About Lipscomb
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Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice Dr. Akers is a former member of the faculty at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy. In this role she served as course coordinator for the non-traditional Doctor of Pharmacy program. Akers has practiced as a clinical pediatric pharmacy specialist at Children’s Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. She has served as a preceptor in student clinical clerkships and for pharmacy residents in clinical practice. Akers most recent position was with sanofi-aventis Pharmaceuticals where she was a Cardiovascular Regional Medical Liaison working with cardiologists and other healthcare leaders. Akers completed a B.S. degree in Chemistry from Lipscomb University in 1990 and graduated in 1995 from the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. After graduation, Dr. Akers completed a one year Pharmacy practice residency, followed by a second year of pediatric specialty residency training at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.
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Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Director of Drug Information Services Dr. Ayes has spent the last fourteen years at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the Tennessee Poison Center. She is one of only eighty board-certified Pharm.D. toxicologists in the world and served as Clinical Operations Coordinator for the Tennessee Poison Center for the last eight years. She was also Director of the Drug Information Program for Pharmacy Practice residents at Vanderbilt and precepted numerous Pharm.D. residents and Emergency Medicine residents participating in toxicology and drug information rotations. Dr. Ayes completed her pre-pharmacy curriculum at Lipscomb University in 1989 and graduated from Mercer University’s Southern School of Pharmacy in 1993.
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Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice Dr. Campbell’s most recent position was with sanofi-aventis Pharmaceuticals where he was the Senior Director for the Cardiovascular Regional Medical Liaison team. Campbell previously served as Clinical Assistant Professor at Auburn University, an adjunct faculty member for Mercer University School of Pharmacy and the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy. During these appointments he served as Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator and Coordinator of Clinical Research at Columbus Regional Health Systems in Columbus, Georgia. Additionally, Campbell served as coordinator for all residency programs as well as a clinical preceptor for pharmacy students. Campbell is a 1991 graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy. After graduation, Campbell completed a residency at the VA Medical Center in Memphis, Tenn. Campbell achieved board certification in pharmacotherapy.
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Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice Dr. Cox attended the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga where he studied pre-pharmacy. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy in 2008. Since graduation, Dr. Cox has completed a pharmacy practice residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center focusing on Critical Care and Internal Medicine. |
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Dean and Professor of Pharmacy Practice Roger Davis served for more than thirty years in multiple academic leadership roles and as an Assistant Dean for Middle Tennessee for the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy. During this time he directed the largest community pharmacy residency program offered. Davis’ most recent position was with sanofi-aventis Pharmaceuticals where he was the Rimonabant Regional Medical Liaison. He has practice experience in hospital, long term care, and community pharmacy practice. Davis served as the Associate Executive Director of the Tennessee Pharmacists Association for over twenty years and is currently the Chair-Elect for the Tennessee Society of Pharmacists. Davis is a former member of the Lipscomb University Board of Trustees. Davis received the B.S. in Pharmacy degree in 1971 and the Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 1972 from the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy. Davis began his career as a pediatric clinical pharmacist at LeBonheur Children’s Hospital.
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Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice Dr. Gorrell received her B.S. in Business from Eastern Illinois University in 2002 and her Doctorate of Pharmacy from West Virginia University School of Pharmacy in 2008. She then went on to complete a residency in psychiatric pharmacy with West Virginia University Hospitals and School of Pharmacy. During her residency training, Dr. Gorrell taught in the psychiatric and neurologic lecture series at WVU SOP. She has been actively involved with students, working closely with them throughout their IPPE experiences, patient care labs, and while on rotations. |
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Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice Dr. Jerkins has been in practice with his wife, Terri Jerkins, MD at MidState Endocrine Associates in Nashville since 2001. His practice is geared toward education of patients in diabetes care and nutrition. The clinic also is involved in drug studies specific to diabetes. Prior to his association with MidState Endocrine, Jerkins was the Assistant Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, TN. During the 15 years as assistant director, he was responsible for the development and management of a pharmacokinetic drug monitoring service, nutritional support service, nursing inservice, patient inservice, and physician updates on drug therapy. Jerkins is a graduate of Lipscomb University with a B.S. degree in Biology. He received his B.S. in Pharmacy in 1985 and Pharm.D. in 1986 from the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy. |
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Special Assistant to the Dean and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice Dr. Marcrom is the President and CEO of Marcrom’s Pharmacy, Inc. and Marcrom’s Clinical Care Services, Inc., a community pharmacy practice and disease management consulting company. His practice is involved in home health care, disease management, pharmaceutical compounding, durable medical equipment, and a variety of ambulatory care services. Marcrom currently serves as an Associate Clinical Professor, preceptor, and a residency director for one of the first community pharmacy residency programs established in the country. Marcrom has served as President of the Tennessee Pharmacists Association and Chairman of the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties. He graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy in 1971 with a B.S. in Pharmacy, and in 1972 with his Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
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Administrative Assistant, Department of Pharmacy Practice Mrs. Moss comes to Lipscomb from Bella Vita, a gift and interior boutique in Memphis. Mrs. Moss earned her B.S. in Textiles and Apparel from Lipscomb in 2006. While a student at Lipscomb, she assisted the undergraduate admissions office as a student worker and also served on the freshman orientation team for three years. Mrs. Moss will be a valuable asset to the College of Pharmacy as the Administrative Assistant for Pharmacy Practice.
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Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Vice Chair Dr. Nola received her Pharm.D. degree from the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy in 1995. She received her Master of Science degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences with a focus in pharmacoeconomics and outcomes research from the UT College of Graduate Health Sciences in 1997. Her Bachelor's of Science degree was from Middle Tennessee State University with a major in psychology. She completed a UT community pharmacy residency with additional experience at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee in ambulatory care. Dr. Nola served as Clinical Assistant Professor at Mercer University in Atlanta. In 1998, Dr. Nola joined the Medical Affairs Department at Immunex Corporation serving as a Medical Science Liaison. In 2002, Immunex was acquired by Amgen and Dr. Nola continued as a Regional Medical Liaison with clinical focus in rheumatology and dermatology. She later helped start a Health Outcomes Pharmacoeconomics Regional Medical Liaison group and served as trainer for the group. After almost 8 years in industry, Dr. Nola became the Associate Executive Director of the Tennessee Pharmacists Association (TPA). She later joined Pfizer as a Medical Outcomes Specialist. During her time at TPA and Pfizer, she served as adjunct faculty with the UT College of Pharmacy and instructor for the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute for Health Professions College of Physical Therapy. |
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Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Chair Dr. Thompson has served as a clinical faculty member at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine. He was also an Assistant Director of Pharmacy Education for the Northwest Area Health Education Center in Winston-Salem and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina College of Pharmacy. For the last 15 years, Thompson has worked in the pharmaceutical industry in various roles. His most recent experience was with Salix Pharmaceuticals where he served as Director of Medical Affairs. Thompson completed his pre-pharmacy education at Lipscomb University in 1977 and graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy in 1980 with a B.S. in Pharmacy, and in 1982 with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Thompson then completed a family medicine/ambulatory care clinical residency at the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy.
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Instructor, Department of Pharmacy Practice Dr. Torr completed a B.S. degree in Biology and Accounting from Lipscomb University in 2001, and his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy in 2006. Since graduation, Dr. Torr has served as a community pharmacist with Walgreens Pharmacy. He currently serves as the pharmacy manager at Walgreens Compounding Center of Excellence in Nashville. His practice includes pharmaceutical compounding, Medication Therapy Management, and immunization services. Dr. Torr has completed certificate courses in Contemporary Compounding Techniques and Sterile Compounding from the American College of Apothecaries. He is also certified in Pharmacy Based Immunizations and Diabetes Patient Care. |
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Associate Dean, Experiential Education and Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice Dr. Young has served for six years as a Nuclear Pharmacist and Pharmacy Manager for Cardinal Health Nuclear Pharmacy. Young is certified in Nuclear Pharmacy, Diabetes Patient Care, Pharmacy-based Immunizations, and Asthma Patient Care. He previously served as the Pharmacy Manager for Marcrom’s Pharmacy and Clinical Care Services. Young has also held positions in hospital pharmacy, retail (both chain and independent), and long term care consulting. Young has served as a preceptor in clinical clerkships and for pharmacy residents in clinical practice. He has also served as President of the Rutherford County Pharmacists Association. Young attended Middle Tennessee State University for his pre-pharmacy courses. He then received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 1988 from the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy.
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