Jeffrey F. Barletta

Jeffrey F. Barletta is a Professor with tenure and Vice Chair of Pharmacy Practice at Midwestern University College of Pharmacy - Glendale Campus. With over 25 years of experience as a critical care clinician, Dr. Barletta maintains an active clinical practice at HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ, where he serves as a member of the trauma/surgical ICU team. His academic career includes previous positions as a clinical specialist in surgical critical care at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, MI and Detroit Receiving Hospital in Detroit, MI.

Dr. Barletta's educational background includes:

• Pharm.D. from Temple University, USA (1996)
• B.S. from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy & Science, USA (1995)
• Residency in Pharmacy Practice at University of Arizona, Tucson
• Residency in Critical Care at University of Arizona, Tucson

Dr. Barletta's research focuses on pharmacotherapy outcomes in critically ill patients, with particular emphasis on critical care and trauma. His work examines medication safety and effectiveness in high-acuity settings, especially regarding stress ulcer prophylaxis, electrolyte management, and pharmacotherapy for critically ill trauma patients. He has contributed significantly to guidelines development in critical care pharmacotherapy, particularly for stress-related gastrointestinal bleeding prevention and heat stroke management. His research bridges clinical practice and evidence-based medicine to optimize drug therapy in the ICU setting.

Analysis of Dr. Barletta's recent publications reveals a strong focus on critical care pharmacotherapy, particularly stress ulcer prophylaxis, gastrointestinal bleeding prevention, and management of electrolyte disorders in critically ill patients. His work frequently appears in high-impact critical care journals and often involves multicenter collaborations. A notable trend is his leadership in developing clinical practice guidelines through professional societies like the Society of Critical Care Medicine.

Dr. Barletta has received significant recognition for his contributions to the field:

• Fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine (FCCM)
• Fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (FCCP)

As an academic leader, Dr. Barletta serves on the Council for the Society of Critical Care Medicine and has held leadership positions including past-Chair of the Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology Section of SCCM and past Editor of Critical Connections. He was also a past member of the American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Specialty Board and an inaugural member of the Executive Committee for the Critical Care Pharmacotherapy Trials Network. His teaching activities include courses in Acute Care Management and Acute Care Patient Management.

Dr. Barletta has authored more than 130 peer-reviewed manuscripts and textbook chapters and served as co-editor of "Drug-Induced Complications in the Critically Ill Patient: A Guide for Recognition and Treatment." His work demonstrates a sustained commitment to advancing critical care pharmacy practice through research, education, and professional leadership.