Education
Doctor of Pharmacy, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, Philadelphia PA, 2007
PGY1 ASHP-accredited residency, Emory University Hospital, Atlanta GA, 2008
Research
Dr. McGee's research and teaching interests include antimicrobial stewardship, HIV
therapeutics and pharmacotherapy, and infectious disease. A board-certified pharmacist
with over a decade of clinical experience, her scholarly work is driven by a commitment
to advancing health equity and increasing minority representation in pharmacy. Dr.
McGee is particularly passionate about closing the gap in healthcare echo system within
underserved communities, and equipping the next generation of pharmacists to deliver
equitable, patient-centered care.
Memberships
Dr McGee is also an active member of American College of Clinical Pharmacy, Society
of Infectious Disease Pharmacist and American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
Q&A with Dr. McGee
Learn more about Dr. McGee’s path from clinical pharmacy practice to pharmacy education,
her interest in antimicrobial stewardship, and her perspective on the range of career
opportunities available to pharmacists.
Why did you choose a career in pharmacy education?
After pharmacy school I completed a residency then went off to become a clinical pharmacist
at a program that was expanding their clinical pharmacy services. I worked as a clinical
pharmacist for seven years before I moved to PCOM.
My interest in academia came about when I felt like I needed a challenge to help me
grow professionally. I had precepted many pharmacy students during the seven years
as a clinical pharmacist and I really enjoyed experiential teaching. So when an opportunity
came up to do both didactic teaching and experiential, I jumped at it.
As a pharmacy educator, I enjoy staying on the cutting edge of information to be able
to teach the most current healthcare practices. I have been very challenged at PCOM
and I have grown in leaps and bounds professionally, which fuels my passion for pharmacy
education.
What is your research interest?
As an antimicrobial stewardship pharmacist, I am interested in all things stewardship.
I enjoy evaluating patient outcomes after implementing antimicrobial stewardship interventions.
I also enjoy doing educational research such as evaluating the effectiveness of innovative
teaching methods.
What advice do you have for a person considering a career in pharmacy?
Pharmacy is a very noble profession, I think anyone that loves impacting the world
in a positive light with health outcomes should look into pharmacy. The mainstream
public looks as pharmacist as the person in their local retail store, however the
role of a pharmacist expands beyond that.
Pharmacist can work in a hospital on disease specific teams with diverse healthcare
teams. We can also work in an ambulatory center on disease specific teams. We can
teach the next generation, work as a consultant for long-term care institutions. We
can manage medications in home health care settings and in telemedicine. The opportunities
are endless, so get a strong knowledge foundation with additional postgraduate training
and create opportunities that challenge you to grow professionally and remember your
career as a pharmacist is not a sprint but a marathon.
What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
Wedding cake from Bruster’s—almond cake batter ice cream with black raspberry swirl.
