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College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Home   >  College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences   >  Faculty & Staff   >  Carrie Koenigsfeld

Carrie Koenigsfeld, PharmD, FAPhA

Carrie Koenigsfeld, PharmD, FAPhA

Professor, Pharmacy Practice

College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

Phone: 515-271-4918

Email: carrie.koenigsfeld@drake.edu

Biography

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

  • American Pharmaceutical Association
  • American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
  • Iowa Pharmacy Association

COLLEGE SERVICE:

  • Department Advisory Council elected member 2017 - present
  • Department Mentor 2009 - present
  • Anatomy Ad Hoc work group 2018 - 2019
  • Professional program interviews 2016 - 2017
  • Faculty Search Committee, Ambulatory Care 2016 - 2017
  • Academic Affairs committee 2013 - 2016
    • Interim Chair Fall 2014
  • Pre-Promotion Review Committee 2015 - 2016
  • Promotion and Tenure Review Committee 2012 - 2013, 2017 - 2018, 2018 - 2019
    • (Chair Dept. P&T)
  • Department Chair Search Committee Member - 2011 - 2012
  • Faculty Affairs Committee; Fall 2009 - Spring 2011; Chair 2010 - 2011
  • Jordan Creek Internal Medicine/Methodist Plaza Internal Medicine Search Committee member 2010 - 2011
  • Chair - Faculty Search Committee Penn Avenue Internal Medicine, Fall 2008 - Spring 2009
  • Mock Residency Interview Coordinator 2010 - present

UNIVERSITY SERVICE:

  • University Fulbright Scholarship Review Committee 2015 - present
  • University Benefits Committee Member 2009-2012
  • College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Dean Search Committee, Fall 2003
  • Wellness Committee, 2001 - 2004
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE:

Iowa Pharmacy Association

  • Education Advisory Committee member 2015-present
  • Speaker of the House of Delegates 2012-2013
  • Vice-Speaker of the House of Delegates 2011-2012
  • Policy Committee on Public Affairs;
    • Vice-Chair 2010-2011
    • Member 2002-2003; 2004-2005; 2013-2014; 2014-2015
  • Elected Board of Trustee, Region 3; June 2008-June 2010

American Pharmacist Association

  • APhA-APPM Executive Committee Member at Large 2013-2015
    • Chair - Communications Standing Committee 2014-2015
    • Immunization Certificate Training Program National Faculty, March 2007 - present
    • Immunization National Advisory Board 2013 - present
    • Cardiovascular Certificate Training Program National Faculty, 2012 - present
    • Diabetes Certificate Training Profram National Faculty, 2012 - present

HONORS AND AWARDS:

  • Hartig Faculty Development Award, Drake College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Nov 2017
  • Granberg Leadership Award recipient March 2013
  • APhA-APPM Fellow, American Pharmacist Association, March 2011
  • Hartig Faculty Development Award, Drake College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, March 2011 
  • Phi Lambda Sigma Inductee 2010
  • Iowa Pharmacy Association Distinguished Young Pharmacist of the Year 2007
  • Faculty Preceptor of the Year 2003-2004 and 2008-2009
  • Iowa Pharmacy Association Innovative Pharmacy Practice and Research Poster Award - 1999 and 2008
  • Co-recipient of Volunteers of the Year award by Mercy Hospital Medical Center for volunteer work for the free diabetes clinic at the House of Mercy
  • APhA- APPM Presentation Merit Award

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY:

The goal is to always bring enthusiasm and passion to the classroom.  Be approachable.   A faculty member is the “pitcher”, but together with students, we are the “team”; all parts are necessary for life-long learning.  Communication is key.

EXPERIENCE:

Professor of Clinical Sciences - Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa, April 2012-present

Associate Professor of Clinical Sciences - Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa, April 2006-April 2012

Clinical Pharmacist - Lakeview Internal Medicine, West Des Moines, Iowa, August 2005-present

Faculty Mentor - Department of Clinical Sciences, Sept. 2009-June 2012, 2015-present

Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice - Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa, August 1999-April 2006

Clinical Pharmacist and Director of Patient Care Centers - Walgreens Patient Care Center, Des Moines, Iowa, August 2002-July 2005

Clinical Pharmacist - OSCO stores, Des Moines, Iowa, August 1999-May 2002

PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency with Emphasis in Community Care - University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, July 1998-June 1999

 

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Married to husband Dan, and they have two daughters, Allie and Maia. Enjoys water activities, singing, and traveling.

Areas of Expertise

  • Diabetes
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Smoking cessation
  • Osteoporosis
  • Anticoagulation
  • Headache
  • Women's Health and Immunizations

Education

  • Pharm.D. University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, 1998
  • PGY1 Residency with emphasis in Community Care, University of Iowa 1999

Courses Taught

  • PHAR 190 - Therapeutics
  • PHAR 149 - Immunizations
  • APPE Rotations - Ambulatory Care/Internal Medicine; Speciality Care Diabetes/Anticoagulation

Latest Projects and Publications

McNamara K, Witry M, Bryant G, Koenigsfeld C, et al.  A prospective, multi-center cohort study: investigating the ability of warfarin-treated patients to predict their INR. Clinical Research in Cardiology. Published online July 24, 2018.  https://doi.org/10.1007/s00392-018-1345-9

Lehman N, Koenigsfeld CF, Wall GF, Renner C, Hahn D, Sheesley B, Veach L, Bjornson A. A collaborative program to increase adult pneumococcal vaccination rates among a high-risk patient population receiving care at urgent care clinics. American Journal of Infection Control.  2018 Aug; 46(8): 952-953. Published online: https://doi.or g/10.1016/j.ajic.2018.02.020

Lacy MC, Bryant GA, Herring MS, Koenigsfeld CF, Lehman NP, Smith HL. Implementation and Evaluation of a Pharmacy Driven Transitions of Care Program for Patients Discharged from the Emergency Department. J Am Coll Clin Pharm. 2018; 1-6. https://doi.org/10.10 02/jac5.1011

Koenigsfeld C, Sayler M, Smith H, Meyer K, Bottenberg M, Logemann C, Lehman N, Bryant G, Obermark M.  Retrospective Evaluation of ASCVD Risk and Statin Therapy Need in Non-Diabetic patients based on the 2013 ACC/AHA Cholesterol Guidelines.  J Pharm Pract 2017 Jun; 30(3): 300-305.

Lehman NP, Bryant GA, Bender J, Koenigsfeld CF, Logemann CD, Sayler M.  Left subconjunctival hemorrhage • renal dysfunction • international normalized ratio of 4.5 • Dx?  J Fam Pract 2015; 64(10):E3- E4

Bryant GA, Koenigsfeld CF, Lehman NP, Smith HL, Logemann CD, Phillips KT.  A retrospective evaluation of response to vitamin D supplementation in obese versus non- obese patients. J Pharm Pract. 2015 Dec; 28(6):543-7. doi: 10.1177/0897190014544822. Epub 2014 Aug 14.

Book Chapters -

Koenigsfeld CF, Eastman DK, Fornoff A.  Headache Chapter. 3rd Edition- Naplex Review Guide by Sutton. Mc-Graw Hill. October 2018.

National Presentations - 

Koenigsfeld, CF, Lewis J. “ Exploring the Clinical Benefits of Antiviral Therapy in Decreasing Complications Associated with the Influenza Virus: The Role of the Retail Pharmacist.”  APhA Annual meeting symposium. Seattle, March 2019.

Poster Presentations - 

Lacy MC, Bryant GA, Herring MS, Koenigsfeld CF, Lehman NP, Smith HL. Implementation and Evaluation of a Pharmacy Driven Transitions of Care Program for Patients Discharged from the Emergency Department. American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA. March 2019.

Lehman,N., Koenigsfeld CF, Wall GC, Renner, C, Hahn, KD, Sheesley, B, Bjornson A, Veach LA.  A Collaborative Program Using Student Pharmacists to Increase Adult Vaccination Rates for a High-Risk Patient Population Receiving Care at Urgent Care Clinics. Iowa Pharmacy Association Annual Meeting. Des Moines, IA, June 2018.

Lacy MC, Bryant GA, Herring MS, Koenigsfeld CF, Lehman NP, Smith HL. Implementation and Evaluation of a Pharmacy Driven Transitions of Care Program for Patients Discharged from the Emergency Department. Iowa Pharmacy Association Annual Meeting. Des Moines, IA, June 2018

Lehman N, Koenigsfeld C, Wall G, et al.   A Collaborative Program Using Student Pharmacists to Increase Adult Vaccination Rates for a High Risk Patient Population Receiving Care at Urgent Care Clinics.  American Pharmacist Association Annual Meeting. Nashville, TN. March 2018 

Lehman N, Koenigsfeld C, Wall G, et al.   A Collaborative Program Using Student Pharmacists to Increase Adult Vaccination Rates for a High Risk Patient Population Receiving Care at Urgent Care Clinics.  ID Week. San Diego, CA. Oct 2017.

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