Jeff Nagge

Jeff Nagge is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy, where he also serves as the founding Director of the Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency Program. He practices as a clinical consultant at the Centre for Family Medicine Academic Family Health Team in Kitchener, specializing in hypertension management since 2007. His work bridges clinical practice and education, particularly in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into pharmacy training and optimizing cardiovascular therapies.

Education:

• PharmD, University of Toronto (2004)
• BScPhm, University of Toronto (2000)
• BSc (Honours Science, Minor in Chemistry), University of Waterloo (1995)

Research Interests:

• AI-driven innovations in pharmacy education
• Optimizing anticoagulation and antihypertensive therapies
• Community pharmacist-led warfarin management
• Pseudo-resistant hypertension and thiazide diuretic utilization

His team demonstrated the highest reported time in therapeutic range (TTR) for warfarin management in Canadian general practice.

Teaching & Contributions:

• Developed online courses like Management of Oral Anticoagulation Therapy (MOAT), recognized nationally
• Teaches pharmacology and patient-focused care courses at the University of Waterloo
• Pioneered interprofessional education programs for medical and pharmacy students

Awards:

• 2024 Award for Innovation in Education (AFPC)
• 2023 Silver Medal (QS Reimagine Education)
• Multiple Excellence in Teaching Awards (McMaster University)

Service & Clinics:

• Founder of point-of-care anticoagulation, arterial/venous thrombosis clinics
• Leads a hypertension clinic emphasizing evidence-based approaches