Kimberly A. Hoffmann

Kimberly A. Hoffmann serves as a Clinical Professor and Regional Coordinator for Bakersfield Stockton at the University of the Pacific since 2002. An Advanced Practice Pharmacist, she holds dual board certifications in psychiatric and geriatric pharmacy while serving as a clinical psychiatric pharmacy specialist for Kern County.

Her educational foundation includes a PharmD from the University of the Pacific (1989). Dr. Hoffmann's work bridges clinical practice and education, emphasizing pharmacy's critical role in mental health care across medical disciplines. She actively precepts students and teaches APPE Capstone courses alongside specialized electives in psychiatry and geriatric medicine.

Professional recognition includes:

• Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist (BCPP)
• Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP)

She maintains active leadership in professional organizations including the Kern County California Pharmacists Association, Golden Empire California Society of Health-System Pharmacists, American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists, and American Society of Consultant Pharmacists. Her student-centered philosophy focuses on developing confident professionals through individualized mentorship and critical thinking development.