Karrie Murphy

Karrie Murphy, Pharm.D., BCGP, CDCES, serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy. She concurrently holds an ambulatory care pharmacist position at West Virginia Health Right and coordinates pharmacotherapy courses.

Her academic credentials include:

• Pharm.D. from Ferris State University College of Pharmacy (2013)
• ASHP-Accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at Northeastern University/Harbor Health Services, Inc. PACE Program (2014)
• Clinical Fellowship in Geriatrics at MCPHS University (2015)

Dr. Murphy's research integrates geriatric pharmacy, diabetes care education, and medicinal chemistry. Her scholarly work examines faculty retention dynamics in pharmacy academia, cardiovascular drug mechanisms, and innovative global educational models for student pharmacists. Clinical practice at West Virginia Health Right directly informs her academic contributions to chronic disease management.

Recent publications reveal evolving trends toward interdisciplinary curriculum design in pharmacy education and pharmacological management of age-related conditions. Her 2024 work emphasizes systemic factors in academic workforce sustainability while advancing medicinal chemistry applications for cardiovascular and endocrine disorders.

Professional recognitions include:

• Board-Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP)
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
• CDC National Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach
• Rho Chi Society membership (pharmacy honor society)
• Omicron Delta Kappa membership (leadership honor society)

As an educator, Dr. Murphy develops pharmacotherapy curricula while mentoring student pharmacists through clinical preceptorships. Her dual academic-clinical role enables direct translation of evidence-based practices into patient care at West Virginia Health Right, particularly for geriatric and diabetic populations.

Her ambulatory care practice at West Virginia Health Right serves as both clinical service site and experiential learning environment, focusing on comprehensive medication management for vulnerable older adults with complex chronic conditions.