Andrew Miesner, PharmD, BCPS

Biography

Dr. Andy Miesner is passionate about preparing students to become knowledgeable, compassionate pharmacists who make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. Drawing on his clinical experience, he connects classroom concepts to real-world healthcare, helping students understand how their knowledge and decisions directly affect patient outcomes.

Dr. Miesner believes effective teaching empowers students to take ownership of their learning while providing the guidance and structure they need to grow. He strives to create an engaging, approachable learning environment that combines practical examples, humor, and flexibility to spark curiosity and build confidence.

Through hands-on clinical experiences and real patient cases, Dr. Miesner encourages students to think critically, develop their professional skills, and discover their own passion for pharmacy practice. His ultimate goal is to inspire future pharmacists who are dedicated to serving their patients, profession, and communities.

 

Areas of Expertise

• Infectious Disease
• Antimicrobial Stewardship
• Internal Medicine
• Acute Care

Education

• PharmD, Drake University

Courses Taught

• HSCI 260 - Survey of Evidence Based Healthcare
• PHAR 143 – Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
• PHAR 192 – Therapeutics III

Latest Projects and Publications

Szwak JA, Assadi RA, Gonzolez J, Hong LT, Meyenberg LK, Miesner AR, Steuber T, Fritz MK. Nationwide evaluation of the clinical impact of acute care adult medicine pharmacists. J Am Coll Clin Pharm. 2024;7(4): 342-8.

Miesner AR, Williamson B, Bushman AM. AntibiogramDSM: A Combined Local Antibiogram and Educational Intervention. Antimicrob Steward Healthc Epidemiol. 2023;3(1):e179.

Midby J, Miesner AR. Delayed and Non-Antibiotic Therapy for Urinary Tract Infections: A Literature Review. J Pharm Pract. 2022. 10.1177/08971900221128851.

Nelson M, Bunten A, Rowatt L, Gendron J, Miesner AR. COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence at a Private University: A 2021 survey and Pharmacy Student Comparison. The Journal of the Iowa Pharmacy Association. 2022.77(3):24-27.

Butler JA, Kassel L, Miesner AR, Grady SE, Wall GC. Incidence of a Negative Hidden Curriculum, Cynicism, and Burnout Within Pharmacy Resident Education: A Nationwide Survey. Curr Pharm Teach Learn. 2021;13(8):922-7.

Satterfield JS, Miesner AR, Percival KM. The Role of Education in Antimicrobial Stewardship: A Review. J Hosp Infect. 2020;105(2):130-41.

Williams E, Miesner AR, Beckett E, and Grady S. “Pimping” in Pharmacy Education: A Survey and Comparison of Student and Faculty Views. J Pharm Pract. J Pharm Pract. 2018;31(3):353-60.

Miesner AR, Lyons W, and McLoughlin A. Educating medical residents through podcasts created by PharmD students. Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning. 2017;9:683-8.

Miesner AR, Ausman M, Dagraedt B, and Zieminski J. Probable interaction between everolimus and clarithromycin. Ann Pharmacother. 2016;50(8):689-90.

Experience

• Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University, 2022-Present
• Internal Medicine Clinical Pharmacist/Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Pharmacist Leader, Broadlawns Medical Center, 2008-Present
• Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University, 2014-Present
• Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University, 2008-2014
• PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Resident, Iowa Methodist Medical Center, 2007-2008

Professional Affiliations

• Iowa Pharmacy Association House of Delegates Member
• Society of Infectious Disease Pharmacists (SIDP) Member
• Rho Chi Society Alpha Sigma Chapter Member
• Phi Lambda Sigma Alpha Upsilon Chapter Member
• Iowa HSS Healthcare Associated Infection & Antibiotic Resistance Advisory Group Member
• Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology Journal Referee
• BMJ Open Journal Referee
• European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Disease Journal Referee
• American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education Journal Referee
• Annals of Pharmacotherapy Journal Referee
• Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning Journal Referee
• Journal of Pharmacy Practice Journal Referee

American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)

• Adult Medicine PRN Member/Nominations Committee Member
• Infectious Disease PRN Member
• Drake University Faculty Liaison 
• Clinical Practice Affairs Committee Member

College Service

• Pharmacy Admissions Committee Chair
• Student College of Clinical Pharmacy Faculty Advisor
• Residency Mock Interview Service Faculty Interviewer

University Service

• LMS Advisory Board, 2020-Present

Honors and Awards

• Top Original Research Poster, ACCP Adult Medicine PRN, 2024
• Poster of the Year, Iowa Pharmacy Association Foundation Annual Meeting, 2008 and 2021
• C. Boyd Granberg Professional Leadership Award, Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2021
• Health-Systems Pharmacist of the Year, Iowa Pharmacy Association, 2020
• Phi Lambda Sigma Inductee, 2013
• Leadership Pharmacy Participant, IPA/PLS, 2011
• Preceptor of the Year, Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2010-2011
• Appreciation Honoree, Phi Lambda Sigma and Rho Chi, 2010
• Award for Excellence in Pharmacy, Mylan, 2007