Heather L. Girand, PharmD, BCPPS

Heather L. Girand, PharmD, BCPPS

Professor
Department Chair, Pharmacy Practice
Pharmacy Practice
Phone: (616) 643-1136
Email: [email protected]

Education

• PharmD, University of Michigan

Graduate/Post-Graduate Training

• Residency, Specialty Pharmacy Residency in Pediatrics, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
• Residency, ASHP-accredited Pharmacy Practice Residency, Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, MI, United States

Biography

Dr. Girand is the Department Chair for the Pharmacy Practice Department. She teaches in the areas of pediatrics and cystic fibrosis. Her research interest areas are pediatric infectious diseases, antimicrobial usage in children, prescribing trends in chronic pediatric medical conditions, and the scholarship of teaching and learning.

Publications and Intellectual Contributions

• Blog Article
  Anderson, E., Mersfelder, T. L., Girand, H. L., Sohn, M. (2024). "Advising students for community pharmacy practice: what matters most?" Pulses. A Pharmacy Teaching and Learning Scholarly Blog. (December 3, 2024). https://pulsesrx.com/2024/12/03/advising-students-for-community-pharmacy-practice-what-matters-most/
• Journal Article
  Kelsh, S., Salvati, L., Girand, H. L., Amissah, F. (2024). "Implementing an Improved Annual Faculty Review Process to Enhance Faculty Success," American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 88 (9). p. 101165. Elsevier BV. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajpe.2024.101165
• Journal Article
  DeLuca, J., Girand, H. L., Hilaire, M., Lindsey, C., Prescott Jr, W. (2024). "A Mixed Methods Study of Resources Available for the Professional Development of Mid-Career Faculty," American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 88 (3). Elsevier. https://www-sciencedirect-com.ferris.idm.oclc.org/science/article/pii/S0002945924000287?dgcid=coauthor
• Newsletter
  Bernknopf, A., Girand, H. L., Pontefract, B., VanLangen, K. (2024). "Elevating Education: Harnessing AI Tools for Pharmacy Faculty and Students," AACP Pharmacy Practice Section Winter Newsletter 2024. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FAACPPharmPracNewsWinter24&data=05%7C02%7CHeatherGirand%40ferris.edu%7Cbb627c62cd41494488a808dc22977d7a%7C64b0362e85c04e95a4ce5651d96cb739%7C1%7C0%7C638423281252423552%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=gM%2BD1CFRUCOLAJq9oc9jg3iiYqEnSyrR7K543wZaNd4%3D&reserved=0
• Commentary
  DeLuca, J. L., Girand, H. L., Hilaire, M. L., Lindsey, C., Evans, J., Prescott Jr, W. A. (2023). "A Call to Action for the Professional Development of Mid-Career Faculty," American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 87 (9). p. 100044. Elsevier BV. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajpe.2023.01.005
• Study Guide
  Girand, H. L. (2023). "Influenza," Pharmacotherapy Principles and Practice Study Guide: A Case-Based Care Plan Approach. (Sixth Edition). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education. https://ppp.mhmedical.com/cases.aspx?groupid=1170
• Study Guide
  Girand, H. L. (2023). "Upper Respiratory Infection," Pharmacotherapy Principles and Practice Study Guide: A Case-Based Care Plan Approach. (Sixth Edition). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education. https://ppp.mhmedical.com/cases.aspx?groupid=1170
• Monograph
  Girand, H. L., McNeil, J. C. (2022). "Lock therapy for prevention and treatment of intravascular non-hemodialysis catheter-related infection," UpToDate. Waltham, MA: UpToDate. www.uptodate.com
• Book Chapter
  Girand, H. L. (2022). "Upper Respiratory Tract Infections," Pharmacotherapy Principles and Practice. (Sixth Edition). pp. 1199-1215. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education.
• Journal Article
  Mersfelder, T. M., Sohn, M., Girand, H. L. (2021). "Factors influencing the involvement of Doctor of Pharmacy students in research and scholarship projects," Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning. 13 (7). pp. 796-803. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cptl.2021.03.020

Presentations

• Oral Presentation
  Frankart, L. (Presenter), Chu, A. (Presenter), Girand, H. L. (Presenter), Ogbonna, K. (Presenter), Pharmacy Education 2024 - AACP Annual Meeting, "The balancing act of navigating faculty workload: exploring diverse perspectives of faculty, chairs, and deans," AACP, Boston, MA, (July 22, 2024).
• Poster
  Kelsh, S. (Author & Presenter), Salvati, L. (Author), Girand, H. L. (Author), Amissah, F. (Author), Pharmacy Education 2024 - AACP Annual Meeting, "Implementing an improved annual faculty review process to enhance faculty success," AACP, Boston, MA, (July 21, 2024).
• Poster
  DeLuca, J. (Author & Presenter), Girand, H. L. (Author & Presenter), Hillaire, M. L. (Author), Lindsey, C. C. (Author), Prescott Jr, W. A. (Author), Pharmacy Education 2023 - AACP Annual Meeting, "A Mixed Methods Exploration of Mid-Career Faculty Professional Development Resources to Foster Career Advancement," AACP, Aurora, CO, (July 23, 2023).
• Oral Presentation
  DeLuca, J. (Author & Presenter), Girand, H. L. (Author & Presenter), Prescott Jr, W. A. (Panelist), Evand, J. (Panelist), Hillaire, M. L. (Panelist), Lindsey, C. (Panelist), Pharmacy Education 2023 - AACP Annual Meeting, "Fanning the flames of faculty professional development: How to keep the fire going," AACP, Aurora, CO, (July 23, 2023).
• Oral Presentation
  Girand, H. L. (Author & Presenter), Annual Preceptor Development Conference, "Crucial Conversations: Stepping Stones to Success," Ferris State University College of Pharmacy, Grand Rapids, MI, (June 2021).
• Poster
  Hebovija, E. (Author & Presenter), Mersfelder, T. L. (Author), Girand, H. L. (Author), Sohn, M. (Author), 2021 Grand Rapids Citywide Research Day, "Distinguishing curriculum vitae components for community pharmacy applicants," Virtual, (April 20, 2021).
• Poster
  Hebovija, E. (Author & Presenter), Mersfelder, T. L. (Author), Girand, H. L. (Author), Sohn, M. (Author), American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting, "Distinguishing curriculum vitae components for community pharmacy applicants," Virtual, (December 2020).
• Poster
  Mersfelder, T. L. (Author & Presenter), Sohn, M. (Author), Girand, H. L. (Author), American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Annual Meeting, "Factors influencing the involvement of Doctor of Pharmacy students in research/scholarship projects," American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, Chicago, Illinois, (July 21, 2019).
• Oral Presentation
  Girand, H. L. (Author & Presenter), 66th Annual Spring Seminar, "Acute Sinusitis: To Treat or Not to Treat, That This is the Question," Ferris State University College of Pharmacy, Big Rapids, MI, (May 20, 2019).
• Poster
  Litkowiec, S. (Author & Presenter), Girand, H. L. (Author), Sohn, M. (Author), WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine 2019 Research Day, "Attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and psychotropic polypharmacy trends in children and young adults," Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, MI, (April 16, 2019).