Kayla M Smith

Kayla M Smith is a Medical Educator affiliated with the University of Florida College of Pharmacy, contributing to research in cardiometabolic disease epidemiology, drug safety, and hypertension. She is associated with the OneFlorida+ Research Consortium and actively engages in purpose-driven education, emphasizing social impact and lifelong learning.

• Education: PharmD from University of Florida (2022)

Research Interests include pharmacoepidemiology, prescribing cascades, and disparities in cardiovascular care. Her work focuses on optimizing antihypertensive intensity and detecting drug-induced adverse events through high-throughput methods.

Publications highlight collaborations with Medicaid/Medicare populations, leveraging real-world data to analyze ACE inhibitors, angiotensin-receptor blockers, and thiazide diuretics. Her recent studies explore provider variability in hypertension treatment and follow-up visit timing.

Contact: kayla.smith@ufhealth.org | kayla.smith1@ufl.edu