John Kappes

John Kappes is a Professor of Pharmacy Practice at South Dakota State University (SDSU) and a clinical pharmacist at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital. He specializes in critical care and cardiology, serving as the PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency Program director. His academic roles span teaching pharmacotherapy courses including PHA 756, PHA 750, and clinical rotations in critical care and internal medicine.

• Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (SDSU, 2007), B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences (2005)
• Residencies: PGY1 at Aurora Health Care (2008), PGY2 Critical Care at Avera McKennan (2009)

Research interests focus on critical care and cardiology, with a clinical practice emphasis in ICU settings. Awards include recognition for teaching excellence and residency preceptorship. Professional memberships include the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and Society of Critical Care Medicine.

He has held progressive academic roles since 2009: Assistant Professor (2009–2015), Associate Professor (2015–2021), and current Professor (2021–present).