Faculty & Staff Details
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Name: | Thomas Parker, PharmD |
| Position: | Assistant Professor, Pediatrics Division, Amarillo | |
| Email: | thomas.parker@ttuhsc.edu | |
| Bio | Dr. Parker is an Assistant Professor, Pediatrics Division in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy and Clinical Pharmacist for Pedi Providers Special Needs Clinic in the Department of Pediatrics at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine. He is responsible for teaching didactic lectures, case-based learning, and is a clerkship preceptor. His clinical practice involves providing direct patient care in the out-patient setting. Dr. Parker works in a collaborative practice with physicians and other healthcare professionals with a focus in the management of diabetes in children. He received his Pharm.D. from TTUHSC School of Pharmacy. He completed an ASHP accredited Pediatric Specialty Residency at TTUHSC School of Pharmacy. He received his Bachelor of Sciences in Chemistry from the University of North Texas. |
Education:
Pediatric Specialty Residency, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy, 2006
Doctor of Pharmacy, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy, 2005
Bachelor of Sciences in Chemistry, University of North Texas, 1998.
Licensures:
Registered Pharmacist, License #43378, Texas State Board of Pharmacy, issued 7/2005
Certifications:
Pharmacist Preceptor, Texas State Board of Pharmacy, issued 1/2006
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS) since 2006
Healthcare Provider Certification CPR/ AED Granted by the American Heart Association since 2005
Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) since 2008
Awards:
Preceptor of the Year - 2007/2008
Excellence in Pharmacy Award. 2005
Rho Chi Honor Society. Inducted 2003
Deans List. 2004
History of Pharmacy Award. 2004
Research Interests:
Dr. Parker's current projects include an NIH study looking at pediatric formulations used in research, assessment of current management and protocol recommendations for Type 1 diabetes mellitus in pediatrics, and development of diabetes camp programs.
Dr. Parker's professional interests include pediatric care and chronic disease state management with an emphasis in diabetes.
Publications:
Mccarrell J, Parker T, Haase K. Efficacy of metformin in pediatric patients with type-1 diabetes mellitus. October 2010. Poster presented at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy, Austin, TX. ACCP Abstract
Parker TM, Irons B. Diabetes in Children and Adolescents. In: American College of Clinical Pharmacy, ed. Pharmacotherapy Self-Assessment Program (PSAP). 6th ed., Book 11. Kansas City, MO: American College of Clinical Pharmacy; 7/15/2009: Chronic Illnesses I.
Haase M, Luedtke S, Robles J, Parker T, Leff R, Giacoia G. Evaluation of dosage form information provided in pediatric drug trials. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding. Vol. 13 January/February 2009
Victor C, Parker T, Luedtke S. Assessing Patient Medication Compliance in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes After Implementation of a Text Messaging Reminder System. December 2008. Poster presented at the 2008 ASHP Mid-Year meeting. Orlando, FL.
Haase M, Luedtke S, Robles J, Parker T, Leff R, Giacoia G. Evaluation of dosage form information provided in pediatric drug trials. October 2008. Poster presented at the 2008 Annual Meeting of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy, Louisville, KY. ACCP Abstract ID# 14273 / PW 156866 172
Presentations:
The New Juvenile diabetes? Type 2 DM in Children. 62nd Annual Seminar of the Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists (TSHP). April 2010, Galveston TX.
Insulin Use in Children with Diabetes. 19th Annual Diabetes Symposium. Amarillo College Continuing Healthcare Education. November 13th, 2009. Amarillo, TX.
Pumps, Pens, and other devices. Device options in the management of Type 1 DM in children. Presented at the 2009 Annual Meeting of the Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group (PPAG). September 2009, Cleveland, OH.
Pulmonary Pharmacotherapy Update. 89th Annual Meeting of the West Texas Pharmacy Association (1 contact hour or 0.1 CEUs). April 25th, 2009. Amarillo, TX.
Respiratory Medications and Devices Workshop. 89th Annual Meeting of the West Texas Pharmacy Association (2 contact hour or 0.2 CEUs). April 25th, 2009. Amarillo, TX.
Injectable Medications and Devices Workshop. 89th Annual Meeting of the West Texas Pharmacy Association (3 contact hour or 0.3 CEUs). April 24th, 2009. Amarillo, TX
New Drug Update (2009). Pulmonary Medications. Winter Symposium CE 2009 (1 contact hour or 0.1 CEUs). February 28th, 2009. Dallas, TX.
Respiratory Medications and Devices: A Hands-On Update on Product Use and Patient Education. Winter Symposium CE 2009 with Drs. McCall, and Ochoa (2 contact hour or 0.2 CEUs). February 28th, 2009. Dallas, TX.
Injectable Diabetes Medications and Monitoring: A Hands-On Update on Product Use and Patient Education. Winter Symposium CE 2009 with Drs. McCall, and Ochoa (3 contact hour or 0.3 CEUs). February 28th, 2009. Dallas, TX
Diabetes Management: Individualized Insulin Management. Presented at the 2008 Annual Meeting of the Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group. Parker T, Condren M. October 2008, Baltimore, MD.
New Drug Update (2008). Pulmonary Medications Section. TTUHSC SOP CE Summer Symposium 2008 (1 contact hour or 0.1 CEUs). June 14th, 2008. Dallas, TX.
Respiratory Medications and Devices: A Hands-On Update on Product Use and Patient Education. TTUHSC SOP CE Summer Symposium 2008 with Drs. McCall, Luedtke, and Ochoa (2 contact hour or 0.2 CEUs). June 14th, 2008. Dallas, TX.
Hot Topics. TTUHSC SOP CE Summer Symposium 2008 with Drs. McCall, Luedtke, and Ochoa (1 contact hour or 0.1 CEUs). June 14th, 2008. Dallas, TX.
Injectable Diabetes Medications and Monitoring: A Hands-On Update on Product Use and Patient Education. TTUHSC SOP CE Summer Symposium 2008 with Drs. McCall, Luedtke, and Ochoa (3 contact hour or 0.3 CEUs). June 14th, 2008. Dallas, TX.
Injectable Diabetes Medications: A Hands-On Update on Product Use and Patient Education. CE Presentation with Drs. McCall, Elliot, and Isanhart (3 contact hour or 0.3 CEUs). Amarillo, Tx. May 15th, 2007
Assessment of a Pediatric Clinic’s Management of Type 1 Diabetes. Position presentation. Texas Tech University SOP. Amarillo, Tx. February, 2006
The Games Kids Play. Presentation. Children’s Medical Center, Dallas, Texas. February, 2005
Clinical Pharmacokinetics. Resident presentation. Pediatric Infectious Disease Team, Texas Tech University SOM. Amarillo, Tx. May, 2006.
Assessment of a Pediatric Clinic’s Management of Type 1 Diabetes. Research platform presentation. ALCALDE Southwest Leadership Conference. March, 2006.
Two Happy Meals To Go, Hyperlipidemia in Children. Resident presentation. Texas Tech University SOP. Amarillo, Tx. August, 2005.
Preventing Pediatric Dosing Errors, Not Just Child’s Play. Grand Rounds, Texas Tech University SOP. Amarillo, Tx. April, 2005.
Insulin Detemir, Something New or A Me Too. Grand Rounds, Texas Tech University SOP. Amarillo, Tx. September, 2004