Susan Jean Skledar

Prof. Susan Jean Skledar is a Professor in the Department of Pharmacy & Therapeutics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, serving as Director of Experiential Learning and Continuing Professional Development since 2016. She holds a BS in Pharmacy and MPH from the University of Pittsburgh. Her roles include precepting students, developing experiential learning programs, and managing continuing education for practitioners. Skledar has over 30 years of clinical pharmacy experience, including leadership in formulary management, drug use policy, and healthcare quality improvement at UPMC. Her research focuses on experiential learning, medication safety, and innovative teaching strategies.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, University of Pittsburgh
• Master of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh

Research Interests: Her work centers on advancing pharmacy education through experiential learning, optimizing healthcare quality through interdisciplinary collaboration, and improving medication use policies. She has pioneered programs in decentralized pharmacy services, smart infusion pump safety, and antimicrobial stewardship.

Awards: Over 20+ awards include the ASHP Distinguished Service Award (2013), APhA Pinnacle Award (1999), and multiple UPMC Quality Awards. She is a Fellow of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).

Labs/Teams: Leads the Experiential Learning Core Team and collaborates with interdisciplinary groups on patient safety initiatives, including the Pittsburgh Regional Healthcare Initiative (PRHI).