ABOUT
Melody Ryan, Pharm.D., MPH
Dr. Ryan’s practice site is the Neurology Ambulatory Care Clinic at the Lexington Veteran Affairs Medical Center. She teaches throughout the curriculum and coordinates the Nonprescription Products and Supplies course and the Neurosciences block of Integrated Therapeutics. She also precepts Pharm.D. students, pharmacy practice residents and psychiatry specialty residents in the neurology ambulatory care and neurology in-patient services. Dr. Ryan is the director of international professional student education for the College of Pharmacy.
Selected Honors/Awards
- Distinguished Practitioner, National Academies of Practice in Pharmacy 2008
- Fellow, American College of Clinical Pharmacy 2008
- Rho Chi Chapter Proposal Award (advisor) 2008
- Rho Chi Chapter Proposal Award (advisor) 2007
- Michael J. Lach Faculty Award for Innovative Teaching Practices 2007
- Rho Chi Advisor of the Year 2006
Selected Publications
- Romanelli F, Bird E, Ryan M. Learning styles: a review of theory, application, and best practices. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 2009; 73:article 9.
- Ryan M, Shao H, Yang L, Zhai S, Lubawy WC. Pharmacy Education in China. American Journal of Pharmacy Education 2008;72:article 129.
- Schmitt F, Ryan M, Cooper G. A brief review of the pharmacological and therapeutic aspects of memantine in Alzheimer’s disease. Expert Opinion on Drug Metabolism and Toxicity 2007;3:135-41.
- Daugherty NE, Ryan M, Romanelli F, Smith KM. Board certification of pharmacy residency program directors. Am J Health-System Pharm 2007;64:1415-21.
- Ryan M, Slevin JT. Introduction: Treatment of Neurological Disorders [editorial]. Journal of Pharmacy Practice 2007;20:115-6.
- Ryan M, Slevin JT. Restless Legs Syndrome. Journal of Pharmacy Practice 2007;20:430-448.
Selected Book Chapters
- Slevin JT, Ryan M. Headaches in Corey-Bloom J, David RB, eds. Clinical Adult Neurology, 3rd ed. Demos Medical: New York, 2009.
- Ryan M. Parkinson Disease in Goode JR, Roman LM, Weitzel KW, eds. Community Pharmacy Practice Case Studies. American Pharmacists Association. 2008 In press.
- Ryan M. Neurology in Updates in Therapeutics: The Pharmacotherapy Preparatory Course, 2008 ed. American College of Clinical Pharmacy: 2008.
- Ryan M. Neurology in Updates in Therapeutics: The Pharmacotherapy Preparatory Course, 2007 ed. American College of Clinical Pharmacy: 2007.
Selected Poster Presentations
- Castelvecchi A, Ryan M, Tablert J. Diagnosis and Management of Restless Leg Syndrome in at Risk Populations. Presented at American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting. December 2008.
- Espinosa PS, Abner E, Das RR, Lucey BP, Mendiondo M, Kennedy KA, Ryan M. Association of Antiepileptic Drugs, Vitamin D, and Calcium Supplementation with Occurrence of Fractures in Patients with Epilepsy. Presented at American Epilepsy Society Annual Meeting. December 2008. Epilepsia 2008; 49 (suppl. 7): 430.
- Ryan M, Cain JJ, Romanelli F. A Survey of International Activity Among Colleges of Pharmacy in the United States. Presented at American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Annual Meeting. July 2008. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 2008; 72: 57.
- Ryan M, Bailey J. Pharmacy Preparation for a Medical Mission Trip. Presented at American College of Clinical Pharmacy Spring Practice and Research Forum. April 2008. Pharmacotherapy 2008;28:63e.
- Smith MR, Higgenbotham P, Ryan M, Steinke D, Lane M. Assessing Patient and Provider Satisfaction of a Pharmacist-Managed Medication Renewal Clinic. Presented at American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting. December 2007.
- Ryan M, Bird E. Large Group, Problem-based Approach to Applying the Pharmaceutical Care Model to a Nonprescription Medication Course. Presented at American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Annual Meeting. July 2007. Am J Pharm Ed 2007;71: article 60
Peer Reviews
- Current Geriatrics and Geriatrics Research, ad hoc Reviever
- Global Health Online, ad hoc Reviewer
- American Pharmacists Association - Annual Meeting, Contributed Abstract Reviewer
- Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Editorial Board, neurology section
- Editorial Board, The Annals of Pharmacotherapy
- Manuscript Reviewer, Am J Health-Syst Pharm
- Manuscript Reviewer, Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics
- Manuscript Reviewer, The Annals of Pharmacotherapy
- Manuscript Reviewer, Pharmacotherapy
- Manuscript Reviewer, CNS Drugs
- Manuscript Reviewer, Canadian Medical Association Journal
- Manuscript Reviewer, American Journal of Pharmacy Education
- Manuscript Reviewer, Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health
- Manuscript Reviewer, Current Medical Research and Opinion
- Manuscript Reviewer, Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics
- Manuscript Reviewer, Indian Journal of Medical Sciences
- Manuscript Reviewer, Current Geriatrics and Geriatrics Research
- Poster reviewer, American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting
- Poster reviewer, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Annual Meeting
- Poster reviewer, College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists Annual Meeting
- Poster reviewer, International Society of Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research Annual International Meeting
- Poster reviewer, International Society of Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research Annual European Congress
Advisory Boards
- Clinical Sciences Chair-elect for the American Pharmacists Association Academy of Pharmaceutical Research and Science (APhA-APRS); 2008-2009
- Prevention Advisory Board of the National Stroke Association; 2007-2010.
- National Stroke Association Prevention Advisory Board; 2007-2010.
- Regional Councilor, Rho Chi Society; 2008-2010.
- University of Kentucky Medical Center: Global Health Certificate Committee
- University of Kentucky Medical Center: Graduate Certificate in Gerontology Faculty Committee
- University of Kentucky, Internationalization Task Force
- Shoulder-to-Shoulder Ecuador Steering Committee
- Board of Directors, Foundation for Learning in Science and Health