Karen J. MacKinnon, BPharm, RPh

Director of Outreach Programs, Assistant Professor Department of Clinical Sciences

Locations

MCW Pharmacy School
HRC H2600

Contact Information

Education

BPharm, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
Post-Graduate Clinical Pharmacy Internship, Meriter Hospital, Madison, WI

Certifications

Immunization Certification, Wisconsin
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association
Career Pathway Facilitator, American Pharmacists Association
Advanced Physical Assessment Certification, Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin
CLIA Waived Testing and Microscopic Procedures, Cross Country Seminars, Inc., Phoenix, AZ
Aseptic Training, Professional Compounders Center of America, Houston, TX
Primary Compounding Training, Professional Compounders Center of America, Houston, TX
Registered Pharmacist: Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri and Arizona

Biography

In her role at MCW, Professor MacKinnon is responsible for developing corporate partnerships, activities and services that support the creation of new pharmacy practice models. Professor MacKinnon has over 25 years of experience in teaching and has assisted in the establishment of three previous academic pharmacy programs, having served in the roles of Director of Experiential Education and Director of Professional Laboratories. Professor MacKinnon has practiced in institutional and community pharmacy practice settings throughout her career. Professor MacKinnon is currently engaged with local and state immunization grants to support pharmacists’ role in optimizing and expanding immunization access in Wisconsin.

Research Interests

Expanding Immunization Access
Community Outreach and working with Underserved Populations
Patient Self-Care
Pharmacists' role in Drug Abuse Prevention

Implementation and evaluation of an interprofessional physical assessment skills workshop for Wisconsin pharmacists.

(MacKinnon GE 3rd, Theobald J, Seckel E, MacKinnon KJ, Lamberton N, Velazquez DV.) J Am Pharm Assoc (2003). 2021 Jul-Aug;61(4):e249-e254 PMID: 33773933 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85103113179 03/29/2021
Survey of Pass/Fail Grading Systems in US Doctor of Pharmacy Curricula.

(Spiess JP, Walcheske E, MacKinnon GE 3rd, MacKinnon KJ.) Am J Pharm Educ. 2021 Jul 22:8520 PMID: 34301542 07/25/2021
Comparison of Attitudes of Wisconsin Health Care Providers and Pharmacists Toward Vaccine Administration and Perceived Barriers.

(MacKinnon GE 3rd, Pabian I, MacKinnon KJ, Sorum SE, Martin E, Bernstein RS, Rein LE, Schellhase K.) WMJ. 2020 Sep;119(3):151-157 PMID: 33091281 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85094160290 10/23/2020
Immunizations at Wisconsin Pharmacies: Results of a statewide vaccine registry analysis and pharmacist survey.

(Berce PC, Bernstein RS, MacKinnon GE, Sorum S, Martin E, MacKinnon KJ, Rein LE, Schellhase KG.) Vaccine. 2020 06 09;38(28):4448-4456 PMID: 32417143 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85084664169 05/18/2020
Interdisciplinary approach to teaching medication adherence to pharmacy and osteopathic medical students.

(Singla DL, MacKinnon GE 3rd, MacKinnon KJ, Younis W, Field B.) J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2004 Mar;104(3):127-32 PMID: 15083988 04/16/2004

Applying the practical information taught in the classroom aids in the retention of knowledge and contributes to the goal of optimal patient care. I endeavor to provide pharmacy students the opportunity to explore many areas of pharmacy practice and inspire a commitment of lifelong learning to benefit our patients and our communities.

Karen J. MacKinnon, BPharm, RPh

Karen J. MacKinnon, BPharm, RPh