Expertise
Pharmacist with specialization in oncology and pharmacy medical educationEducation
University of Kentucky College of PharmacyHighlights
Doctor of Pharmacy, licensed to practice pharmacy in Florida and Kentucky
Member of the American Medical Writers Association
Authored numerous publications on medical education
Patients often feel embarrassed for not understanding certain medical topics, but it shouldn't be that way. Even for us in the healthcare profession, with all our training, it can sometimes be challenging. Everyone deserves to understand what is going on with their health, and it is our duty as healthcare professionals to provide patients with what they need to be informed and feel empowered in their own healthcare journeys
— Vanessa Carranza, PharmD
Experience
Vanessa Carranza, PharmD, is a pharmacist who has dedicated her career to the advancement of medical education for healthcare providers, patients, and caregivers, most notably in the oncology space.
Carranza began her journey in medical education at Creative Educational Concepts, a company offering continuing medical education programs. There, she served as associate director of clinical education and outcomes, and more recently held the position of medical director at their medical learning institute. An essential aspect of her work involves including patient perspectives in educational planning, which has resulted in ongoing collaborations with national patient advocacy groups. She has also published various works on the impact of continuing medical education on healthcare provider knowledge and performance.
Carranza is passionate about discovering new and innovative ways to turn complex medical topics into content that is meaningful, easy to understand, and accessible to all groups of people.
Education
Vanessa Carranza, PharmD, graduated from the University of Delaware in 2012 with a bachelor's degree in biological sciences. In 2016, she graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
