Tara Whetsel, Pharm.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department Clinical Pharmacy 
Phone: 304-293-6203
Fax: 304-293-7672
E-Mail:   twhetsel@hsc.wvu.edu

Education:

West Virginia University, Pharm.D. 1998
West Virginia University, B.S. 1994 

Practice Area:

Ambulatory Care with an emphasis in diabetes

Other Service:

Diabetes education program at Morgantown Health Right
Annual participant in the WVUH Health Fair
Provide various patient programs at Medical Center Pharmacy including a diabetes
education program.

Research Interests:

Providing pharmaceutical care in the community pharmacy setting
Diabetes education and management    

Projects/Grants:

Current study - "The Impact of a Pharmacist-Managed Hyperlipidemia Program on Patient
Outcomes and Satisfaction with Care"

Practice-Related Research:

I am currently enrolling patients in the above named study.  The study is utilizing patient
education, point-of-care testing, and dosage adjustment to improve upon the number
of patients achieving NCEP-recommended goals for LDL cholesterol.