Title: President, Department of Pharmacy Services

Company: Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Associates, Inc

Location: Stevensville, MD

Stevensville, MD, February 21, 2011, Kimberly A. Couch, President of the Department of Pharmacy Services at Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Associates, Inc, has been recognized by Elite American Health Professionals for dedication, leadership and achievements in pharmacy services.

With 13 years of industry experience, Dr. Couch has established herself as a dedicated educator and an astute clinician. She brings leadership to Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Associates, a pharmaceutical research and education firm. Noted for her expertise in patient care and clinical research, she is entrusted with enforcing hospital policies and procedures, ensuring the selection of correct medication, maintaining the appropriate dosage of antibacterials, conducting clinical research, and educating health care professionals.

Dr. Couch earned a Master of Arts in medical writing in 2003 from Shepperton University, a Doctor of Pharmacy in 1998 from the University of Maryland, and a Bachelor of Arts in biology in 1992 from Hood College. She is a Fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the American Society of Health System Pharmacists. Additionally, she is affiliated with the Delaware Society of Health-System Pharmacists, The Maryland Society of Health-System Pharmacists, the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, and the American Society for Microbiology.

Widely respected by her peers, Dr. Couch is the recipient of numerous honors. These include an Awesome Preceptor Award in 2008 from Pharmacy Practice Residency, the 2008 Pharmacist of the Year award from the Delaware Society of Health-System Pharmacists, a Joint Commission Codman Award in 2007 from Sepsis Alert Team, a Presidential Leadership Award in 2007 from the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists, and Pharmacist Leadership Awards in 2005, 2003 and 2001 from Bristol-Meyers Squibb. Dr. Couch attributes her success to a readiness to learn, guided by an overriding desire to improve the lives of patients.

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