Kem Krueger PharmD, PhD

Education 
1993   PharmD  University of Missouri--Kansas City
1998   Ph.D.  University of Arizona

 

Bio
Dr Krueger has spent eight years conducting pharmacoeconomic and outcomes research, specifically measuring the clinical and economic impact of pharmacy services, modeling disease interventions, and validating disease state models. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Missouri--Kansas City in 1993. He then completed a general pharmacy practice residency at the Kansas City Veterans Administration Medical Center. Following the residency, He completed his Ph.D. at The University of Arizona. He has experience in hospital pharmacy, independent pharmacy, and chain pharmacy settings. He also worked for the US Public Health Service, and for Marion Merrell Dow Inc. in the Health Economic and the Global Scientific Competitive Intelligence departments. He has been at the University of Wyoming since August 2005, and is a research affiliate of HCMS in Cheyenne, WY. He was on faculty at Auburn University for seven years prior to joining the University of Wyoming, School of Pharmacy. Dr. Krueger teaches pharmacy practice law.

Research Synopsis
Dr. Kem Krueger’s scholarship spans pharmacy practice, health policy, and education, with emphasis on improving medication adherence, advancing pharmacist roles, and addressing rural health disparities. His research integrates health services, pharmacoeconomics, and educational innovation, generating evidence to inform both practice and policy.

Over two decades, he has secured more than $6 million in external funding for projects ranging from chronic disease management models and interprofessional training to statewide workforce assessments and international collaborations with Cardiff University. His publications include foundational work in pharmacoeconomics, medication adherence, vaccine communication, and health literacy, with articles in AJPE, J Am Pharm Assoc, Annals of Pharmacotherapy, and Health Communication.

He is a frequent presenter at state and national professional societies, contributing to national reports and shaping policy on pharmacy education and practice. His career reflects a sustained commitment to expanding pharmacists’ role in patient-centered care and improving health access in rural and underserved populations.

Short Highlight 
Dr. Kem Krueger’s research integrates pharmacy practice, health policy, and education to improve adherence, advance pharmacist roles, and reduce rural health disparities. He has secured over $6 million in funding, published extensively, and presented internationally, shaping both practice and policy in pharmacy.

 

 

Google Scholar Profile
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=iOL-oPQAAAAJ&hl=en