Rachel Klosko, PharmD
Clinical Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice
School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Background
Rachel Klosko, PharmD, received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Following graduation, she completed two years of post-graduate residency training at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, specializing in cardiology pharmacy.
Klosko joined the 91社区 School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in August 2021 as a clinical assistant professor in cardiology/critical care within the Department of Pharmacy Practice. She also serves as a clinical cardiology pharmacy specialist at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, where she provides inpatient clinical services as part of an interprofessional team. Her professional and research interests include antithrombotic therapy, cardiothoracic surgery, heart failure and simulation in pharmacy education. Additionally, she is passionate about the treatment of patients in rural and underserved area, and is a faculty member of The Rural and Underserved Service Track (TRUST).
Klosko is chair of the Committee of Awards and Progression for the 2023-24 acadmic year at 91社区's School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. In addition, outside the University she serves as treasurer of the Southern Tier Society of Health Systems Pharmacists (STSHP) until June 2024 and will serve as president of the New York State Chapter of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (NYS ACCP) in 2024.
Education
- PGY2 cardiology pharmacy residency, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
- PGY1 health-system pharmacy residency, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
- PharmD, University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Research Interests
- Antithrombotic therapy
- Cardiothoracic surgery
- Heart failure
- Simulation in pharmacy education