Randall Smith is Professor and Senior Associate Dean at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. Dr. Smith received a BS in Chemistry and MS in Pharmacy from University of Kentucky and a Ph.D. from the University of Texas School of Pharmacy. He has extensive experience in research and the management of research for drug development and demonstration of the value of pharmaceutical products. He has authored over 100 articles and book chapters. He is a Fellow of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists.
Dr. Smith’s current research interests are in the development and application of novel systems of health care delivery and education of health professionals.
Research Interest
My current areas of research interests include community practice and educational strategies. I have worked in collaboration with other faculty members to develop and evaluate a standardized medication therapy management service (MTMS). In addition, I have served as the project leader in the development on an online diabetes course and am currently in the process of evaluating the needs and uses of new technologies in education.
Publications
Ansani NT, Vogt MT, Fedutes BA, McKaveney TP, Weber RJ, Smith RB, Burda ML, Kwoh CK, Osial TA. Starz TW. Quality of arthritis information on the internet. AJHP 2005 Jun 1;62(11):1184-9.
Vanscoy G, Fortner B, Smith RB, Weber RJ, Rihn T. Preventing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: the outpatient physician office perspective in 2005. Community Oncology 2005; 2(2): 127-131.
Poloyac SM, Rohan LC, Janjic JM, Gibbs RB, Kroboth PD, Smith RB. GEAR-UP (Graduate Education And Research at the University of Pittsburgh) A Program to Educate Students about Pharmaceutical Research. Amer J Pharm Edu 2005;69: 1-7.
