Connie Chan, PharmD, BCPS

  • Clinical Instructor, International Programs
  • Lead Clinical Pharmacist, Infectious Diseases & HIV/AIDS
  • Team Leader, HIV Treatment Adherence Clinic, UA Petersen HIV Clinics

Connie Chan, PharmD, BCPS, is clinical instructor with the international programs at the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy. Dr. Chan provides training by precepting students and residents during clinical rotations, career advice and professional development. She also serves a dual appointment as a clinical pharmacist manager in the UA Division of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS at the UA College of Medicine - Tucson, working closely with clinical and academic staff at the UA Petersen HIV Clinics at Banner - University Medical Center Tucson and South clinical facilities.

A board-certified pharmacotherapy specialist, her numerous presentations focus on internal medicine, ambulatory care, infectious diseases and HIV/AIDS management. She belongs to the Rho Chi Honor Society, Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Leadership Society, American Society of Health-System Pharmcacists and American College of Clinical Pharmacy.

Research Interests: 
  • Infectious Diseases
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Ambulatory Care
  • Internal Medicine
  • Vaccine and immunization
Degrees
  • PharmD: University of Arizona College of Pharmacy, 2012
  • BS (Physiology & Pre-Pharmacy Studies): University of Arizona, 2008
Honors and Awards
  • Pharmacy resident representative, Teaching, Learning, and Technology Committee, University of Arizona College of Pharmacy, Tucson, 2013-14
  • Chief Resident, University of Arizona Medical Center Pharmacy Practice Residency, Tucson, 2013
  • Historian, UC San Diego Health System Pharmacy Practice Residency, San Diego, Calif., 2012-13
  • U.S. Public Health Service Excellence in Public Health Pharmacy Practice Award, May 2012
  • Highest Scholastic Achievement and Leadership Award (sponsored by Merck & Company), University of Arizona College of Pharmacy. Tucson, May 2012
  • Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists Outstanding Senior Award, University of Arizona College of Pharmacy. Tucson, May 2012
  • Lorraine Lee Memorial Scholarship, The Victoria Foundation. Phoenix, September 2011
  • Charles Nielsen Scholarship, University of Arizona College of Pharmacy. Tucson, September 2011
  • Founding member and Chairperson, Tucson Unified School District Community Health Fair in Partnership with Southern Arizona Asian and Pacific Islander Health Coalition (SAAPIHC), 2010-11
  • Secretary, University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Student Council, Tucson, 2010-11
  • Secretary, Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Leadership Society (PLS), Tucson, 2010-11
  • Jack R. Cole Scholarship, University of Arizona College of Pharmacy. Tucson, September 2010
  • Andrew P. Martin Memorial Scholarship, University of Arizona College of Pharmacy. Tucson, September 2010
  • Student representative, UA College of Pharmacy Curriculum Committee, Tucson, 2009-11
  • Founder and Committee Head, Asian and Pacific Islander Immigrant Health Fair, Tucson, 2009-10
  • President; President-Elect, Student Society of Health-System Pharmacy (SSHP), 2008-10
  • Dorrance Scholar, The Dorrance Family Foundation, Phoenix, 2005-09
Residency
  • Internal Medicine Pharmacy: University of Arizona Medical Center - University Campus, Tucson , 2013-14
  • Acute Care Pharmacy Practice: UC San Diego Health System, San Diego, Calif., 2012-13
Internship
  • Pharmacy: Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center, University of Arizona, Tucson, 2010-12
  • Pharmacy: Walgreen's Pharmacy, Tucson and Chandler, Ariz., 2008-12
Board Certifications
  • Board of Pharmacy Specialties® Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS)
  • BLS/ALS (American Heart Association)