The University of Georgia Ambulatory Care Collaborative (AC2) is composed of faculty members located across the four UGA College of Pharmacy campuses in Albany, Athens, Augusta and Savannah. The group was established in 2021 and strives to advance pharmacy practice by improving access to quality patient care across the state of Georgia and beyond. The group offers progressive ambulatory care education in the pharmacy curriculum, ambulatory care training opportunities for postgraduate pharmacy residents, clinical pharmacy services within their local communities, and conducts clinical research in their areas of expertise.
Mission: The UGA College of Pharmacy Ambulatory Care Collaborative (AC2) strives to advance ambulatory care pharmacy practice, research, and education across the state of Georgia and beyond.
AC2 advances this mission by:
- Delivering high-quality, patient-centered care as part of interprofessional healthcare teams
- Providing innovative ambulatory care education and postgraduate training for students, residents, pharmacists, and other health professionals
- Conducting impactful clinical and educational (SoTL) research to enhance pharmacy practice, expand access to quality care, and strengthen team-based service delivery
Members
Joshua Caballero, PharmD, BCPP, FCCP
Associate Professor
Focus: Mental Health, Digital Health, Adherence
Email: [email protected]
Chelsea A. Keedy, PharmD, BCACP
Clinical Assistant Professor
SJC/UGA PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency Program Director
Practice Site: SJC Primary Care -Eisenhower
Focus: Pharmacy Practice Advancement, Primary Care, Learner Preparedness
Email: [email protected]
Devin Lavender, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCACP
Clinical Assistant Professor
PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency Program Coordinator
Practice Site: Athens VA Outpatient Clinic
Focus: Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Ambulatory Care Practice, Cardiovascular Risk Reduction, Rural Health
Email: [email protected]
Sharmon P. Osae, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES
Clinical Associate Professor
Practice Site: Phoebe Primary Care Northwest, Albany, GA
Focus: Family Medicine; Interprofessional Education
Email: [email protected]
Beth Phillips, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCACP, FCCP, FASHP
Rite Aid Professor and Assistant Department Head for Residency Programs
Practice Site: Athens VA Outpatient Clinic
Focus: Residency Training, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Ambulatory Care practice
Email: [email protected]
Rebecca H. Stone, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, FCCP
Clinical Professor
Practice Site: Internal Medicine & OB/GYN, Piedmont Oconee, Athens GA
Focus: Contraception, Emergency Contraception, Medication Use in Pregnancy, Pharmacist Prescribing
Email: [email protected]
Christen Wilhight, Pharm.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor
Practice Site: Athens Neighborhood Health Center, Athens, GA
Focus: Ambulatory Care Practice, Vulnerable and Underserved Patient Care, Medication Access & Affordability
Email: [email protected]
Sarah Thompson, Pharm.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor
Practice Site: Internal Medicine, Piedmont Oconee, Athens, GA
Focus: Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Ambulatory Care Practice, Healthcare Artificial Intelligence
Email: [email protected]
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