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About Us
Phil Ayers, BS, PharmD, BCNSP, FASHP
Dr. Ayers received his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Mississippi. Dr. Ayers is currently employed by Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. He is a clinical specialist in nutrition support and serves the Department of Pharmacy as Chief of Clinical Pharmacy Services. Dr. Ayers is a Clinical Associate Professor with the School of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi.
Dr. Ayers is board certified in nutrition support and has published in the areas of parenteral nutrition, fluid-electrolyte management and acid-base balance. Phil leads a Clinical Pharmacy Department with patient care services including anticoagulation, antimicrobial stewardship, critical care, diabetes, nutrition support and pharmacokinetics. These services have been recognized for excellence at the state level and the Diabetes Management Team received the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Best Practice Award in 2012.
Dr. Ayers is a noted national presenter with over 100 presentations. His experience is varied and areas of expertise include pharmacy leadership, clin...
Kathryn Ayers
Kathryn Ayers is licensed to practice pharmacy in Mississippi and Tennessee. She is a certified consultant in Mississippi. Her experience includes long-term care consulting, ambulatory pharmacy practice and hospital pharmacy practice. She is also a medication reconciliation specialist for a large hospital and has a certificate in Medication Therapy Management. Kathryn has served as a facility consultant for Joint Commission compliance and is knowledgeable in Medication Management standards. Kathryn also has experience in writing policy and procedure for Joint Commission Medication Management standards.
Kathryn is a member of state and national professional organizations and her participation has been recognized through the conferring of service awards. She is a past president and past treasurer of the Mississippi Society of Health-System Pharmacists (MSHP). She was recently elected to serve again as treasurer of MSHP. Her other professional volunteer roles include support for student focused events and previously serving on the Awards Committee for the Mississippi Pharmacists Association (MPhA).
Achievements
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American Society for Parenteral and Enteral President (ASPEN) 2023-2024
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American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN)President-Elect 2022-2023
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Interim Executive Director for the Mississippi Pharmacists Association, 2018
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National Association of Board of Pharmacy-Mississippi Delegate 2018
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MSHP Innovative Pharmacy Practice Award, 2017
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Healthcare Hero-Mississippi Business Journal, 2016
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A.S.P.E.N. Stanley Serlick Award, 2016
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United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Compounding Expert Committee 2020-2025
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United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Healthcare Quality Committee, 2015-2020
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United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Chair, PN Safety Task Force, 2015-2020
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Mississippi Board of Pharmacy, 2015-2018
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President MPhA, 2015-2016
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Pharmacy Health Information Technology Collaborative, Chair, 2015-2018
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Secretary-Treasurer, ASPEN., 2015-2017
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Secretary-Treasurer Elect, ASPEN., 2014
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BPS Nutrition Support Council, Chair, 2015
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President-Elect MPhA, 2014
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Vice-President MPhA, 2013
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ASHP Best Practice Award, Diabetes Management Team, 2012
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MPhA Executive Committee, Director at Large, 2012, 2013
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American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Fellow, 2012
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Advanced Pharmacy Preceptor of the Year, University of Mississippi, 2012
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A.S.P.E.N. Board of Directors, 2011-2013
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Mississippi Society of Health-System Pharmacists Service Award, 2011
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Distinguished Alumnus Award, School of Pharmacy, University of MS, 2011
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A.S.P.E.N. Excellence in Nutrition Support Education Award, 2011
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Drug Topics Advisory Board, 2009
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Mississippi Health-System Pharmacist of the Year, 2009
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Who’s Who in Pharmacy Education, 2008
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Clinical Science Teaching Award, University of Mississippi, 2008
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Clinical Science Teaching Award, University of Mississippi, 2007
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Board Certified Nutrition Support Pharmacist 1996, Recertified 2004, 2017
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Central District Dietetic Association Magnolia Award, 2004
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Mississippi Health-System Pharmacist of the Year, 2002
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President MCCP 2003, 2011
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President-Elect MCCP 2002, 2010
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President MSHP, 2000
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President-Elect MSHP, 1999
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President-Elect MSPEN, 1997, 2008
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President MSPEN, 1998, 2009
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MSHP Service Award, 2001
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Bristol Myers Squibb Service Award, 2001
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Second Vice-President MPhA, 1993
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Marion-Merrell Dow Outstanding Young Pharmacist, 1992