All health sciences faculty are invited to a special seminar hosted by the College of Pharmacy.

“Current Issues Surrounding the Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic”

Speaker: Kimberly Burns, RPh, JD

Monday, Aug. 15
Noon to 1 p.m.
S538 PHAR

Objectives:

• Review current trends regarding Prescription Drug Abuse
• Identify best practices for addressing the Prescription Drug Abuse epidemic
• Describe specific considerations for prescribers and dispensers in  addressing Prescription Drug Abuse
• Review recent developments in disposal of medications
• Discuss national and state guidance for prescribing opioids

About the Speaker

Kimberly Burns is a Professor at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) School of Pharmacy, located in Erie, PA.  She received her B.S. in Pharmacy from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy and her Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University Law School.  She is both a licensed pharmacist and attorney in Pennsylvania.

Kim has been a professor at the LECOM School of Pharmacy since 2002.  Her teaching responsibilities include Pharmacy Law and Ethics and an elective advanced practice rotation site at the Erie County Department of Health, where she primarily contributes to local prescription drug abuse efforts.  In addition to her academic career, she practiced community pharmacy for over 15 years and has consulted on various legal cases regarding pharmacy law issues.  She has also written a number of papers and commentaries and is the co-editor of Pharmacy Practice and the Law, a primary law text for pharmacy students and practitioners.   She has made numerous presentations at the local, state, and national level on a variety of pharmacy law topics.

Professor Burns has been active in several state and national pharmacy organizations, including the American Society of Pharmacy Law where she served as board member and president.  Professor Burns has also been recognized with various awards for her leadership and contributions to community service, research, and teaching.