Sam Ellis, Pharm.D., BCPS, CDE
Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy
Mailing address:
University of Colorado School of Pharmacy
12631 E. 17th Avenue, Room L15-1514
Aurora, CO 80045
Telephone:
Voice: 303-724-2618
Fax: 303-724-0979
E-Mail: Sam.Ellis@ucdenver.edu
Training and Education:
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Oregon State University (1994)
Post-Baccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy, Oregon State University and Oregon Health Sciences University; Joint Degree Awarded (1997)
Pharmacy Practice Residency, VA Medical Center, Portland, Oregon (1995)
Post-Doctorate Fellowship, Ambulatory Care, University of Colorado Denver (2000)
Certifications and Fellowships:
Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (2001, 2007)
American Pharmaceutical Association Immunization Provider (2002)
Certified Diabetes Educator (2005)
Professional Membership and Service:
ADA-Colorado Chapter. Currently serving on Leadership Board of Directors
Colorado Department of Public Health (currently on diabetes self-management education task force, Served on CCGC committee for creation of Colorado Diabetes Guidelines)
American College of Clinical Pharmacy (Endocrine & Metabolism PRN Chair, Chair-elect, 2006-2007)
American Diabetes Association
American Association of Diabetes Educators
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
Colorado Pharmacists Society
Rho Chi Pharmacy Society
Phi Lambda Sigma Leadership Fraternity
Clinical/Research Interest:
Practice site: University of Colorado Denver, Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes (BDC) and University Endocrine Division. The BDC is one of the leading centers in the United States for the treatment of type 1 diabetes. The Adult Clinic oversees the care for over 2000 patients with diabetes. In addition to patient care activities the BDC is recognized nationally for their efforts in clinical research. The University Endocrine Clinic focuses on a team clinic model for providing care to patients with diabetes. Both sites have extensive programs developed in diabetes training/education.
Clinical research and areas of interest: Research areas of interest include experimental and clinical therapeutics, implementation of technology into diabetes management, pharmaceutical care outcomes in diabetes care and the impact of mental health treatment in patients with diabetes.
Teaching:
Coordinator: P2 Experiential Course and P3 Seminar Course
Lecturing/Facilitation:
Integrated Organ Systems IX: Therapeutics of diabetes and pathophysiology and therapeutics of Thyroid disorders
Professional Skills Development: Diabetes sessions
Comprehensive Patient Care: Diabetes care management
P2 Experiential Program: Pharmacists as Immunizers lectures and laboratory instruction,
Pharmacoeconomics: Clinical pharmacoeconomics of pharmacy based disease programs
Instructional Methods: Faculty Advisor
Last updated: 8/18/09