Greene Shepherd

Greene Shepherd, Pharm.D., is a Clinical Professor at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, part of the University of North Carolina system. His primary focus is clinical toxicology, emergency medicine, and disaster preparedness, with substantial contributions to pharmacy education and evidence-based poisoning treatment protocols. He holds a BS in Chemistry from Appalachian State University, a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Campbell University, and completed a Clinical Toxicology Fellowship at the University of Maryland. Dr. Shepherd is a Diplomate of the American Board of Applied Toxicology and a Fellow of the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology.

• Education:
  • BS in Chemistry, Appalachian State University
  • Doctor of Pharmacy, Campbell University
  • Fellowship in Clinical Toxicology, University of Maryland

His research interests span clinical toxicology, extracorporeal treatment modalities for poisoning, and advancing pharmacy education. He has authored over 70 peer-reviewed articles, including seminal work with the EXTRIP workgroup on extracorporeal treatments for specific toxins. Dr. Shepherd’s recent articles emphasize equitable faculty workload models in pharmacy education and evidence-based guidelines for managing poisonings in clinical settings.

Notable contributions include systematic reviews on activated charcoal efficacy, baclofen poisoning treatment, and long-acting antipsychotic administration protocols. His work frequently bridges clinical practice and public health, particularly in opioid overdose prevention and disaster preparedness strategies. Dr. Shepherd is actively involved in curriculum development at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, focusing on decision-making frameworks for student pharmacists and preceptor training programs.

• Professional Affiliations:
  • American Academy of Clinical Toxicology
  • EXTRIP Workgroup Leadership