Elaine Blythe

Elaine Blythe completed coursework in animal science at Texas Tech University and received her BS degree in Pharmacy from Southwestern Oklahoma State University School of Pharmacy in 1992. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2003 from Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions.  Dr. Blythe’s area of expertise is educating pharmacy students and veterinary students in veterinary pharmacology.

Elaine is an associate professor at St. Matthews University School of Veterinary Medicine and teaches seven credit hours of pharmacology to the veterinary students on the island.  She joined the faculty at the school of veterinary medicine in 2010 after teaching 10 years at Creighton University School of Pharmacy in Omaha, NE.

Dr. Blythe has developed and instructed numerous didactic and clinical courses in veterinary pharmacy over the course of her career. She has authored over 45 manuscripts and articles, delivered over 50 national/regional/state/local presentations, 20 podium presentations and over 20 academic poster presentations.

Additionally, Dr. Blythe has over 15 years’ experience in regulatory affairs consulting services for veterinary drug distributors focusing on wholesale drug distribution and state pharmacy licensing requirements.

Dr. Blythe is also adjunct faculty at University of Florida College of Pharmacy where she offers online courses in veterinary pharmacy to pharmacy students across North America.

In her spare time Dr. Blythe enjoys cooking, reading, horseback riding and classic car restorations.

• Veterinary Pharmacy
• Veterinary Pharmacology
• Educational Outcomes

• 2018 Teacher of the Year Award from the Student Association of the American Veterinary Medical Association (2017-2018 academic year). St. Matthew’s University School of Veterinary Medicine. Grand Cayman, BWI. 2018.
• 2013 Basic Sciences, Teacher of the Semester Award from the Student Association of the American Veterinary Medical Association. St. Matthew’s University School of Veterinary Medicine. Grand Cayman, BWI. June 2013.
• 2009 Excellence in Leadership Award from the Alpha Mu Chapter of Phi Lambda Sigma, National Pharmacy Leadership Society. Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions. December 2009.
• 2009 “Above and Beyond” Volunteer Award. Nebraska Humane Society (NHS). Presented September 16, 2009. Omaha, NE.
• 2007 Excellence in Teaching Award (2006-2007), Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions. Presented August 21, 2007. Omaha, NE.
• Initiation into Rho Chi Pharmaceutical Honor Society, Alpha Alpha Chapter. Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions. February 7, 2007.
• 2006 Innovative Pharmacy Practice Award. Presented by the Nebraska Pharmacists Association for Hurricane Katrina work. July 29, 2006. Lincoln, NE.
• Distinguished Service Award (2005-2006). Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions for Hurricane Katrina work. Presented May 12, 2006. Omaha, NE.
• Service to Mankind Award, by the Omaha, Nebraska Sertoma Club (Service To Mankind) for Hurricane Katrina work. April 16, 2006.
• 2005 Honorable Mention, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) 2005 Innovations in Teaching Competition for portfolio entitled “Animals in the Classroom: Outcomes of a Veterinary Therapeutics Course”.  May 2005.
• 2004 Certified Online Instructor. Awarded by Creighton University Medical Center, School of Pharmacy and Health Professions. March 2004.
• 2003 Scholar for Opening Lines: Developing Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Scholars 2003 Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Institute. Carnegie Foundation.
• 2002 Applied for, and chosen as a participant in Camp COI: Certified Online Instructor by the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions (SPAHP) Office of Faculty Development and Assessment and the Office of Information Technology and Learning Resources.
• 2001 Excellence in Leadership Award from the Alpha Mu Chapter of Phi Lambda Sigma, National Pharmacy Leadership Society. May 2001.

Peer Reviewed Publications

• 2014 Shields K, Blythe E. Chapter 3, Drug Information Resources. In:  Drug Information: A Guide for Pharmacists. Patrick Malone, Karen Kier, John Stanovich, Meghan Malone, Eds. Fifth Ed. New York. McGraw Hill Medical Publishing Division. 2014, pp. 59-104.
• Focusing on Patient Safety When filling Veterinary Prescriptions. Nebraska Mortar and Pestle. 2014; 77(3); 9-15.
• 2012 Tilleman J, Coover KL, Blythe E, et al. Service Learning Incorporated Into Early Practice Experience. Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning.  2012; (4):292-297.
• 2011 Shields K, Blythe E. Chapter 3, Drug Information Resources. In:  Drug Information: A Guide for Pharmacists. Patrick Malone, Karen Kier, John Stanovich, Eds. Fourth Ed. New York. McGraw Hill Medical Publishing Division. 2011, pp. 59-110.
• Lust E, Barthold C,Malesker M, Wichman T.  Human Health Hazards of Veterinary Prescription Drugs; Information for Emergency Departments. Journal of Emergency Medicine. Volume 40, Issue 2, Pages 198-207, February 2011.
• 2010 Blythe E. Introduction to the Practice of Veterinary Pharmacy. Drug Store News. 2010;1-15.
• 2009 Lust E. A Lecture About Pharmaceuticals Used in Animal Patients. Am J Pharm Educ. 2009; 73(7):1-5.
• Begley K, Ryan Haddad A, Christensen C, Lust E. A Health Education Program for Underserved Community Youth Led by Health Professions Students.  Am J Pharm Educ. 2009; 73(6):1-7.
• Lust E. Veterinary Prescriptions and Drug Distribution; Who’s in Charge? American Association of Bovine Practitioners, Annual Meeting Proceedings. Fall 2009.
• 2008 Lust E.  How Changes Affecting Wholesale Drug Distribution Can Impact Veterinary Practitioners. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2008; 233(7): 1081-1082.
• Lust E, Hermsen K.  Preparing for the Realities of a Disaster Deployment; Tips, Hints and Suggestions for Healthcare Professionals.  J Em Manag. 2008; 6(2):25-29.

• Veterinary Pharmacy Education

• 2020 Blythe E. Rx for Success; Partnering with a Pharmacist. Noodle U Online Presentation. December 12, 2020.
• 2020 Blythe E.  Speaking of Things That Can Kill You – Human Health Hazards of Veterinary Medications. Noodle U Online Presentation. November 8, 2020.
• 2020 Blythe E. How a Public Health Emergency Affects Veterinary Prescribing Protocols. Clinicians Brief Webinar. April 23, 2020.
• 2020 Blythe E, Milbern P. Counseling for Companion Animals: Veterinary Prescription Resources. American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting. March 21, 2020. National Harbor, MD.
• 2019 Blythe E. Rx for Success; Partnering with a Pharmacist. New York Vet. November 7, 2019. New York, NY.
• 2019 Blythe E.  Speaking of Things That Can Kill You – Human Health Hazards of Veterinary Medications. Wild West Vet. October 24, 2019.  Reno, NV.
• 2019 Blythe E. Rx for Success; Partnering with a Pharmacist.  Wild West Vet. October 24, Reno, NV.
• 2019 Blythe E. Tips and Clinical Pearls for working with Community Pharmacists. Chicago Vet. May 13, 2019. Chicago, IL.
• 2019 Blythe E. Antimicrobial Use in the Industry. New Mexico Southwest Beef Symposium sponsored by New Mexico State University, Tucumcari, NM. January 17, 2019.
• 2018 Blythe E. Clinical Pearls for Pharmaceutical Use in Cattle. Joint Stockmen’s Convention, New Mexico Cattle Growers. Albuquerque, December 5, 2018.
• 2018 Blythe E. Pharmacists Caring for Veterinary Patients – Part II. New Mexico Pharmacist Association, Annual Meeting. Albuquerque, nm. June 24, 2018.
• 2014 Blythe E. Speaking of Things that Can Kill You…Human Health Hazards of Veterinary Medications. Nebraska Cooperative Program in Veterinary Medicine. Lincoln, NE.  April 21, 2014.
• 2014 Blythe E. Hurricane Katrina Deployment. University of Nebraska Lincoln, Cooperative Program in Veterinary Medicine. Lincoln, NE. April 21, 2014.
• 2013 Blythe, E. Pharmaceutical Use in Cattle – An Online Course. New Mexico State University, Department of Animal and Range Science. Faculty Presentation. Las Cruces, NM. October 14, 2013.
• 2012 Federal Trade Commission (FTC).  Pet Medications Workshop.  Invited Panelist/Speaker. October 2, 2012.  Washington, DC.
• 2012 A View from Behind the Counter: Challenges in Retail Pharmacy. American Veterinary Medical Association. Annual Convention. August 6, 
  San Diego, California.
• 2010 Blythe E.  Legal and Regulatory Issues in Veterinary Pharmacy; The Good, The Bad and The Confusing.  Society of Veterinary Hospital Pharmacists, Annual Meeting. June 15, 2010. Las Vegas, Nevada.
• 2010 Blythe E.  Case Studies in: Prescription Drug Distribution, Pedigrees and Labeling Requirements for Production Animal Medicine Models.  Society of Veterinary Hospital Pharmacists, Annual Meeting. June 15, 2010. Las Vegas, Nevada.
• 2010 Blythe E. Regulatory Update. Poultry Team Sales Meeting, Professional Veterinary Products, Ltd. March 23, 2010. Southaven, Mississippi.
• 2010 Blythe E. Regulatory Update. Swine Team Sales Meeting, Professional Veterinary Products, Ltd. March 9, 2010. St. Louis, Missouri.
• 2010 Blythe E. Regulatory Update. Dairy Team Sales Meeting. Professional Veterinary Products Ltd. February 3, 2010. Omaha, Nebraska.
• 2009 Lust E. Veterinary Prescriptions and Drug Distribution: Who’s in Charge?  American Association of Bovine Practitioners Annual Meeting. Omaha, NE. September 10, 2009.