Matthew Zak

Matthew Zak serves as Assistant Director of Experiential Education and Assistant Professor in Pharmacy Practice and Administration at the Wegmans School of Pharmacy, St. John Fisher College. He holds a Pharm.D. from SUNY Buffalo (2006) and has over 15 years of clinical and academic experience. His roles include mentoring students, coordinating pharmacy residencies, and leading antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.

Professional highlights include:

• Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) since 2009
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certified since 2007
• Former clinical pharmacist at URMC (2006-2014), specializing in internal medicine, critical care, and emergency pharmacy services

Research interests focus on:

• Geriatric medication safety
• OTC medication literacy in adolescents
• Interprofessional education strategies
• Antimicrobial stewardship practices

Leadership roles include:

• Membership Chair of Rochester Area Society of Health-system Pharmacists (RASHP) since 2010
• Member of NICHE Committee addressing PIMs in elderly populations

Teaching responsibilities include coordinating introductory pharmacy practice experiences (IPPE I-IV) and developing curricula emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion. He has authored/co-authored 10+ peer-reviewed articles on pharmacy education, medication safety, and interprofessional collaboration.