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Julie Banderas, Pharm.D., F.C.C.P.
Professor, Chair - Department of Graduate Health Professions in Medicine, Assistant Dean - Graduate Studies
Department(s) of Biomedical and Health Informatics, Internal Medicine
Section: Pharmacology
UMKC School of Medicine
Specialties and Research/Medical Interests
Health Literacy, HIV Prevention, Adherence to medications, Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Adherence to treatment regimen
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Kathy Ervie, M.P.A.S., P.A.-C
Assistant Teaching Professor, Physician Assistant Program Director
Department(s) of Graduate Health Professions in Medicine
UMKC School of Medicine
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Edwin Kraemer, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Years 1-2 Docent, Medical Director - Physician Assistant Program, Director - Family Medicine Preceptorship, Clinical Faculty - Sojourner Clinic
Department(s) of Community and Family Medicine
Truman Medical Center - Lakewood
Specialties and Research/Medical Interests
Community and Family Medicine, Ethics, Preventative medicine, Public health, Health professions education, Fundamentals of medical practice, Health maintenance, Health and safety activism/advocacy, Wellness, Effects of the Built Environment on public health, Fitness, Yoga, Frisbee
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Laura Begley, Ed.D
Associate Director, Student Support Services
Graduate Health Professions in Medicine
UMKC School of Medicine
Biography
- Doctor of Education- University of Missouri-Kansas City
- Master of Business Administration & Master of Arts- Lindenwood University
- Bachelor of Arts- Lindenwood University
Laura joined the UMKC staff in 2009 as Program Assistant for the Master of Science in Anesthesia (MSA) program and spent seven years as the program coordinator for the Office of Allied Health. During that time her work in part supported the achievement of continued accreditation for the Physician Assistant (PA) program. Her current role as Associate Director for the Department of Graduate Health Professions in Medicine allows her to serve students in the MSA, PA, and Health Professions in Medicine programs. She serves as a member of the admissions committee for the AA & PA programs and previously served as a Copyright Advocate for the School of Medicine and an evaluator for the UMKC RooWriter writing assessment program.
Laura has more than 15 years of experience working in higher education and nonprofit organizations. In her personal time, Laura is committed to serving her community through the work of the Waldo Brookside Rotary Club. She is a proud charter member, as well as an acting executive board member of the club.
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Roslyn Powell
Student Support Specialist
Graduate Health Professions in Medicine
Biography
Roz joined the UMKC staff in 1998 she’s worked with the School of Education Department and the Career Services Staff and in 2015 she joined the Allied Health Program.
Sara Cox, MPAS, PA-C
Assistant Teaching Professor
Department(s) of Graduate Health Professions in Medicine
UMKC School of Medicine
Stephanie Painter, MPA-C
Assistant Teaching Professor
Department(s) of Graduate Health Professions in Medicine
UMKC School of Medicine
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Janell S. Ridenour, M.M.Sc., PA-C.
Assistant Teaching Professor
Department(s) of Graduate Health Professions in Medicine
UMKC School of Medicine
Julie Banderas, Pharm.D., F.C.C.P.
Professor, Chair - Department of Graduate Health Professions in Medicine, Assistant Dean - Graduate Studies
Department(s) of Biomedical and Health Informatics, Internal Medicine
Section: Pharmacology
UMKC School of Medicine
Specialties and Research/Medical Interests
Health Literacy, HIV Prevention, Adherence to medications, Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Adherence to treatment regimen
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Paul Cuddy, Pharm.D., M.B.A.
Professor, Vice Dean
Department(s) of Internal Medicine
Section: Pharmacology
UMKC School of Medicine, Truman Medical Center - UMKC Health Sciences District
Specialties and Research/Medical Interests
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John Foxworth, Pharm.D.
Professor, Associate Dean for Academic Enrichment, Director of Research, Internal Medicine Residency, Fellow, American College of Clinical Pharmacology and American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Member and UMKC SOM Councilor - AOA (Alpha Omega Alpha)
Department(s) of Internal Medicine
Section: Pharmacology
UMKC School of Medicine, Truman Medical Center - UMKC Health Sciences District
Specialties and Research/Medical Interests
Teaching research methodology, Biostatistic and evidence-based medicine
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Mingui Fu, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department(s) of Biomedical Sciences
UMKC School of Medicine
Specialties and Research/Medical Interests
Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Pathology, Regulatory mechanisms of septic shock, Signal transduction in macrophage activation, RNA metabolism in immune regulation, Negative regulation of Toll-like receptor signaling, Molecular signaling of vascular endothelial inflammation, injury and repair, Novel therapeutic targets for human inflammatory diseases including atherosclerosis, sepsis and viral infection
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Darla McCarthy, Ph.D.
Associate Teaching Professor, Assistant Dean - Curriculum
Department(s) of Biomedical Sciences
Section: Biochemistry
UMKC School of Medicine
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Michael Wacker, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Associate Dean - Academic Affairs, Vice-chair - Biomedical Science
Department(s) of Biomedical Sciences
Section: Physiology
UMKC School of Medicine
Specialties and Research/Medical Interests
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James Wooten, Pharm.D.
Associate Professor
Department(s) of Internal Medicine
Section: Pharmacology
UMKC School of Medicine, Truman Medical Center - UMKC Health Sciences District
Specialties and Research/Medical Interests