Lawrence W. Davidow

Lawrence W. Davidow is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator of the Pharmacy Skills Lab at the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice. He holds a Ph.D. in Pharmacology from KU Medical Center and a B.S. in Pharmacy from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

• Ph.D. in Pharmacology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
• B.S. in Pharmacy, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO

Davidow's research focuses on age-related pharmacological differences in antihypertensive drug effects, pharmacy practice education, and healthcare technology integration. His work emphasizes Medication Therapy Management (MTM), clinical simulation training, and prescription verification systems to enhance patient safety.

His recent publications highlight pharmacy skills training modules, including electronic health record interfaces, MTM counseling frameworks, and multilingual communication tools. These works span fields such as Pharmacology, Pharmacy Practice, and Health Informatics.

Notable awards include:

• KU Center for Teaching Excellence Best Practice Institute Award (2011)
• Rho Chi Teaching Excellence Award (2006)
• Kansas Society of Hospital Pharmacists Award for Research (1997)

Davidow advises pharmacy students and directs the Pharmacy Skills Laboratory, integrating technology into curriculum design. He previously served on the Kansas Medicaid Drug Utilization Review Board and contributed to the NAPLEX exam as an item writer.