Profile: Ronnie Ozuna

Ronnie Ozuna, Pharm.D., BCPS
Assistant Dean, Rio Grande Valley Pharm.D. Satellite Program
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice and Translational Research

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University of Houston College of Pharmacy
4849 Calhoun Road
Houston, TX 77204-5039

713-743-7459 (Houston)
956-362-5328 (Edinburg)
rozuna@uh.edu

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX

Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Academic & Research Interests

Infectious Diseases, Critical Care, Diabetes, and Ambulatory Care
Precepting and Learning Styles
Student Professional Development

Certifications

Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS), Board of Pharmacy Specialties
Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery, American Pharmacists Association
Medication Therapy Management, American Pharmacists Association
Basic Life Support (BLS)

Awards and Honors

Preceptor of the Year, University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy – Rio Grande Valley, 2010
Preceptor of the Year, Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Irma Rangel College of Pharmacy, 2011
Vice-President – Graduating Student Class, UT at Austin College of Pharmacy, 2000
President, Mexican-American Association of Pharmacy Students, 1995-1996
Pharmacy Student Council Member, UT at Austin College of Pharmacy, 1995-1996

Professional Experience

Pharmacy Clinical Manager, Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Edinburg, Texas, 2009 – Present
Owner and Staff Pharmacist, I Care Pharmacy, Palmview, Texas, 2008 – 2013
Clinical Pharmacist and Manager, Rio Grande Regional Hospital, McAllen, Texas, 2001 – 2008
Clinical Pharmacist, Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, Dallas, TX, 2000 – 2001

Teaching Experience

Preceptor Faculty, University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy, Aug 2001 – Present
Preceptor Faculty, Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Irma Rangel College of Pharmacy, 2009 – Present

Memberships

Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties (BPS)
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)