Gina Carlson

Gina Carlson serves as a SAPh Graduate Faculty Member in the MS Program at the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, affiliated with Hennepin Healthcare. Her academic appointment focuses on graduate education within the Social and Administrative Pharmacy division.

Her research interests span Pharmacy Administration, Health Policy, and Medication Safety, with particular emphasis on clinical pharmacy practice management and pharmacoeconomics. Carlson's work integrates social and behavioral aspects of pharmacy practice within healthcare systems.

Professional recognition includes Board Certification as a Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS), demonstrating expertise in evidence-based medication therapy management. Her academic contributions support the development of pharmacy leaders through graduate education.

Carlson actively participates in teaching and mentoring activities for the MS Program in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, preparing students for advanced roles in healthcare administration and policy. Her work bridges academic theory with practical application in hospital and community pharmacy settings.