Craig Beavers

Craig Beavers is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy and Vice President of Operations at Baptist Health Paducah. His professional roles include serving as co-chair of the American College of Cardiology's clinical pharmacist workgroup and membership in multiple cardiovascular councils. He holds certifications in pharmacotherapy with cardiology specialization and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association.

• Education: PharmD from University of Kentucky (2009), PGY1/PGY2 cardiology residencies at UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital
• Key Appointments: Director of Cardiovascular Services at HCA, Postgraduate Cardiology Residency Program Director at TriStar Centennial

Research interests focus on cardiovascular pharmacotherapy, anticoagulation optimization, health disparities in cardiac care, and cardio-oncology. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and clinical guidelines. His work emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration, evidenced by leadership roles in professional organizations like ACCP and SCAI.

Professional Recognition: First pharmacist recognized as a Cardiovascular Professional by SCAI, member of American College of Clinical Pharmacology (FCCP), and certified anticoagulation care provider (BCCP).

Led initiatives to improve heart failure management through pharmacist interventions, including meta-analyses on medication errors and guideline-directed therapy implementation. His Clotcare.org platform provides global anticoagulation education resources.