Stephanie Young

Dr. Stephanie Young is an Associate Professor at the School of Pharmacy, Memorial University, with a cross-appointment in the Pharmacy Program at NL Health Services (Eastern Zones). She has been a full-time academic since October 2005, bringing over 15 years of clinical pharmacy experience into her teaching and research.

Education:

• BSc (Pharmacy), Memorial University, 1990
• PharmD, Idaho State University, 2003
• MSc (Medicine, Community Health), Memorial University, 2009

Her research centers on the prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE), health services in pharmacy, and professional pharmacy practice. She is particularly interested in pharmacist-led anticoagulation services, patient adherence to therapy, and patient and provider satisfaction in multidisciplinary care models. Her teaching areas include cardiovascular disease, thrombosis, anticoagulation, and pharmacy practice.

The analysis of her recent publications shows a consistent focus on evaluating pharmacist-led care models in anticoagulation, patient adherence to DOACs versus warfarin, and patient experiences in thrombosis services. Her work spans health services research, clinical pharmacy, and patient-centered outcomes, with strong implications for policy and practice improvement.

Scientific Awards:

• Mentorship Award, CSHP NL Branch, 2023
• Leadership in Pharmacy Practice Award, CSHP NL Branch, 2018
• Alumni Achievement Award, Memorial University School of Pharmacy, 2017
• Wyeth Apothecary Award, PANL, 2009
• Fellow of the School of Graduate Studies, Memorial University, 2009
• General Hospital Foundation Scholarship, Eastern Health, 2002

Dr. Young has contributed significantly to mentoring and interprofessional collaboration in pharmacy. Her projects often involve grants or institutional support from Eastern Health and Memorial University, focusing on improving patient care pathways and expanding the role of pharmacists in primary and specialized care. She has supervised or collaborated with various healthcare professionals and researchers, though formal student advisees are not listed in the provided text.

Her work is closely tied to clinical settings, particularly through collaborations with NL Health Services and Eastern Health. She plays a key role in the evaluation and development of pharmacist-led thrombosis and anticoagulation services, contributing to both academic knowledge and real-world healthcare improvements.