Matthew Busalacchi

Detail-oriented Clinical Pharmacist focused on pharmaceutical care and patient outcomes. Expertise in medication therapy management, drug utilization review, and patient counseling. Committed to team collaboration and adaptable to evolving healthcare needs, delivering impactful results through clinical assessments, pharmacokinetics, and therapeutic recommendations.

• Integrating Pharmacogenomics into Clinical Practice Certificate July 2023 Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development
• Licensed Pharmacist - WI License #21223
• Basic Life Support
• Immunization Certified

• dAmbulatory Care - Northeast Iowa Family Practice Center 5/20/19 – 06/21/19 Waterloo, Iowa Preceptor: Jim Hoehns, Pharm.D., BCPS, FCCP Collaborated with other pharmacists and physicians on site to optimize patient’s medications and provide education on their therapy regimens Participated in journal club and weekly meetings with other practitioners are the site Managed warfarin doses for patients based on INR reading and adjusted weekly dose with follow up accordingly Assisted with the identification of potential patients for phase 3 trials conducted on site Assisted with initiation of 24-hour blood pressure monitoring Provided research based and guideline-based therapy options to providers when necessary Exposure to the research that is conducted on site and the many steps involved in including new patients
• Community Pharmacy – Pharmacy Care Centre 06/24/19 – 07/26/19 Anamosa, Iowa Preceptor: Carl Chalstrom Provided education to patients on medications and diabetes supplies Assisted with the filling of prescriptions and providing vaccinations for patients Experienced the process for ordering medications and supplies, as well as how to properly manage an inventory within an independent pharmacy Collaborated with healthcare professionals on site to adjust antibiotic medications and doses of medications Filled prescription orders with weekly dose packs to improve adherence to medications
• Acute Care – University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics MICU 07/29/19 – 08/30/19 Iowa City, Iowa Preceptor: Betsy Beltz, Pharm.D. Provided input while on rounds with other healthcare professionals Enhanced knowledge and understanding of antibiotic treatment regimens Assisted with the accuracy of vancomycin doses based off of level readings Presented a patient case on Myasthenia Gravis to my colleagues Conducted outreach phone calls for patients undergoing surgeries the next day in the hospital

• PSW Annual Conference August 2024 - Milwaukee, WI
• ASHP Midyear Conference Dec. 2018 - Anaheim, CA
• Legislative Day – Iowa Pharmacy Association Jan. 2018 Des Moines, IA
• Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Inc. Province Assembly Oct. 2016 Iowa City, IA
• Midwest Pharmacy Expo Feb. 2017 Des Moines, IA Feb. 2018
• University of Oklahoma/CVS Leadership Symposium Jun. 2017 Oklahoma City, OK

• Accuracy of Estimated Control Group Binomial Event Rates for Medication Related Randomized Control Trials Sep. 2019 - This project aimed to identify event rates of studies that were underestimated or overestimated in cardiovascular research. The objective of the research was to compare expected event rates to the observed event rates. Our goal was to bring awareness to poorly represented event rates in hopes of reducing trial duration, improving data representation, and decreasing costs.
• Pharmacy Leaders Podcast with Tony Guerra Mar. 2019 - Spoke with a classmate on the Pharmacy Podcast with Tony Guerra to discuss our experience with starting the 1st and only Toastmasters club at any college of pharmacy. We discussed the challenges we faced and the many benefits that the Toastmasters organization offers students in pharmacy school.

Guest Lecturer of the Year 2025 - Medical College of Wisconsin College of Pharmacy

• HOPE Lodge, Volunteer, Iowa City, IA, 2019-03, 2019-03, Assisted residents of the HOPE Lodge diagnosed with cancer by making dinner for them along with my fellow classmates
• Iowa City Special Olympics, Volunteer, Iowa City, IA, 2017-03, 2018-03, Assist athletes with navigating our health fair. In various stations, we informed athletes of the benefits received from a balanced diet, exercise, and disease prevention.
• Iowa Children’s Museum, Volunteer, Iowa City, IA, 2017-06, 2018-06, Utilized activities at the museum to challenge children’s learning and encourage creative ideas. Communicated with children of various learning disabilities to engage in a fun learning environment.
• Ronald McDonald House, Volunteer, 2015, 2016, Volunteered at the house by making meals for the residents with other Pre-School of Pharmacy Students.