Rachel Karcher PharmD

Rachel has years of experience critically evaluating and synthesizing drug information for varied audiences. Prior to joining Aventine, Rachel was Director of Educational Strategy and Content at a leading medical education company. In this role, Rachel managed medical writers and content managers, initiated the company’s publication strategy, developed innovative educational platforms, and strategized tactical educational plans for clients. Rachel was the lead content manager on projects that won the Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions awards for outstanding research in CME and outstanding educational collaboration.

Before moving into medical education, Rachel was an Assistant Professor of Pharmacy and Director of Drug Information at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. At U of M, she was responsible for formulary management, developing and presenting formulary drug reviews, and evaluating and implementing cost-containment initiatives. During her tenure at U of M, Rachel also taught and managed both didactic and experiential pharmacy courses.

Rachel graduated magna cum laude with a Doctorate of Pharmacy from Northeastern University. After graduation, she completed a 1-year Drug Information Residency at the University of Arizona and a 1-year Pharmacy Practice Residency at the University of Illinois. Throughout her career, Rachel has authored numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals.