Lisa C. Hutchison

Lisa C. Hutchison is a Professor and Vice Chair for Postgraduate Professional Training at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy. She holds affiliations with multiple organizations, including the American College of Clinical Pharmacy and the American Society of Healthsystem Pharmacists. Her primary role involves overseeing advanced training programs and coordinating key pharmacy courses.

Dr. Hutchison earned her B.S.Pharm from the University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences in 1982, followed by a Pharm.D. in 1983. She completed a Clinical Pharmacy Residency at the Memphis Veterans Affairs Medical Center in 1984 and later obtained an MPH from the University of South Florida College of Public Health in 2001.

Her research and scholarly interests focus on Geriatric Pharmacotherapy, including topics such as the Biology of Aging, Geriatric Medication Management, Polypharmacy, Adverse Drug Events, and Behavioral Complications of Dementia. She co-edited the Fundamentals of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy (3rd edition) and contributes to specialized recertification courses for clinical pharmacy professionals.

Dr. Hutchison has received notable awards, including the Merck Award (1990), ASHP Foundation Award (1993), and recognition as a Fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (2008). Her volunteer work and leadership in geriatric pharmacy education were acknowledged with the Arkansas Gerontological Society Award (2016).

In teaching, she coordinates courses like Therapeutics III: Geriatric Pharmacotherapy and Pharmacy Practice Assessment and Skills: Neurology and Mental Health, emphasizing applied pharmacokinetics in geriatrics and controversies in therapeutic management. No formal grants or student advisees are listed in the provided information.