Kaelen Dunican, PharmD
Assistant Dean of Interprofessional Education & Professor of Pharmacy Practice
School
School of Pharmacy
Department
Pharmacy Practice
Office Location
19 Foster 505
Worcester
Office Phone Office Phone: 508.373.5645
About
Kaelen Dunican, PharmD, is the assistant dean of interprofessional education and a professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at MCPHS, based at the School of Pharmacy–Worcester/Manchester on the Worcester campus.
At MCPHS, Dr. Dunican facilitates pharmacotherapeutic sessions on nonprescription medication and obesity. Her teaching responsibilities also include Introduction to Patient Care and Advanced Self-Care Therapeutics. Additionally, she co-coordinates the Self-Care Therapeutics and Pharmacotherapeutics I course. Dr. Dunican precepts advanced community pharmacy students at a local community pharmacy, bridging classroom knowledge with real-world experience.
Her scholarly interests focus on the pharmacologic treatment of obesity and innovative methods for teaching self-care. Dr. Dunican has published numerous peer-reviewed manuscripts, abstracts, textbook monographs, and chapters covering topics such as obesity, dry eye, allergic conjunctivitis, osteoarthritis, and pediculosis.
Education
- BSPharm, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
- PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Research Interests
- Pharmacologic treatment of obesity
- Innovative strategies for self care instruction
Programs
Featured Affiliations
American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
WebsiteAmerican Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)
WebsiteEducation
- BSPharm, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
- PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Research Interests
- Pharmacologic treatment of obesity
- Innovative strategies for self care instruction
Programs
Publications
Textbook Contributions
- Dunican KC, Dawson, A. Chapter 36, Obesity. In Zeind C, Carvalho M eds., Applied Therapeutics: The Clinical Use of Drugs, 12th ed. Mexico: Wolters Kluwer; 2024.
- Carvalho MG, Claros E, Cooper CK, Dunican KC. Chapter 7, Interprofessional Practice and Education. In Zeind C, Carvalho M eds., Applied Therapeutics: The Clinical Use of Drugs, 12th ed. Mexico: Wolters Kluwer; 2024.
- Dunican KC, Altongy-Magee K, Britt K, Khalaf A. Interprofessional Education (IPE) Case Study: Nutrition Issues: Obesity. “The Point”, textbook website with online resources In: Zeind CS, Carvalho MG, eds. Applied Therapeutics: The Clinical Use of Drugs. 12th ed. Mexico: Wolters Kluwer; 2024.
- Dunican KC, Lynch A, Dietle A. Endocrine Disorders. In Hume A, Orr K, eds. Principles and Practice of Botanicals as an Integrative Therapy, 2019.
Peer Reviewed Publications
- Sullivan KM, Morrill AM, Britt K, Babin C, Abel C, Lenehan K, Dunican KC. Fostering cultural sensitivity amongst students of pharmacy through an interprofessional book club activity. Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning 2022; 14: 379-386. doi.org/10.1016/j.cptl.2022.01.015
- Conway-Allen SL, Dunican KC. Clinical management of allergic conjunctivitis: Integrating recommendations to improve treatment outcomes. Pharmacy Times, 87(3)2021:75-91.
- Sullivan, KM, Jehle G, Carace N, Abel C, Morrill AM, Dunican KC. IPE initiatives to enhance student preparation for introductory pharmacy practice experiences. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Winter 2018 Newsletter. 2018; 9-10.
- Dunican KC, Patel DK. Deoxycholic Acid (ATX-101) for Reduction of Submental Fat. Ann Pharmacotherapy 2016;50(10):855-61.
- Seed SM, Dunican KC, Lynch AM, Desilets AR. An Update in Options for the Treatment of Pain: A Review of New Opioid Formulations. Hospital Practice 2012;40:166-175.
- *Desilets AR, Asal NJ, Dunican KC. Considerations for the Use of Proton-Pump Inhibitors in Older Adults. Consultant Pharmacist 2012;27(2):114-119.
- Dunican KC, Desilets AR. Special considerations for the use of insulin in older adults. Hospital Practice 2011:39;22-9.
- Seed SM, Dunican KC, Lynch AM. Treatment options for osteoarthritis: considerations for older adults. Hospital Practice 2011:39;62-73.
- Dunican KC, Orr KK. Probiotics in the community pharmacy: an evidence based review. California Pharmacist 2010;57;42-49.
- *Desilets AR, Koslowski DA, Dunican KC. The role of statins in the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease. J Pharm Technol 2010;26:276-84.
- *Dunican KC, Adams, NM, Desilets AR. The role of pramlintide for weight loss. Ann Pharmacother 2010;44:538-45.
- Seed SM, Dunican KC, Lynch AM. Osteoarthritis: A review of treatment options. Formulary 2009;44:143–151.
- Seed SM, Dunican KC, Lynch AM. Osteoarthritis: A review of treatment options. Geriatrics 2009;64:20-29.
- Woods TM, Dunican KC, Desilets AR. Pharmacotherapy and lifestyle interventions for tension-type headaches. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine 2009;3:238-48.
- *Desilets AR, Gickas JJ, Dunican KC. Role of huperzine A in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Ann Pharmacother 2009;43;514-18.
- *Desilets AR, Dhakal-Karki S, Dunican KC. Role of metformin for weight management in patients without type 2 diabetes. Ann Pharmacother 2008;42:817-26.
- Dunican KC. OTC Product: Vagisil Screening Kit for vaginal infections. J Am Pharm Assoc 2008;48:e33.
- *Dunican KC, Desilets AR, Montalbano JK. Pharmacotherapeutic options for overweight adolescents. Ann Pharmacother 2007;41:1445-55.
- Dunican KC, Desilets AR, DeBellis RJ. Long term pharmacotherapy for overweight and obesity: a review of sibutramine, orlistat, and rimonabant. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine 2007;1:367-88.
- *Dunican KC, DelDotto D. The role of olanzapine in the treatment of anorexia nervosa. Ann Pharmacother 2007;41:111-15.
Awards and Honors
- 2018: Trustees Award for Teaching Excellence, MCPHS
- 2015: Academic of the Year Award, MCPHS, School of Pharmacy Worcester/Manchester