Nicole Early

Nicole Early is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, Glendale Campus. She serves as the program director for the Midwestern University PGY2 Geriatric Pharmacy Residency and is actively involved in the Arizona Pharmacy Association, the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, and the American Society of Health System Pharmacists.

Her educational background includes:

• Pharm.D. from University of Florida (2011)
• B.S. from University of Florida (2007)
• PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (2011-2012)
• PGY2 Geriatrics Pharmacy Residency at Midwestern University (2012-2013)

Nicole Early specializes in geriatrics, ambulatory care pharmacy, and consulting pharmacy, with a strong focus on medication management for older adults. Her research spans multiple areas including chronic disease management in elderly populations, cardiovascular pharmacotherapy, diabetes management, and dementia care. She has also made significant contributions to pharmacy education, particularly in preceptor development and adapting pharmacy education during the pandemic. Her work often addresses critical issues in polypharmacy, medication safety, and optimizing pharmacotherapy for vulnerable elderly populations.

Analysis of her recent publications (2019-2023) reveals a consistent focus on geriatric pharmacotherapy with particular emphasis on cardiovascular conditions, diabetes management, and dementia care. She has also published extensively on pharmacy education topics, especially related to preceptor development and adapting pharmacy education during the pandemic. Her research often employs retrospective analyses of national survey data to identify trends and opportunities for pharmacist intervention in improving medication use among older adults.

Her scientific achievements include:

• Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS)
• Board Certification in Geriatrics Pharmacy (BCGP)
• Fellow of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (FASCP)

As program director for the Midwestern University PGY2 Geriatric Pharmacy Residency, Dr. Early mentors pharmacy residents specializing in geriatric care. Her educational leadership extends to course direction for Ethical Decision Making and Advanced Geriatric Pharmacotherapy. She has published over 20 peer-reviewed articles addressing critical issues in geriatric pharmacotherapy and pharmacy education.

Dr. Early is actively engaged in professional organizations including the Arizona Pharmacy Association, the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, and the American Society of Health System Pharmacists, where she contributes to advancing practice standards and educational initiatives in geriatric pharmacy care.