Sharon Rush

Sharon Rush is a Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice in the Division of Health Outcomes and Pharmacy Practice at the University of Texas College of Pharmacy, The University of Texas at Austin. She joined the faculty in July 2010 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (1986). With 23+ years of community pharmacy experience, she continues part-time practice while leading academic programs. Her roles include:

• Community Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) coordinator
• Austin/Temple/Waco Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) regional coordinator
• Instructor for undergraduate courses 'Drugs in Our Society' and 'The Savvy Healthcare Consumer'
• Faculty facilitator for Pharmacotherapy labs and Interprofessional Education programs

Research Focus: Professor Rush investigates community pharmacy's impact on patient outcomes through:

• Medication Therapy Management (MTM) optimization
• Vaccination program development
• Health screening efficacy
• Underserved population outreach

Her work bridges clinical practice with educational innovation.

Publications: Her recent articles analyze pharmacy student interventions in community settings, examining professionalism assessment methodologies and MTM service effectiveness. Research consistently emphasizes practical skill development and measurable health outcome improvements.

Student Advising & Outreach: Leads two major initiatives:

• Project Collaborate: Free health screenings for underserved communities
• Know Your Medicine: Comprehensive medication reviews

These programs operate across four Texas campuses with multidisciplinary student teams.

Professional Leadership: Actively involved in:

• Texas Pharmacy Association (Board of Directors 2012-2015; Workforce Taskforce; Public Policy Council)
• Capital Area Pharmacy Association (Director)
• Community-Wide Health Information Exchange Summit
• Travis/Williamson County healthcare coalitions