
Kajua Betsy Lor, PharmD, BCACP
Associate Professor, Chair of the Department of Clinical Sciences
Locations
- MCW Pharmacy School
HRC H2600
Contact Information
Education
Selected Scholar, Health Equity Leadership Institute, University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Medicine and Public Health, Collaborative Center for Health Equity & University of Maryland-College Park, School of Public Health, Maryland Center for Health Equity, Madison, WI
Selected Scholar, Programs to Increase Diversity among Individuals Engaged in Health-Related Research (PRIDE) Comparative Effectiveness Research, Columbia University, New York, NY
Post Graduate Year One (PGY-1) Residency, Ambulatory Care, University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy West Side Community Health Services, Eastside Family Clinic, St. Paul, MN
Managed Care Internship, Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy/Pfizer Health Partners, Bloomington, MN
Certifications
Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP), American Colleges of Pharmacy
Pharmacy-Based Travel Health Services Certificate, American Pharmacist Association
Immunizations Train-the-Trainer Certificate, American Pharmacist Association,
Immunization Certificate, American Pharmacist Association
Tobacco Cessation Certificate, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Biography
Research Experience
- Asian Americans
- Complementary Therapies
- Cross-Sectional Studies
- Health Behavior
- Herbal Medicine
- Hispanic Americans
- Medication Therapy Management
- Minority Health
- Plants, Medicinal
- Self Medication
Clinical Expertise
- Ambulatory Care
- Evidence-Based Medicine
- Medication Therapy Management
Methodologies and Techniques
- Community
Leadership Positions
- Chair
Educational Expertise
- Empathy
Community Partnerships
- DryHootch
- Hmong Institute
- Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce
- Milwaukee Consortium for Hmong Health
- United Hmong of Wisconsin Outreach
Research Interests
- Complementary Health Approaches
- Herbal Medicines
- Underserved Populations
- Minority Health (Hmong and Hispanic/Latino Communities)
- Health Literacy
- Communication
- Cultural Competency
- Medication Regimen Complexity
- Comprehensive Medication Management
- Medication Therapy Management
Publications
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(Garza KB, Abebe E, Bacci JL, Kunda NK, Lor KB, Rickles N, Shankar N, Farrell D.) Am J Pharm Educ. 2021 11;85(10):8718 PMID: 34301581 PMCID: PMC8715976 07/25/2021
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(Roman YM, Lor K, Xiong T, Culhane-Pera K, Straka RJ.) Per Med. 2021 05;18(3):311-327 PMID: 33787318 04/01/2021
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Toolkit for Prevention of Opioid Misuse through Peer Training.
(Ahmed, S, Hamberger L K, Lor, K, Hurley, R, Pazdera, M, Franco, Z..) clinicalscholarsnli.org. 12/01/2020
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(Bidwal M, Lor K, Yu J, Ip E.) Res Social Adm Pharm. 2017 Jul - Aug;13(4):759-766 PMID: 27595427 09/07/2016
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(Phan Vo L, Souksavong JH, Tran A, Chang J, Lor KB.) J Am Pharm Assoc (2003). 2017 May - Jun;57(3):326-332.e6 PMID: 28411014 04/16/2017
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Medication Regimen Complexity and A1C Goal Attainment in Underserved Adults With Type 2 Diabetes.
(Yeh A, Shah-Manek B, Lor KB.) Ann Pharmacother. 2017 Feb;51(2):111-117 PMID: 28042735 01/04/2017
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Frequency and Perceptions of Herbal Medicine use Among Hmong Americans: a Cross Sectional Survey.
(Lor KB, Moua S, Ip EJ.) J Immigr Minor Health. 2016 Apr;18(2):397-401 PMID: 25784143 03/19/2015
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(Abou-Karam N, Bradford C, Lor KB, Barnett M, Ha M, Rizos A.) SAGE Open Med. 2016;4:2050312116632426 PMID: 26985392 PMCID: PMC4778087 03/18/2016
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(Lor KB, Truong JT, Ip EJ, Barnett MJ.) Am J Pharm Educ. 2015 Mar 25;79(2):18 PMID: 25861099 PMCID: PMC4386739 04/11/2015
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Getting in: a practical guide to pharmacy school admission.
(Ault A, Lor KB. .) 2010. Next Generation Books. Madison, WI.. 03/31/2010
My main priorities as a practitioner and teacher are to provide high quality, culturally competent patient care and pharmacy education to my patients and students. With the field of pharmacy constantly evolving, it is imperative for student pharmacists to focus on life-long learning and develop critical thinking skills to contribute as active members of the healthcare team. I strive to provide valuable feedback to continually improve the educational experience and create learners who strive to make a difference in the lives of their patients and the community.
Kajua Betsy lor, PharmD, BCACP