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AAIPRx The goal of AAIP is to support continuing pharmacy education (CPE)

AIP Board Member Spotlight 🌟We’re proud to highlight Dr. Kim Barefield, PharmD, BCPS, MHA, a dedicated member of the Atl...
03/16/2026

AIP Board Member Spotlight 🌟
We’re proud to highlight Dr. Kim Barefield, PharmD, BCPS, MHA, a dedicated member of the Atlanta Academy of Institutional Pharmacy (AAIP) Board.
Dr. Barefield earned her BS and PharmD from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy and completed her residency at Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia, SC. She is board-certified in pharmacotherapy through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties and also holds a Master’s in Healthcare Administration from South University.
With experience in both community and hospital practice, she previously developed a PGY-1/PGY-2 Academic Administration & Pharmacy Practice residency program at South University. She now serves as Associate Professor and Director of Interprofessional Education at the PCOM School of Pharmacy, where she also precepts fourth-year PharmD students in Internal Medicine.
Dr. Barefield remains active in scholarship and has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications.
👏 We’re grateful for her leadership, expertise, and commitment to advancing institutional pharmacy and pharmacy education.

🌟 AAIP Board Member Spotlight 🌟We’re excited to highlight Jaelyn Benyard, MHA, PharmD Candidate and Student Board Member...
02/03/2026

🌟 AAIP Board Member Spotlight 🌟
We’re excited to highlight Jaelyn Benyard, MHA, PharmD Candidate and Student Board Member with the Atlanta Academy of Institutional Pharmacy (AAIP).
Jaelyn is a third-year pharmacy student at the PCOM School of Pharmacy and brings a strong academic and leadership background to the board. Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, she completed her undergraduate studies at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and earned her Master of Health Administration degree from Florida Atlantic University. She currently works as a pharmacy intern at CVS.
Outside of pharmacy, Jaelyn enjoys traveling, playing the piano, shopping, working out, and spending quality time with her family. We’re grateful for her dedication to leadership and service within institutional pharmacy and are excited to have her contributions on the AAIP board.

Meet Blessing Etuk, PharmD, AAIP President-Elect and an accomplished clinical pharmacy leader with over 20 years of expe...
01/17/2026

Meet Blessing Etuk, PharmD, AAIP President-Elect and an accomplished clinical pharmacy leader with over 20 years of experience in hospital practice.
A graduate of Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, Dr. Etuk completed her PGY1 residency at Northside Hospital Atlanta and has since served in numerous roles across medical-surgical, cardiology, internal medicine, and NICU pharmacy. She currently holds a leadership role at Northside Hospital Duluth, where she oversees unit-based pharmacists, precepts students and residents, and drives key operational initiatives, including the transition to a decentralized pharmacy model to enhance patient care and clinical efficiency.
Dr. Etuk’s dedication to leadership and service has earned her multiple recognitions, including Pharmacist of the Year (2023–2024). We are proud to have her leadership and vision guiding AAIP.
✨ Follow the AAIP page to stay connected with our leaders, events, and professional opportunities!

Professional Highlight CaptionMeet Dr. Omeka Sanders, our Board Chairman and Immediate Past President of AAIP.A proud Me...
12/20/2025

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Meet Dr. Omeka Sanders, our Board Chairman and Immediate Past President of AAIP.
A proud Mercer PharmD alumna, Dr. Sanders completed her PGY1 residency at the Atlanta VA Medical Center before beginning an impactful career at Northside Hospital, serving as a Staff Pharmacist, Unit-Based Pharmacist, and Lead Pharmacist. She was named Mercer’s 2021–2022 APPE Preceptor of the Year for her commitment to student development.
Today, Dr. Sanders continues to lead and inspire as the Ambulatory Pharmacy Supervisor for Non-Oncology Infusion at Emory Healthcare. We are honored to have her guidance and leadership within AAIP.
Follow the AAIP page to stay updated on our monthly meetings, educational events, and professional opportunities!

A wonderful evening with the AAIP Board at our holiday dinner. Thankful for the leadership, collaboration, and dedicatio...
12/20/2025

A wonderful evening with the AAIP Board at our holiday dinner. Thankful for the leadership, collaboration, and dedication that made this year a success as we look ahead to the year to come.

Welcome to the Atlanta Academy of Institutional Pharmacy (AAIP)!We’re excited to launch our official page!AAIP ...
12/06/2025

Welcome to the Atlanta Academy of Institutional Pharmacy (AAIP)!
We’re excited to launch our official page!
AAIP supports pharmacists and pharmacy technicians through monthly Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE) focused on new treatment guidelines, clinical updates, and emerging therapies.
Today, we’re proud to highlight our current AAIP President:
Sam John, PharmD, BCPS
A long-time AAIP member since 2010, Dr. John brings extensive experience in acute care, residency program development, and clinical education. He currently serves as the Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor at Northside Gwinnett Hospital, overseeing student programs, staff training, and clinical initiatives. His clinical interests include cardiology, anticoagulation, and infectious diseases.
We look forward to sharing updates, monthly meetings, and CPE opportunities with our community.
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