Sam Ellis, Pharm.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy
Mailing address:
University of Colorado School of Pharmacy
12631 E. 17th Avenue, Room L15-1514
P.O. Box 6511
Aurora, CO 80045
Telephone:
Voice: 303-724-2618
Fax: 303-724-0979
E-Mail: Sam.Ellis@UCHSC.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)
American Pharmaceutical Association Immunization Provider (2002)
Certified Diabetes Educator (2005)
Professional Membership and Service:
American College of Clinical Pharmacy (Endocrine & Metabolism PRN Chair, Chair-elect,)
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). The BDC is one of the leading centers in the United States for the treatment of type 1 diabetes. The Young 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 clinic has programs established in insulin pump therapy, continuous glucose monitoring, dietary/lifestyle modification and pregnancy. This is also a rotation site for fourth-year pharmacy students.
Clinical research and areas of interest: Research areas of interest include implementation of technology in diabetes management, impact of pharmaceutical care services in an endocrine practice, diabetes management services in community pharmacies, obesity/metabolic syndrome in type 1 diabetes, mental health in patients with diabetes and new drug/technology development.
Teaching:
Coordinator: P2 Experiential Course and P3 Seminar Course
Lecturing/Facilitation:
Integrated Organ Systems V: Pathophysiology and therapeutics of treatment for Venous Thromboembolic Events (VTE)
Integrated Organ Systems IX: Therapeutics of diabetes and pathophysiology and therapeutics of Thyroid disorders
Professional Skills Development: Anticoagulation and Diabetes sessions
Comprehensive Patient Care: Diabetes and VTE patient 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: 6/16/08