Kim Benner is a professor of pharmacy practice at the Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy, and pediatric clinical specialist at Children’s of Alabama. Dr. Benner has both didactic (i.e., pediatrics, health-system pharmacy, medical missions) and experiential teaching experience with many medical learners. Practice experience includes almost 30 years providing direct patient care in pediatric intensive care, general pediatrics and pulmonary units working with multidisciplinary teams. She precepts PGY1 and PGY2 residents, participates in the resident mentoring program, and has served on numerous practice site interdisciplinary committees. At Samford, she is SSHP faculty advisor, serves on mentoring and recruiting groups, coordinates a teaching and learning program for local residents, and directs pharmacy camp. Advocacy efforts include 340B transparency, PBM reform, step therapy, and provider status. Her research centers around pediatrics and pharmacy education.
Dr. Benner’s ASHP service includes: Board of Directors (2021-24), Section of Clinical Specialists and Scientists chair, chair of Committee on Nominations and Council of Therapeutics, section advisory group, ASHP Foundation committees, Clinical Skills Competition (CSC) judge, student leadership award selection committee, CV reviewer, and guided mentorship program. ASHP state affiliate (ALSHP) activities include student affairs committee, delegate, president, and council director. Dr. Benner has authored an ASHP guideline and therapeutic position statement and has earned service awards. She is a fellow of ALSHP and ASHP.