Alyssa Wozniak, PharmD, BCPS

Dr. Wozniak joined the D’Youville University School of Pharmacy as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice in August of 2019. After earning her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from D’Youville University School of Pharmacy in 2008, she pursued a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo. Upon completing her residency, she returned to D’Youville University School of Pharmacy, where she established a practice site in Ambulatory Care at D’Youville Health Professions Hub. Here, she developed numerous clinical services, including an ADCES accredited Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Program. During her tenure as a Clinical Assistant Professor, Dr. Wozniak also served as Director of Interprofessional Education and as Residency Program Director for the D’Youville University School of Pharmacy/Vital Pharmacy’s PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program. In January 2024, she assumed the role of Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs, Outreach, and Special Projects. In this position, she is charged with developing and implementing a strategic vision for the school's clinical services and outreach initiatives. This includes overseeing patient care provided through DYUSOP’s Clinical Health Services, the Hub, and related entities, enhancing relationships with healthcare facilities and preceptors, and securing funding opportunities to advance clinical services and the pharmacy profession both locally and internationally. She is also currently pursuing her Master's of Business Administration degree at D'Youville.

• Biomedical Research Basic/Refresher Course, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative Program, 2024
• TeamSTEPPS Certificate, D'Youville University, 2023
• Independently Applying the Quality Matters Rubric, D'Youville University, 2023
• APhA’s The Pharmacist and Patient-Centered Diabetes Care Certificate, American Pharmacist's Association, 2020
• Dean of Online Learning Fostering Engagement in Online Courses Certificate Course, D'Youville University, 2020
• Dean of Online Learning Online Certificate Course, D'Youville University, 2019
• Community Pharmacy-Based Point-of-Care Testing Certificate, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, 2019
• Advanced Teaching and Learning Certificate, D'Youville University School of Pharmacy, 2019
• APhA Delivering Medication Therapy Management Services, American Pharmacist's Association, 2017
• APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery, American Pharmacist's Association, 2016
• Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist, Board of Pharmacy Specialties, 2020
• PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, 2019
• Doctor of Pharmacy, D'Youville University School of Pharmacy, 2018

• PAWNY Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award (2024)
• PAWNY Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award (2023)
• D’Youville University Faculty Award Recipient (AY '21-'22)
• Preceptor of the Year Award (2021)
• Class of 2021 Distinguished Faculty Award (2021)
• Dr. Gary P. Stoehr Outstanding Student Pharmacist Award; D’Youville School of Pharmacy (2017)

• Community Pharmacy Practice
• Pharmacy Practice Transformation
• Pharmacy Education
• Interprofessional Education

GRANTS AWARDED

1. DiCamillo S, Wozniak A, Marasco C et al. HECap Matching Grant Submission. Hazardous Compounding Space in the Vital Pharmacy. 2024.

PUBLICATIONS

1. Wozniak A, Hassan A, Hutcherson T et al. Grit and Social Desirability Scales in Pharmacy Admissions [abstract]. AJPE, 2021; 86(5).

2. Wozniak A, Shah J, Armenti S. Focus on smoking cessation during COVID-19: review of varenicline pharmacogenomics. Pharmacy Times, 2020, epub.

3. Wozniak A, Schieble R, Ansari Z et al. Lasmiditan for the acute treatment of migraine: an opportunity for pharmacists. Pharmacy Times, 2020; epub.

ABSTRACTS AND SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS

1. Polino N, Wozniak A. Exploring Current Practices, Attitudes, and Barriers to the Implementation of Continuous Glucose Monitoring Among Pharmacists in the Inpatient and Emergency Setting. Anticipated Poster Presentation at the 2024 Annual D’Youville Research Day; Buffalo, NY; 2024 Apr.

2. Russell H, Wozniak A. Social Determinants of Health That Impact Access to Mental Health Medications. Poster Presented at the 2023 APhA Annual Meeting and Exposition; Orlando, FL; 2024 Mar.

3. Cresanti B, Wozniak A. The Importance of Ensuring Continued Access to Continuous Glucose Monitoring Devices to Support Reduction in Insulin Requirements. Poster Presented at the 2023 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting; Anaheim, CA; 2023 Dec.

4. Czajka E, Schaefer E, Wozniak A, et al. Social Determinants of Health that Impact Patients’ Attitude and Likelihood of Receiving the Influenza Vaccine . Poster Presented at the 2023 APhA Annual Meeting and Exposition; Phoenix, AZ; 2023 Mar.

5. Su L, Wozniak A, Cimino M, et al. Investigating the Effects of Adherence Packaging on 30-Day Readmission Rates. Poster presented at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting; Las Vegas, NV; 2022 Dec.

6. Donner A, Wozniak A. Baseline Population and Service Assessment to Implement Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support in a Community Pharmacy. Poster presented at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting; Las Vegas, NV; 2022 Dec.

7. Abbey-Mott C, Wozniak A, Rowland S et al. Implementation of a point-of-care prescription service model in an outpatient ambulatory clinic with in-house dispensing pharmacy. Poster presented at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting; Virtual; 2021 Dec.

8. Beccari M, Wozniak A, Clark M et al. Perceptions of antimicrobial stewardship among Western New York pharmacy students and faculty [abstract]. PSSNY Mid-Winter Meeting Student Poster Presentations; Virtual; 2021 Jan.

9. Ciraolo M, Englert S, Wozniak A. Evaluation of high-cost diabetes care in Medicare Part D members [ePoster]. JMCP, 2021; 27(4-a):s139.

10. Peace M, Patel S, Wilcox K, Wozniak A. Implementation of a pharmacist-driven antimicrobial stewardship initiative in primary care: a multicenter evaluation [ePoster]. ASHP Midyear 2020 Meeting; Virtual; 2020 Dec.

11. Beccari M, Wozniak A, Clark C et al. Perceptions of antimicrobial stewardship among pharmacy students and faculty [abstract]. MAD-ID 2020 Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL; 2020 May.

12. Cizdziel A, Daigler B, Vink T. Transitional care antimicrobial stewardship to optimize treatment duration in patients diagnosed with pneumonia at a community hospital. Poster presented at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting; Anaheim, CA; 2018 Dec.

13. Roland J, Hutcherson T, Cizdziel A. Evidence-based review of direct oral anticoagulant use in women with antiphospholipid syndrome. Presented at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting; Orlando, FL; 2017 Dec.

14. Cieri-Hutcherson N, Hutcherson T, Cizdziel A et al. Managing the complicated patient requiring anticoagulation: a case report [abstract]. J Am Coll Clin Pharm, 2018; 1:347.