“Tooth” (Truth) be Told

Melinda J. Burnworth

PharmD, FASHP, FAzPA, BCPS graduated from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Pharmacy. She then completed accredited residencies in Pharmacy Practice (PGY1) and Adult Internal Medicine (PGY2) at Grady Health System in Atlanta, Georgia. Burnworth is a hospital pharmacist and Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, Glendale Campus. She is involved with teaching several hospital-based courses and an elective course about rare diseases at the College of Pharmacy. She has special interests in pain management, orphan drug development and orphan diseases, efforts to minimize drug shortages and maximize patient safety, political advocacy, student mentorship, preceptor development, and women in pharmacy leadership. Burnworth is actively involved with the Arizona Pharmacy Association Health-System SIG, previously serving as the Chair of the Health-System Academy.

Most recently, Burnworth served as a core faculty member on the task force designed to “Stop Overdose Deaths in Arizona” via the widespread distribution of over-the-counter naloxone. Furthermore, Burnworth is actively involved with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and National Organization for Rare Disorders. Burnworth demonstrates commitment to the profession of pharmacy, learners, and patients through involvement with academic endeavors, patient-centered care, and professional pharmacy organizations.