Year Award from the Arkansas Association of Health-System Pharmacists.

Dr. Smith holds memberships in multiple professional organizations including:

• American College of Healthcare Executives
• Medication Safety Officers Society
• American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
• Arkansas Pharmacists Association