Emily L . Knezevich, PharmD, BCPS, CDCES, FCCP

Professor

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Contact

EmilyKnezevich@creighton.edu
School of Pharmacy and Health Professions
Pharmacy
Pharmacy Faculty
Pharmacy Practice
Faculty - Pharmacy, OT, PT
Community Practice Residency - Pharmacy
HLSB - Hixson Lied Science Building - 117

Emily L . Knezevich, PharmD, BCPS, CDCES, FCCP

Professor

Dr. Knezevich graduated with her Pharm.D. from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy in 2005.  She then completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency specializing in Primary Care at the William S. Middleton VA Hospital in Madison, WI.  Upon completion, she returned to Omaha and took a split position working in ambulatory care pharmacy practice at the Omaha VA while precepting fourth year pharmacy students and teaching in an number of courses at Creighton.  In 2008, she moved practice sites to the Creighton Diabetes Program located in the Dundee neighborhood of Omaha.  Here, she gained extensive experience working with Diabetes and Endocrinology patients and providers and remains in this practice today.  At her practice, she provides medication therapy management to patients being seen at the clinic in collaboration with the medical team there.  Additionally, as the sole Certified Diabetes Educator at this ADA accredited DM education site, she is able to provide diabetes education in individual training sessions to patients there.  She also assists with day to day education services, insulin pump training and continuous glucose monitoring of patients seen by providers with the clinic.  She continues to have both APPE and IPPE students from Creighton University practicing and learning along side her and is the Co-IOR of the required Patient Assessment course within the pharmacy curriculum.  In addition to this teaching role, she is a guest instructor in many team taught courses throughout the curriculum.  

Research Focus

Diabetes, Endocrinology and Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Department

Pharmacy Practice

Position

Professor

Presentations

  • Knezevich, E. Practical Aspects of Insulin Pump and Continuous Glucose Monitoring. Creighton University Endocrine Grand Rounds, May 2021. 2021
  • Jewell, V., Feiten, B., Abbott, A., Knezevich, E., Schultes, S. (2021, April 16). Utilizing participatory action research strategies to increase stakeholder engagement in type 1 diabetes research [Poster presentation]. American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Annual Conference and Expo,[Virtual]. 2021
  • Jewell, V., Feiten, B., Abbott, A., Knezevich, E., Schultes, S. (2021), Podium Presentation. Utilizing Participatory Action Research Strategies to Increase Stakeholder Engagement in Type 1 Diabetes Research at American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Annual Conference and Expo, San Diego, CA, [Virtual] April 8-11, 2021 (accepted) 2021
  • Feiten, B., Boyle, E. Schultes S., Jewell, V. D., Hoffman, S., Abbott, A., & Knezevich, E. (2021), Poster Presentation. Healthcare Students Use of Community-Engaged Researchto Effectively Learn Core Interprofessional Education Competencies, at American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Annual Conference and Expo, San Diego, CA, April 8-11, 2021 2021
  • Knezevich, E., White, N., Stading, J. The Pharmacist & Patient-Centered Diabetes Care. Virtual CE program for Nebraska Pharmacist Association members. April 2021. (8 hours of live programming provided). 2021
  • Abbott, A. A., Jewell, V., & Knezevich, E. Invited Podium Presentation Building Trajectory: One Thing Leads to Another, Creighton University College of Nursing Research Scholarly Forum, Omaha, NE 2021
  • Knezevich, E. Update on Medications to treat Type 2 Diabetes. 25th Annual Pharmacological conference for Advanced Practice Providers. University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE. July 2020. 2020
  • Jewell, V. D., Abbott, A. A., Knezevich, E., Feiten, B., Hoffmann, S., Ulferts, K., & Schultes, S. Poster Presentation. Effectiveness of a Family-Centered REAL Diabetes Intervention for Families with a Young Child with Type 1 Diabetes, at the Occupational Therapy Summit of Scholars, University of Colorado, Fort Collins, CO, June 19, 2020 (accepted, but cancelled-Covid-19) 2020
  • Jewell, V., Shin, J., Russell, Knezevich, E., Abbott, A. A., Knezevich, E., George, A., & Qi, Y. Feiten, B., Hoffmann, S., Ulferts, K., & Schultes, S. Poster Presentation. Stakeholders Lived Experience After a Childs Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis in Rural Communities at the Occupational Therapy Research Summit, University of Colorado, Fort Collins, CO (accepted, but cancelled-Covid-19) 2020
  • Jewell, V. Abbott, A., & Knezevich, E. Podium Presentation Utilizing A Diverse Stakeholder Group To Build A Patient-Centered Type 1 Diabetes Research Agenda at the American Diabetes Association 80th Scientific Session, Chicago, IL June 12, 2020. Published abstract: 2228-PUB in category 13-B Health Care DeliveryQuality Improvement. 2020
  • Knezevich, E., Hoffmann, S., Jewell, V., Abbott A.A. Use of Focus Groups to Identify Barriers to Type 1 Diabetes Care in Rural Communities, Poster Presentation at American College of Clinical Pharmacy Virtual Poster Symposium, May 26, 2020. Abstract published in JACCP. 2020
  • Trueman C., Knezevich E., Fuji K. Improving Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Knowledge within a Community Practice Setting, Poster Presentation at American College of Clinical Pharmacy Virtual Poster Symposium, May 26, 2020. Abstract published in JACCP. 2020
  • Abbott, A. A., Jewell, V., & Knezevich, E. Type 1 Diabetes: Rural Concerns of Patients and Families, Podium Presentation at the 31st Annual Sigma Theta Tau Research Day, Iota Tau/Creighton University Medical Center/Creighton University School of Nursing, Omaha, NE, April 30, 2020. 2020
  • Abbott, A. A., Jewell, V., Boyle, E., & Knezevich, E.. Podium Presentation Barrier Identification for Type 1 Diabetes Management: A Rural Challenge, Midwest Nursing Research Society 44th Annual Research Conference, Schaumburg, IL, April 3, 2020 2020
  • Boyle, E., Abbott, A. A., Jewell, V., & Knezevich, E. Poster Presentation: Utilizing A Four-Step Approach to Develop and Maintain Partnerships with Type 1 Diabetes Community Stakeholders, at Creighton University St. Alberts Day/University Research Day: A Celebration of Scholarship, Omaha, NE, March 31, 2020 2020
  • Schultes, S., Jewell, V., Abbott, A., & Knezevich, E. Podium Presentation Identifications of Barriers for Type 1 Diabetes in a Rural Setting at Creighton University St. Alberts Day/University Research Day: A Celebration of Scholarship, Omaha, NE, March 31, 2020 2020
  • Hoffman, S., Knezevich, E., Jewell, V., & Abbott, A., Poster Presentation Developing a Patient Centered Stakeholder Team in Type 1 Diabetes Research Creighton University St. Alberts Day/University Research Day: A Celebration of Scholarship, Omaha, NE 2020
  • Abbott, A. A., Jewell, V., & Knezevich, E. Invited Podium Presentation Patient-Centered Type 1 Diabetes Research: Building Rural Stakeholder Engagement Via a PCORI Award, Creighton University College of Nursing Research Scholarly Forum, Omaha, NE (cancelled) 2020
  • Knezevich E. Chronic Care Management: Focus on Diabetes. Midwest Pharmacy Expo, Des Moines, IA. February 2020. 2020
  • Jewell, V., Schultes, S., Abbott, A., & Knezevich, E. Poster Presentation Exploring Stakeholder Perceptions Regarding Barriers of Type 1 Diabetes in Rural Communities, at Creighton University Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (CURAS) presentation, Omaha, NE 2020
  • Jewell, V., Schultes, S., Abbott, A., & Knezevich, E. Poster Presentation Building Rural Stakeholder Engagement in Patient-Center ed Type 1 Diabetes Research, at Creighton University Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (CURAS) presentation, Omaha, NE 2020
  • Knezevich E. Glycemic Management of Type 1 diabetes. Training for Creighton University Occupational Therapy and Nursing faculty. January 2020. 2020
  • Knezevich E. Guidelines for the Treatment of Type 1 diabetes. Training for Creighton University Occupational Therapy and Nursing faculty. January 2020. 2020
  • Mack M, Hanuman S, Knezevich, E. Poster Presentation Utilization of Nebraskas prescription drug monitoring program to analyze the effect of continuous glucose monitors on medication adherence at ASHP Midyear Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, December 2019. 2019
  • Trueman, C, Knezevich, E., Skradski, J. Poster Presentation Improving CGM Knowledge within a Community Pharmacy Practice Setting at ASHP Midyear Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, December 2019. 2019
  • Knezevich E. Tips and Tricks for Ordering Diabetes Supplies. Nebraska Medicine Diabetes Update, October 2019. 2019
  • Knezevich E. Practical Aspects of Insulin Pump and Continuous Glucose Monitoring. Creighton University Endocrine Grand Rounds, October, 2019. 2019
  • Rubin K., Taylor C., Wilcox A., Knezevich E. Implementation of CGM Workflow in an Ambulatory Care Clinic. Student Poster Presentation at ASHP Midyear Meeting, December, 2018. 2018
  • Trueman C., Schmidt K., Knezevich E. Utilization of the Nebraska PDMP to Identify and Prevent Prescription drug errors in an outpatient clinic. Student Poster Presentation at ASHP Midyear Meeting, December, 2018. 2018
  • Knezevich E. Practical Aspects of Insulin Pump and Continuous Glucose Monitoring Management. Creighton University Endocrine Grand Rounds, November, 2018. 2018
  • Knezevich E., Rubin K, Leong C. Implementation of an interprofessional diabetes assessment for homeless individuals. Poster Presentation at ACCP Global Conference, October 2018 2018
  • Leong K, Knezevich E. Implementation of A1c Testing in Low Income Populations. Student Poster Presentation at the ASHP Midyear Meeting, December 2017. 2017
  • Kessinger H, Knezevich E. Comparison of GLP-1 Agonists and SGLT-2 Inhibitors on Patient Outcomes: A Retrospective Study. Poster Presentation at the ACCP Annual Meeting, December 2017. 2017
  • Knezevich E. Overcoming Financial Burden, Financial Considerations for Medications at Discharge. Nebraska Medicine Diabetes Symposium. 2017
  • Knezevich E. Overcoming Financial Burden, Financial Considerations for Medications at Discharge. Nebraska Medicine Diabetes Symposium, September 2017. 2017
  • Knezevich E. New products for diabetes. Nebraska Pharmacist's Association Annual Meeting. 2017
  • Tolman J, Knezevich E, White N, Chauhan H, Dash A, Monaghan M. Case Study in Mission-centric Curricular Revision in Light of Standards 2016. Poster Presentation at AACP Annual Meeting, July 2017. 2017
  • Knezevich E. Overcoming Financial Burden, Financial Considerations for Medications at Discharge. Nebraska Medicine Diabetes Symposium, September 2017. 2017
  • Neighbors K, Worth B, Knezevich E, Spangler M. For the greater good: pharmacy student interventions to optimize therapy and cost savings at Healing Gift Free Clinic. Student Poster Presentation at the ASHP Midyear Meeting. 2016
  • Kessinger H, Knezevich E. Comparison of GLP-1 Agonists and SGLT-2 Inhibitors on Patient Outcomes: A Retrospective Study. Poster Presentation at the ASHP Midyear Meeting. 2016
  • Knezevich E. Diabetes management tools: hands on session. Nebraska Pharmacist's Association Annual Meeting 2016
  • Knezevich, E. Case Closed! Difficult Cases in Endocrinology. Midwest Pharmacy Expo Annual Meeting, 2016
  • Knezevich E, White N, Skrabal M. APhAs The Pharmacist and Patients Centered Diabetes Care Certificate Course. Provided Continuing Education Program as part of Creightons Alumni reunion series. September 2015. 2015
  • Knezevich, E. NAPLEX Review: Diabetes. April 2015. 2015
  • Knezevich, E. Insulin Pump Management and Continuous Glucose Monitors. Invited to provide Ground Rounds Continuing Education for Endocrinology department at Creighton University Medical Center. April 2015. 2015
  • Kerner D, Knezevich E. Implementing interventions to improve patient primary non-adherence. Poster Presentation at the ASHP Midyear Meeting. 2015
  • Wu E, Knezevich E, Skradski J, McKenzie M. Implementing a medication synchronization program in community pharmacies. Poster Presentation at the ASHP Midyear Meeting. 2015
  • Knezevich, E. Antidiabetic Medication Review. Invited to provide Continuing Medical Education for Family Medicine Residents. February 2015. 2015
  • Knezevich, E. Novel Therapeutic Options for treating Diabetes. Midwest College of Clinical Pharmacy quarterly meeting. September 2014. 2014
  • Knezevich, E. Insulin Pump Management and Continuous Glucose Monitor. Invited to provide Ground Rounds Continuing Education for Endocrinology department at Creighton University Medical Center. August 2014. 2014
  • Knezevich, E. The Pharmacology of Bisphosphonates. Invited to provide Grand Rounds Continuing Education for Internal Medicine Department at Creighton University Medical Center. May 2014 2014
  • Knezevich, E. NAPLEX Review: Diabetes. April 2014. 2014
  • Knezevich, E. New Antidiabetic Agents. Omaha Cosmopolitan Club. March 2014 2014
  • Knezevich E, Paschal K, Blanchard S. Interprofessional Seminar Series: Diabetes, a Case Study. February 2014. 2014
  • Knezevich, E . iDiabetes Panel Member at Taking Control of your Diabetes conference, Omaha, NE. October, 2013. 2013
  • Knezevich, E. Late Breakers presentation of SAVOR-TIMI 53 trial at ACCP Annual Meeting, Albuquerque, NM. October, 2013. 2013
  • Knezevich, E. Insulin Pump Management and Continuous Glucose Monitor. Invited to provide Ground Rounds Continuing Education for Endocrinology department at Creighton University Medical Center. August 2013. 2013
  • Knezevich E. Diabetes Medications: Practical Tips and Counseling Pearls. Invited to present to Ambulatory Care Nurse Coordinators for Alegent Creighton Health. June 2013. 2013
  • Knezevich, E. Diabetes Management Update. Invited to provide continuing education program to Alegent Creighton Employees, June 2013. 2013
  • Liu R, Jung E, Knezevich E. Interprofessional Community Based Diabetes Screenings as a Recruitment Medium for Patient Enrollment in Student Pharmacist Facilitated Diabetes Education. Student Poster Presentation at the American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting, March, 2013. 2013
  • Liu R, Jung E, Knezevich E. Interprofessional Community Based Diabetes Screenings as a Recruitment Medium for Patient Enrollment in Student Pharmacist Facilitated Diabetes Education. Student Poster Presentation at the American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting. 2013
  • Knezevich, E. New Pharmacotherapeutic Options for the Management of Diabetes. Invited to provide continuing education program to Nebraska chapter of American College of Physicians. October 5, 2012. 2012
  • Knezevich, E. The Highs and Lows of Glucose Management in Type 2 Diabetes: A Focus on New Therapies. Invited to provide continuing education program to Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions Alumni, Faculty and Students. September 20, 2012. 2012
  • Kothapally J, Drincic A, Knezevich E. The Efficacy of Oral Versus Injectable Estradiol in Male to Female Transgender Patients. Poster Presentation at the AACE Meeting and Clinical Congress, April 14, 2011. 2011
  • Kothapally J, Drincic A, Knezevich E. The Efficacy of Oral Versus Injectable Estradiol in Male to Female Transgender Patients. Poster Presentation at the AACE Meeting and Clinical Congress. 2011
  • Wosick D, Knezevich E, Holsopple M. Benefits of student pharmacist services in an interprofessional, student-run free diabetes clinic. Poster accepted for presentation at ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, December 2010. 2010
  • Chalker C, Smith R, Goulet C, Cochran T, Begley K, Christopher P, Doll J, Flecky K, Reed-Boulay K, Ryan Haddad A, Sexson E, Shada E. An innovative model of campus-community partnership promoting professional formation, interdisciplinary education and social responsibilities: Project Homeless Connect Omaha. Combined Section Meeting. American Physical Therapy Association. San Diego, CA. 2010
  • Packard K, Sexson E, Spangler M. Impact of a Cardiovascular Risk Screening Course and Health Promotion Service Learning Course. Poster Presented at AACP Annual Meeting, Boston, MA. 2009
  • Cook K, Sexson E, Walters R. Pharmacy Residents Perspective of a Teaching Certificate Program. Poster Presented at AACP Annual Meeting, Boston, MA. 2009
  • Goulet C, Sexson E, et al. Bridging the Gap to eHealth Information. Poster Presented at NIH SBIR/STTR Conference. 2009
  • Sexson E, Burns T, Drincic A, et al. Routine Monitoring of Liver Function Tests with Use of Methimazole: The time has come. Poster Presented at ASHP Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL. 2008
  • Sexson E, Burns T, Drincic A, et al. Routine Monitoring of Liver Function Tests with Use of Methimazole: The time has come. Poster Presented at ASHP Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL. 2008
  • Ryan Haddad A, Doll J, Sexson E, et al. Enhancing the Health Fair Experience for Older Adults with the Health Report Card and Student Health Fair Guides. Presented at AACP Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. 2008
  • Cook K, Sexson E. Learning to Teach: Objectives, Portfolios and Assessments, Oh My! APhA Transitions New Practitioners Newsletter. Spring 2008.
  • Cochran TM, Doll JD, Ryan Haddad A, Wilken M, Flecky K, Champ-Blackwell S, Begley K, Knezevich E, Rusch L, Martens Stricklett K. Forming Moral Agents in Health: Linking Health Care with Social Responsibility. Poster presented at All Things Ignatian session, Creighton University, 2010.
  • Cochran TM, Doll JD, Ryan Haddad A, Wilken M, Flecky K, Champ-Blackwell S, Begley K, Knezevich E, Rusch L, Martens Stricklett K. Forming Moral Agents in Health: Linking Health Care with Social Responsibility. Poster presented at All Things Ignatian session, Creighton University, 2010.

Awards

  • Dr Pete Ellerbeck Memorial Outstanding Teaching Award
    Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity
  • Educator of the Year
    Rho Chi
  • Fr. Schlegel Diversity Award
    OISSE Core Faculty
  • Excellence in Teaching Award
    Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions Faculty Development Committee