Forster_Jessica
Contact:
jforster@ucdavis.edu

Titles:

  • Staff pharmacist II, UCD Health, Pediatrics
  • Assistant Clinical Professor of Pharmacy (Volunteer Faculty), UC San Francisco, School of Pharmacy

Education:
PharmD., Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI, 2008

Post-graduate Training:
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Detroit Medical Centers Children’s Hospital of Michigan, 2008-2009

Research Interests:
Neonatal pharmacotherapy, workflow optimization/cost containment, pediatric anticoagulation

Practice Philosophy:
As a pharmacist I strive to serve as a patient and family advocate to ensure that each patient has access to safe, effective, affordable and manageable medication therapy. 

As a team member I strive to work as a collaborative and reliable team me member to provide patient and family-centered care.

As a teacher I recognize that pharmacy practice is continually evolving, I focus on the ensuring that developing practitioners gain the necessary tools to navigate this changing landscape.  I place emphasis on empowering the learner to develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills to function as an independent practitioner by ensuring solid understanding of pathophysiology, drug properties and how one impacts the other to apply them across a variety of situations. As new data is continually emerging literature review and evaluation is encouraged and expected along with critique of the available literature.  I firmly believe that understanding the why is just as important as coming up with a correct solution.

Rotations Precepted:

  • General Pediatrics (PGY1)
  • Neonatal ICU (NICU) (PGY1, PGY2- pediatrics)

Bio:
Dr. Jessica Forster is a dual board-certified pharmacist in pharmacotherapy (BCPS) and pediatric pharmacotherapy BCPPS.  She completed her Pharm.D. at Ferris State University.  During her time a Ferris State, she did volunteer work with numerous organizations, where she developed her passion for clinical pharmacy practice and pediatrics.  She went on to complete her pharmacy residency at Children’s Hospital of Michigan in Detroit. After completion of residency, she went on to work as a pediatric and maternal child health clinical pharmacist at Kaweah Delta Healthcare District in California’s Central Valley.  She joined the UC Davis pediatric pharmacy team in 2014.  She established the neonatal intensive care (NICU) pharmacy service but continues to provide care to within other pediatric service lines as well.  She remains active on several committees and projects to optimize workflows. She also given lectures on various pharmacy related subjects for pharmacy, nursing and physician learners of all levels throughout her career.  Dr Forster also serves an Assistant Clinical Professor (WOS) at the UC San Francisco, School of Pharmacy.