Kalpesh J. Desai BSc.Pharm, PharmD
Kalpesh J. Desai
BSc.Pharm, PharmD
Professional Summary:
My goal as a pharmacist is to help improve the health outcomes (both physical and mental) of all individuals through education, counselling and evidence-based interventions.
My personal goal is to serve and volunteer for under-served populations whenever I can.
Education and Training:
- PharmD, University of Florida, Cum Laude (2010)
- BS, University of Manitoba (1992)
Employment:
- Pharmacist Consultant, State University of New York (2016-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice, State University of New York (2012-present)
- Clinical Pharmacist, Pharmacy Department, Catholic Health System - Kenmore Mercy Hospital (1999–2011)
- Pharmacy Store Manager, Clinical Pharmacist, Shoppers Drug Mart, Canada (1994–1999)
Awards and Honors:
- 2019 UB SPPS Professional Practice Elective Preceptor of the Year (2019)
Research Expertise:
- Pharmacist Consultant at UB School of Dental Medicine: Assist in education of medications to Dental students in the Medication Reconciliation Process, Answer Drug Information questions from Dentists, Patient Interviews/Counseling
Grants and Sponsored Research:
- Evaluation of Health Outcomes Associated with a Pharmacist’s Telephone Intervention in Transitions of Care in an Underserved Population
ASHP
Role: Co-Investigator
Professional Memberships:
- APHA Pharmacist Member (2014–present)
Presentations:
- "Retrospective Drug Utilization Review Program" , NYS DOH Medicaid (2015)
- "Poster - Analysis of an Enhanced Medication Letter Initiative within a Medicaid Retrospective Drug Utilization Review (RetroDUR) Program" APHA annual Meeting, APHA (2015)
- "Poster - Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Mailed Letter Intervention to Address Potentially Inappropriate Psychiatric Medication Use." APHA annual Meeting, APHA (2015)
- "Retrospective DUR Intervention Notice: Influenza Vaccination and Asthma" , NYS DOH Medicaid (2014)
- "Retrospective DUR Intervention Notice: Short-acting Beta Agonists" , NYS DOH Medicaid (2014)
Service Activities:
- RAMUSA Medical Mission Trip; UB Faculty Pharmacist Volunteer for Medical Mission Trip 2016 in Wise, VA. Approx 2000 patients were seen over 3 days by numerous health professionals (MDs, DDS, Rph, Rn, etc.); Faculty Liaison (2016)
- Quality Assurance- UB School of Dental Medicine; Pharmacist contributor/member; Contributor (2016–present)
- NYS Board of Pharmacy Licensing Exam proctor; Clinical Staff (2015–present)
- UB Campaign for the Community--SEFA; School of Pharmacy Liaison; Faculty Liaison (2015–present)
- UB Community for Global Health Equity; To improve the lives of the underserved globally through research, scholarly activity, implementation of projects.; Contributor (2015–present)
- UB School of Pharmacy Health Fairs; Pharmacist preceptor for APhA Operation Diabetes Buffalo Zoo Health Fair [8-2014], APhA Operation Heart Geico Wellness Clinic [2-2015], ADA Tour de Cure Wellness Clinic [6-2015], Annual Health Fair by NYS Senator Mike Razenhofer [7-2015]; Faculty Liaison (2014–present)
- Committees [MPEP, DUR, cHOPE, RetroDUR]; MPEP, DUR, cHOPE, RetroDUR; Member (2012–present)