Dr. Otis Kirksey received both B.S. and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees from Florida A&M University. He is a retired Professor of Pharmacy with over 25 years of experience in academia with specific focus in the area of pharmacy practice, diabetes and primary care. His experience as a practicing pharmacist spans over almost 35 years and encompasses a variety of practice settings including hospital, community and ambulatory pharmacy practice. Currently, he serves as the Director of Pharmacy Services for Neighborhood Medical Services, a federally qualified health center. Dr. Kirksey was recently awarded with the distinction of Professor Emeritus of Pharmacy Practice by Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. He is Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) as well a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES). He is also a certified Lifestyle Coach as well as a Master Trainer for the National Diabetes Prevention Program. Dr. Kirksey has received funding for research from federal and private sponsors including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services, the National Library of Medicine and the Minority Health Professions Foundation. Dr. Kirksey has authored or co-authored over 20 manuscripts published in refereed and un-refereed journals and newspapers. He currently serves as President-Elect of Health Care and Education for the American Diabetes Association. He is a member Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity and serves as the director of the Prince Hall Shriners’ National Community Health Initiative. Website: https://neighborhoodmedicalcenter.org...
