Joseph Berendse

Joseph Berendse is an Associate Professor at the Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions, South Dakota State University. He holds clinical practice roles at VA Black Hills Health Care System, focusing on chronic disease state management (neurology/pain) and quality improvement in healthcare delivery. His research emphasizes rural healthcare and interdisciplinary training outcomes.

• Education:
• Pharm.D., South Dakota State University, 2015
• B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, South Dakota State University, 2013
• B.S. in Human Services and Psychology, Friends University, 2010
• PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency, Boise VA Medical Center, 2016
• PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Residency, Boise VA Medical Center, 2017
• BPS Board Certification - Pharmacotherapy, 2016
• BPS Board Certification - Ambulatory Care, 2019

His academic responsibilities include teaching courses such as PHA 742, PHA 726L, PHA 756, and ambulatory care APPE rotations. He is a member of professional organizations like the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy and the American Pharmacists Association. Awards include the Pharmacy Residency Preceptor of the Year from Black Hills VA Health Care System (2018-2020).

He serves on committees including the COPAHP Continuing Education and Practitioner Professional Development Advisory Committee and the Pharmacy Program Assessment Committee.