Denise T. Elia

Dr. Denise T. Elia is an Assistant Professor and Director of Preceptor Development at the Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University. She holds a Pharm.D. from the same institution. Her career spans over two decades in hospital pharmacy, with roles in clinical, operational, and administrative positions. Key experience includes leadership at JFK Medical Center and Bethesda Hospitals, focusing on antimicrobial stewardship, medication safety, and technology integration in pharmacy practice. She chairs interdisciplinary committees such as Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Medication Safety, and CPOE committees.

Education:

• Doctor of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University

Research Interests:

• Preceptor development for pharmacy education
• Anticoagulation and medication safety protocols
• Drug interaction management strategies
• Technology-enhanced medication safety systems

Advising & Grants: Serves as an adjunct faculty preceptor for IPPE/APPE programs, focusing on advanced hospital practice, infectious disease, and inpatient anticoagulation. Extensive experience in quality improvement projects and regulatory compliance, though no specific grants are mentioned in the text.