Megan Smith

Megan Smith, PharmD, BCACP, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy. Her scholarship focuses on developing, implementing, and evaluating innovative patient care services in community pharmacy settings, with particular emphasis on rural healthcare access and sustainability.

Education:

• PharmD, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (2013)
• Community Pharmacy Research Fellowship, UNC Chapel Hill (2014-2016)
• PGY1 Community Pharmacy Practice Residency, UNC/Kerr Drug (2013-2014)

Research Program: Dr. Smith's work addresses critical gaps in rural healthcare delivery through practice transformation. Key research domains include: implementation science frameworks for service sustainability, pharmacy-based vaccination programs, test-and-treat protocols, medication therapy management optimization, and financial viability of rural pharmacies. She leads the RURAL-CP practice-based research network focused on rural pharmacy innovation.

Teaching: Instructs courses in Self-Care Therapeutics, Pharmacy Management, and Implementing Pharmacy Services. Develops innovative teaching methods including social media integration (Instagram Stories) for self-care education.

Publication Trends: Her extensive publication record demonstrates consistent focus on community pharmacy practice transformation. Recent work emphasizes implementation science methodologies, rural healthcare solutions, COVID-19 response innovations, scope-of-practice expansion, and financial sustainability models.

Professional Service: Contributes to national committees including AACP Professional Affairs Standing Committee. Actively involved in professional organizations: APhA, AACP, NCPA.