Kathryn A. Connor, Pharm.D.

Dr. Connor’s specialty is critical care, and at the Wegmans School of Pharmacy (WSoP) she has taught didactically in and/or coordinated Pathophysiology & Therapeutics I-IV, Self-Care & Natural Products, Concepts in Pharmacy Practice I and II, Introduction to the Pharmacy Profession, and the Critical...

Dr. Connor’s specialty is critical care, and at the Wegmans School of Pharmacy (WSoP) she has taught didactically in and/or coordinated Pathophysiology & Therapeutics I-IV, Self-Care & Natural Products, Concepts in Pharmacy Practice I and II, Introduction to the Pharmacy Profession, and the Critical Care Elective. She has also taught at the Wegmans School of Nursing and the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) School of Medicine and precepts core acute care APPE and IPPE IV students. She is Adjunct Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry.

Dr. Connor strives to maintain an outstanding clinical site in the Surgical ICU at URMC, and precepts WSoP students in their Introductory and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences. Dr. Connor is also a dedicated advisor and a member of the Experiential Advisory Committee (EPAC), the Post-Graduate Training Committee, and the Student Honor Council, and the Pharmacy Research Committee. In addition, Dr. Connor is proud to be the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) College of Pharmacy Faculty Liaison, and the faculty advisor for the Student Chapter of Clinical Pharmacy. She is passionate about involving students in clinical pharmacy and encouraging early participation in professional organizations.

Before beginning her tenure at the Wegmans School of Pharmacy in 2009, Dr. Connor was fortunate to complete two ASHP-accredited residencies. Dr. Connor is board-certified in critical care.

Dr. Connor enjoys clinical research and scientific writing, and has been heavily involved in many pharmacy organizations, including SCCM, ACCP, APhA, ASP, SIDP, ASHP, A.S.P.E.N., and their local affiliates. She is also honored to have chaired numerous committees, and has been invited/nominated to hold national leadership positions.

Dr. Connor has had the opportunity to practice pharmacy in different regions of the country, including the Midwest, the East Coast, and the Mid-South, and is always eager to relate her experiences to students, both in the classroom and at her practice site. Over the years she has seen the meaningful impact that pharmacists, pharmacy residents, and pharmacy students alike can have on patient care, particularly for the vulnerable and complicated critically ill population, and especially in progressive clinical environments.

Dr. Connor feels that nothing informs her teaching and benefits her students more than her research, service, clinical, and leadership experience and looks forward to continuing to contribute to the education of her future pharmacy colleagues.

When she is not working, Dr. Connor enjoys traveling, hiking, biking, canoeing, ice skating, plant-based food, nature, science, comedy, museums, galleries, reading, the RPO, and otherwise exploring and spending time with loved ones.