Samantha Will, Pharm.D, BCACP

Education

• PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Ambulatory Care, Lifetime Health Medical Group 
• University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Doctor of Pharmacy

Certifications

• Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP), Board of Pharmacy Specialties
• American Heart Association, Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
• Omnipod Certified UST400 Pod Trainer, Insulet Corporation
• University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Advanced Academic Teaching Certification           
• American Pharmacists Association, Medication Therapy Management                                              
• American Pharmacists Association, Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery

Research

• Slazak EM, Luconte R, Will SR, Jacobs DM, Daly CJ. Pharmacist-led therapeutic interchange program for high-cost medications in a primary care setting: clinical and economic outcomes. Project ongoing, Abstract submitted to APhA 2020

Presentations

• Will,S, Comprehensive Medication Management: Moving from Planning to Implementation. Greater Buffalo CPC+ Learning Session, Buffalo, NY. October 30, 2019.
• Slazak EM, Cardinal CM, Panthapattu MP, Aurelio L, Prescott WA, Doloresco F, Will SR, Jacobs DM. Implementation of a pharmacist-driven transitions of care pilot program within a primary care practice. Journal of the American Pharmacists Association. 2019; 59:e238. Presented at the 2019 American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting & Exposition, Seattle, WA, March 23, 2019 (Poster).
• Will, S., Charles, R. Using a “TEAM” philosophy to advance healthcare. Eastern States Regional Conference for Pharmacy Residents and Preceptors, Hershey, PA. May 7, 2018.
• Cardinal CM, Slazak EM, Will SR, Jacobs DM. Outcomes of a pharmacy-driven transitions of care program within a patient-centered medical home. ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, Anaheim, CA.  December 7, 2018 (Resident poster session).
• Panthapattu M, Slazak EM, Will SR, Aurelio L, Jacobs DM.  Evaluation of a pharmacist-led transitions of care pilot program in a primary care practice. ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, Anaheim, CA.  December 7, 2018 (Student poster session).
• Will SR. Lifetime Health Medical Group: Evaluation of a pilot pharmacist-led monitoring program for renally dose adjusted medications in a patient-centered medical (Platform presentation). Eastern States Regional Conference for Pharmacy Residents and Preceptors, Hershey, PA. May 1, 2016.
• Will SR. Lifetime Health Medical Group: Evaluation of a pilot pharmacist-led monitoring program for renally dose adjusted medications in a patient-centered medical (Platform presentation). University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy Resident Project Presentation Day, Buffalo, NY. April 21, 2016.
• Will, SR. Updates in cholesterol management. Presenter, University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Office of Postgraduate Education (ACPE-accredited CE). January 27, 2016.
• Will SR, Slazak EM, Manning K, Urbanski S. Lifetime Health Medical Group: Evaluation of a pilot pharmacist-led monitoring program for renally dose adjusted medications in a patient-centered medical home (Poster #8-073). ASHP 2015 Midyear Clinical Meeting, New Orleans, LA. December 8, 2015.
• Burns M, Janutol S, Doloresco F, Monte S, Manning K, Slazak EM, Will SR. Assessing the impact of ambulatory care pharmacists on Medicare star ratings in a level 3 patient-centered medical home.  ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, New Orleans, LA. December 7, 2015 (Student poster session).
• Will, S. Aerococcus Urinae: Pathogenicity, Disease State Presentation and Treatment. Kenmore Mercy Hospital. December 4, 2014.
• Will, S. Opioids: Addressing Appropriateness of Use in Chronic non-cancer Pain and Patterns of Abuse. Buffalo Psychiatric Center. September 16, 2014.
• Will, S. Kaposi’s Sarcoma – A Disease State Overview.  Immunodeficiency Services, Erie County Medical Center. June 26, 2014.   
• Will, S. HIV 101 – treatment considerations and disease state algorithms. Immunodeficiency Services, Erie County Medical Center. June 11, 2014.

Publications

• Slazak EM, Cardinal CM, Will S, Clark C, Daly CJ, Jacobs DM. Pharmacist-led Transition of care services in primary care settings: opportunities, experiences, and challenges. J Am Pharm Assoc (in press)
• Will, S. Invokana® and Invokamet® - Bone Fracture Risk and Decreased Bone Mineral Density: A Safety Update.  University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Drug Information Newsletter. 2016; 4(2):8-12.
• Will, S. New Boxed Warning on Essure®: A Review of Clinical Data. University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Drug Information Newsletter. 2016; 4(3):15-18.

Honors/Awards

• Excellence in Pharmaceutical Sciences Award, University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy
• Dean’s List, University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy
• University at Buffalo Honors College