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Zane Z Elfessi

Clinical Assistant Professor

Pharmacy Practice

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  • Clinical Assistant Professor
    Pharmacy Practice
  • 312-569-6241 Ext.2878 (Work)
  • 312-569-6885 Ext.2878 (Work)

BIO

Dr. Elfessi received his Pharm.D. degree from Midwestern University-Chicago College of Pharmacy in 2015. He then completed his PGY1 pharmacy practice residency at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, IL. Dr. Elfessi is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the UIC College of Pharmacy and the clinical pharmacy specialist in the Emergency Department at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center. Dr. Elfessi’s research interests include emergency medicine, critical care, toxicology and statistics.

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CHICAGO APPOINTMENTS

  • Clinical Assistant Professor
    University of Illinois-Chicago College of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Practice, Chicago, United States1 Jan 2017

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Clinical Assistant Professor
    University of Illinois-Chicago College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice, United States1 Jan 2017

NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Clinical Pharmacy Specialist-Emergency Medicine
    Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago, United States1 Jan 2017
  • Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator
    Rush Oak Park Hospital, Clinical Pharmacist – ER/ICU, Oak Park, United States1 Jan 2016 - 1 Jan 2017
  • Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
    Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States1 Jan 2012 - 1 Jan 2015

DEGREES

  • Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
    University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, La Crosse, United States1 Jan 2007 - 1 Jan 2011
  • Doctor of Pharmacy
    Midwestern University – Chicago College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove, United States2011 - 2015

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist
    American College of Clinical Pharmacy, Lenexa, United States
  • Board Certified Critical Care Pharmacist
    American College of Clinical Pharmacy, Lenexa, United States30 Jun 2020

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

  • PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident
    Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn, United States2015 - 2016
    Residency