Karen S. Fiano

Karen S. Fiano is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Program Quality at the Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University (NSU). She oversees programmatic and classroom-based assessment for the Pharm.D. program, chairs the Assessment Committee, and ensures accreditation standards compliance. Previously, she served as Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy (2010-2017), directing PGY-1 and PGY-2 residency programs in ambulatory care and academia.

• Education: Pharm.D. from University of Florida (2008), PGY-1 Ambulatory Care Residency (2009)

Her research focuses on performance-based assessment methods (e.g., OSCEs), educational technology integration, and teaching pedagogy. She also investigates pharmacist roles in diabetes management and chronic disease states. Active in professional organizations, she held leadership roles in the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) and Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists (FSHP).

Her awards recognize innovative teaching approaches and contributions to pharmacy education. Dr. Fiano teaches chronic disease topics in NSU's Pharm.D. curriculum and remains engaged in accreditation-related initiatives and interprofessional education.