Brian Erstad, PharmD, MCCM, FCCP, FASHP, BCPS recipient of Warren E. Weaver/Richard P. Penna Award

The University of Arizona College of Pharmacy is pleased to announce that Brian Erstad, PharmD, MCCM, FCCP, FASHP, BCPS, has been named the recipient of the Warren E. Weaver/ Richard P. Penna Award in the individual category. This award is presented by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) to an individual who has advanced health quality and/or patient care by promoting the recognition and value of specialized training, knowledge, and skills in pharmacy.

Dr. Erstad has been both a pioneer in critical care pharmacy practice and a strong advocate for Board certification. He has served on the BPS Nuclear Pharmacy and Pharmacotherapy Specialty Councils. He was also appointed as the founding chair and later became the first elected chair of the BPS Specialty Council on Critical Care Pharmacy. Currently, he serves as the President of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy.

"This is only the third time that the selection committee of BPS has recognized someone in the individual category for the Weaver/Penna award, so I am thankful to them for honoring me," said Dr. Erstad. "Also, I would like to thank the many clinical pharmacists, including the clinical faculty in my department, who put in the time and effort to obtain board certification, a credential that attests to their level of skill and experience beyond licensure.”

Dr. Erstad will be granted this award at the 2020 Annual Meeting of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy in Dallas, Texas.

Congratulations to Dr. Erstad on this achievement!