Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives
1. Define and explain the core concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion and their importance in the pharmacy environment.
2. Recognize implicit biases, their impact on patient care and workplace interactions, and strategies to mitigate these biases.
3. Develop communication skills that prioritize respectful and inclusive language when interacting with patients and colleagues.
4. Describe principles for providing inclusive care to diverse populations.
5. Identify practical strategies to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into workplace practices.

Author

Kris Denzel Tupas, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP
Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences
Roosevelt University College of Science, Health, and Pharmacy; Schaumburg, IL
Clinical Pharmacist
Advocate Sykes Outpatient Center; Chicago, IL

This module will provide 2.5 contact hours (0.25 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit for pharmacy technicians.

ACPE UAN: 0121-0000-25-002-H99-T
Activity type: Knowledge-based

Release date: April 1, 2025
Expiration date: March 31, 2028

2.5 HOURS CE    ACPE UAN: 0121-0000-25-002-H99-T    RELEASED: 4/1/2025    EXPIRES: 3/31/2028

Kris Denzel Tupas, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP
Clinical Pharmacist; Advocate Sykes Outpatient Center; Chicago, IL / Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences; Roosevelt University College of Science, Health & Pharmacy; Schaumburg, IL

Dr. Tupas is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences at Roosevelt University College of Science, Health, and Pharmacy (RUCSHP) and a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist with Advocate Medical Group. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN, and completed PGY-1 and PGY-2 residency programs at Saint Joseph Health System in Mishawaka, IN. Dr. Tupas holds board certifications in Pharmacotherapy and Ambulatory Care Pharmacy.

Her research focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), particularly how these concepts are integrated into PharmD curricula. She has published in the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education on teaching systemic racism and social determinants of health within PharmD programs and has delivered presentations on incorporating DEI principles into classroom instruction. Dr. Tupas has also served as Chair of RUCSHP’s Diversity, Inclusion, Justice, and Equity Committee.