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Amy M. Franks
Professor and Chair
Also affiliated: University of Arkansas Medical Center (2008); American College of Clinical Pharmacy (2016)
Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy
19 h-index
56 pubs
947 cited
Research Areas
Biomedical Subjects
Biography and Research Information
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Amy M. Franks' research interests include the impact of pharmaceutical agents and student factors on health outcomes and academic performance. She has investigated the effects of energy drinks and caffeine on blood pressure, as well as the interaction between clopidogrel and proton pump inhibitors on cardiovascular events in patients with acute coronary syndrome. Her work also examines the use and perceptions of electronic nicotine delivery systems, particularly in pregnant individuals and health professional students.
Franks also studies educational aspects within pharmacy, including measurement of grit's correlation to student academic performance and analysis of research and scholarship criteria in promotion and tenure documents at US pharmacy schools. She has published extensively, with a h-index of 19 and over 950 citations. Her collaborators at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences include Kaci Boehmer, Ben Quattlebaum, David J. Caldwell, and Chris Johnson.
Metrics
- h-index: 19
- Publications: 56
- Citations: 947
Positions
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Professor and Chair 2003–presentUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy Institutional directory
Selected Publications
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First-year evaluation of a campus-wide, cross-disciplinary scholarly writing development program supported by a center for biomedical research excellence (COBRE) (2024)
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Are we committed to commitment? (2024)
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Best-Practice Strategies for Faculty Evaluations: A Focus on Pharmacy Departments or Divisions with Both Tenure and Nontenure-Track Faculty Members (2024)
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Teaching Through the Student Lens: Qualitative Exploration of Student Evaluations of Teaching (2024)
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Qualitative Analysis of Pre and Postpromotion/Tenure Review Processes Employed by US Pharmacy Schools (2023)
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Analysis of Teaching-Related Criteria Within Promotion and Tenure Documents from US Pharmacy Schools (2023)
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Guidance for Qualitative Research Manuscripts in Pharmacy Education (2023)
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Strengthen Academic Pharmacy by Protecting Self-Expression (2023)
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Unpacking the Use of Therapy-Speak in Scholarly Writing (2022)
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Advancing Pharmacy Education and Workforce Development Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: Report of the 2020-2021 AACP Academic Affairs Committee (2021)
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Analysis of Research and Scholarship Criteria Within Promotion and Tenure Documents of US Pharmacy Schools (2020)
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The Power of Peer Mentoring to Support Women Pharmacy Faculty Personally and Professionally (2020)
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Positioning the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Squarely on the Center of the Desk (2020)
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Exploring factors associated with scholarly writing among US pharmacy practice faculty (2020)
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A cross-sectional analysis of self-reported scholarly publications among United States pharmacy practice faculty (2020)
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
Nalin Payakachat
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (US)
12 shared publications
- Measurement of Grit and Correlation to Student Pharmacist Academic Performance
- Electronic cigarette use, knowledge, and perceptions among health professional students
- Use and Risk Perception of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems and Tobacco in Pregnancy
- Analysis of Research and Scholarship Criteria Within Promotion and Tenure Documents of US Pharmacy Schools
- Qualitative Analysis of Written Reflections during a Teaching Certificate Program
Showing 5 of 12 shared publications
Stephanie F. Gardner
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (US)
5 shared publications
- Olmesartan Medoxomil: The Seventh Angiotensin Receptor Antagonist
- Effect of a multicomponent, ephedra-containing dietary supplement (Metabolife 356) on Holter monitoring and hemostatic parameters in healthy volunteers
- Candesartan Cilexetil Effectively Reduces Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Children
- AGI-1067: A Novel Vascular Protectant for Prevention of Restenosis
- Olmesartan Medoxomil: The Seventh Angiotensin Receptor Antagonist
Catherine E. O’Brien
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
4 shared publications
In database
- Candesartan Cilexetil Effectively Reduces Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Children
- Establishment of a patient-centered communication course to address curricular gaps
- Student Pharmacists’ Use of Patient-Centered Communication Skills During an Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience
- A communications module to reinforce motivational interviewing concepts
Keith R. McCain
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
3 shared publications
In database
- Comparison of the Effects of Energy Drink Versus Caffeine Supplementation on Indices of 24-Hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure
- Electronic cigarette use, knowledge, and perceptions among health professional students
- Use and Risk Perception of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems and Tobacco in Pregnancy
Adam N. Pate
University of Mississippi (US)
3 shared publications
- Measurement of Grit and Correlation to Student Pharmacist Academic Performance
- Guidance for Qualitative Research Manuscripts in Pharmacy Education
- Exploring factors associated with scholarly writing among US pharmacy practice faculty
David J. Caldwell
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
3 shared publications
In database
- Measurement of Grit and Correlation to Student Pharmacist Academic Performance
- Teaching Through the Student Lens: Qualitative Exploration of Student Evaluations of Teaching
- Unpacking the Use of Therapy-Speak in Scholarly Writing
Rachel Stafford
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
3 shared publications
In database
- Establishment of a patient-centered communication course to address curricular gaps
- Student Pharmacists’ Use of Patient-Centered Communication Skills During an Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience
- A communications module to reinforce motivational interviewing concepts
Kacey Hight
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport
3 shared publications
In database
- Analysis of Research and Scholarship Criteria Within Promotion and Tenure Documents of US Pharmacy Schools
- A cross-sectional analysis of self-reported scholarly publications among United States pharmacy practice faculty
- Exploring factors associated with scholarly writing among US pharmacy practice faculty
Ashley N. Castleberry
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (US)
2 shared publications
- Qualitative Analysis of Written Reflections during a Teaching Certificate Program
- A 5-year evaluation of a postgraduate teaching certificate programʼs effect on self-perceived teaching abilities
Kathryn K. Neill
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2 shared publications
In database
- Qualitative Analysis of Written Reflections during a Teaching Certificate Program
- A 5-year evaluation of a postgraduate teaching certificate programʼs effect on self-perceived teaching abilities
Bill J. Gurley
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2 shared publications
In database
- Effect of a multicomponent, ephedra-containing dietary supplement (Metabolife 356) on Holter monitoring and hemostatic parameters in healthy volunteers
- Examining sex-related differences in enteric itraconazole metabolism in healthy adults using grapefruit juice
Cindy D. Stowe
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2 shared publications
In database
- Multiple Rubric-based Assessments of Student Case Presentations
- Candesartan Cilexetil Effectively Reduces Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Children
Leslie A. Mooney
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (US)
2 shared publications
- Impact of health screening and education on knowledge of coronary heart disease risk factors
- Evaluation of community health screening participants' knowledge of cardiovascular risk factors
Denise Ragland
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2 shared publications
In database
- Use and Risk Perception of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems and Tobacco in Pregnancy
- Establishment of an Interprofessional, Student-Led, Community-Based, Free Clinic
Benjamin S. Teeter
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2 shared publications
In database
- Student Pharmacists’ Use of Patient-Centered Communication Skills During an Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience
- First-year evaluation of a campus-wide, cross-disciplinary scholarly writing development program supported by a center for biomedical research excellence (COBRE)
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