Melanie Claborn

Melanie Claborn is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU), with a clinical practice site at the Oklahoma City Indian Clinic. Her expertise centers on pharmacist-led disease management services, including cardiovascular risk reduction, diabetes complication prevention, and anticoagulation therapy, alongside developing patient education strategies for medication adherence.

• Educational Background
  • Pharm.D. from Southwestern Oklahoma State University
  • PGY1 and PGY2 Residencies at Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System

Her scholarly work emphasizes optimizing clinical pharmacy services in ambulatory care settings. Melanie is actively involved in teaching courses such as Pharmacotherapy III, Pharmaceutical Care Labs, and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs) in Medicine and Ambulatory Care.

Honors & Professional Affiliations:

• Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP)
• Rho Chi Honor Society
• American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
• American College of Clinical Pharmacy
• American Pharmacists Association
• Oklahoma Pharmacists Association