We’re excited to welcome Meggie Gilkey-Banks, PharmD, back to the College of Pharmacy! A UGA graduate for both her undergraduate and pharmacy degrees, Meggie has returned as our Health System Practice Experience Coordinator.
Meggie Gilkey-Banks, Health System Practice Experience Coordinator
- Where are you from originally? What brought you to Athens and UGA?
- I am originally from Charlotte, NC. I came to Athens for undergrad after being dawg fan for my whole life!
- I am originally from Charlotte, NC. I came to Athens for undergrad after being dawg fan for my whole life!
- Where did you receive your training/education?
- Undergrad – UGA
- PharmD – UGA CoP
- PGY1 Acute Care Pharmacy residency – Prisma Health, Greenville, SC
- How did you become interested in your chosen field/profession? What are your areas of interest and expertise?
- Exposure to precepting and mentoring students during residency revealed my interest in being in a learning environment. Areas of interest include hospital administration and chronic disease management like heart failure and diabetes.
- What previous, relatable job experiences do you bring to your new position at CoP?
- Not long ago, I was as student!
- Why were you interested in applying for this position and coming to CoP/UGA?
- Being able to contribute to pharmacy education and give back to the university and program that made me a pharmacist.
- What will you be responsible for in your new position?
- Macon region APPE Coordinator, Health System IPPE II Coordinator
- Personal information you would like to share:
- I was on the Georgette dance team when I was a student.
- I got married on September 6th, 2025 to my husband, Turner, who I met in Athens 5 years ago. We have a boykin spaniel named Benji!
- I was on the Georgette dance team when I was a student.
- Contact info at the College
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (706) 542-2140
