Allyson Kendall Gross, PharmD

Dr. Gross, originally from Saint Simons Island, Georgia, received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy in May of 2008. She completed her postgraduate year one pharmacy practice residency at the University of Kentucky last year, and she is currently a postgraduate year two specialty resident in Critical Care. Dr. Gross’s current practice interests include neurosciences, cardiothoracic and trauma surgery, and emergency medicine. As a first year resident, she served on the Recruitment and Kentucky Konnection committees as well as the ACPE Curriculum Self-Study Committee through the College of Pharmacy. This year, she is serving as the chair of both the Recruitment and Kentucky Konnection committees and is also the residency program treasurer. Dr. Gross completed the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Certificate program in 2008 and continues to be engaged in both teaching and precepting activities through the College of Pharmacy. Dr. Gross is currently investigating the effects of antiplatelet therapy on inflammation and infection in hospitalized patients. Upon completion of her residency, she plans to pursue a position in either emergency medicine or a surgical subspecialty integrating clinical practice with opportunities for teaching and clinical research.