Courtney Smith, Pharm.D., M.S.

Courtney Smith, PharmD, MS, is an Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy. Since joining the faculty in March 2025, Dr. Smith has contributed to teaching excellence, course coordination, and transparent student support, while engaging in institutional service as a member of the admissions committee and a moderator for interprofessional events. Dr. Smith’s background includes health disparities research and clinical and translational science, with particular strengths in providing language-concordant care as a fluent Spanish-speaking pharmacist. This expertise supports a commitment to integrating cultural competency into both didactic and, where possible, experiential education, with the goal of fostering inclusive and patient-centered approaches across academic and clinical settings.

Education

Pharm.D., Pharmacy, Hampton University, Hampton, VA
M.S., Clinical and Translational Science, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
B.A. Medical Spanish, Hampton University, Hampton, VA

Research or Areas of Specialty

My area of expertise centers on health disparities research, with a particular emphasis on the experiences of Black and Spanish-speaking patient populations. My projects are grounded in investigating the barriers these communities face in accessing equitable pharmacy care and exploring strategies to improve patient outcomes through culturally responsive interventions. I also seek to collaborate with colleagues across disciplines and involve students in research activities that promote understanding and address the unique needs of underrepresented groups in healthcare.

Publications

Smith C, Suelzer E, Lor K. Cultural Interventions Influencing Medication Adherence in Hispanic Adults with Hypertension or Heart Disease: A Systematic Review, 2020.

Abstract Publication: 2020 ACCP Annual Meeting, October 2020.