Kimberly McKeirnan

Kimberly McKeirnan serves as Professor of Pharmacotherapy in Washington State University's College of Pharmacy, where she holds dual WSU degrees (PharmD and BS in General Biology) and maintains active licensure as a Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist. Her academic roles include instructing core pharmacy practice courses (Pharmacy 530/531/541) and advising the Student National Pharmaceutical Association.

Education:

• Doctor of Pharmacy, Washington State University
• Bachelor of Science in General Biology, Washington State University

Dr. McKeirnan's research program centers on expanding community pharmacy services to improve healthcare access, with particular emphasis on immunization delivery systems, medication therapy management protocols, and innovative health screening models in non-traditional settings. Her work bridges public health and clinical practice to address rural healthcare disparities through pharmacist-led interventions.

Analysis of her 2014-2017 publications reveals consistent focus on pharmacy education methodologies, vaccine accessibility, hypertension management guidelines, and collaborative practice agreements. Key trends include developing just-in-time training for emergency vaccinations, redesigning community screenings for K-12 institutions, and evaluating pharmacist-physician-patient dynamics in minor ailment management.

Scientific Awards:

• NACDS Faculty Scholar 2015-2016
• Teacher of the Year for second-year pharmacy students (2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2015-2016)
• 2014 Golden Apple Award, University of Washington MEDEX Program

Dr. McKeirnan actively mentors pharmacy students through course instruction and professional organization advising while securing significant grant funding. Her current projects include a $323k Better Health Together initiative for rural medication optimization, a Pfizer-funded pneumococcal vaccination program, and Albertsons-sponsored pharmacy technician training.

She leads interdisciplinary teams with nursing and medical colleagues to implement community-based health initiatives, particularly in rural Eastern Washington and K-12 school settings, focusing on sustainable models for pharmacist-provided care.