Ed Horn
About Ed Horn
Ed Horn is an Associate Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in clinical pharmacy, particularly in cardiac transplant and critical care settings.
Work at University of Pittsburgh
Ed Horn has served as an Associate Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy since 2018. His role involves teaching and mentoring pharmacy students, contributing to the academic environment in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. His experience in clinical pharmacy enhances the educational experience for students, providing them with insights from his extensive background in various pharmacy specialties.
Clinical Pharmacy Experience
Currently, Ed Horn works as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in the Cardiac Transplant and Artificial Heart Program at UPMC, a position he has held since 2018. His previous experience includes a significant tenure at Allegheny General Hospital, where he served as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Transplant/Cardiac Surgery for 11 years. He also worked at The Johns Hopkins Hospital as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Surgical Intensive Care from 2002 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
Ed Horn earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Pittsburgh, where he studied Pharmacy and Classics from 1994 to 2000. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his clinical practice and academic roles. He has also completed pharmacy residency programs, including a Critical Care Pharmacy Residency at UPMC and a Pharmacy Practice Residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
Previous Roles and Leadership
Before his current positions, Ed Horn held various roles that contributed to his expertise in pharmacy. He was the PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency Director at Allegheny General Hospital from 2012 to 2018. Additionally, he completed a Critical Care Pharmacy Residency at UPMC from 2001 to 2002 and a Pharmacy Practice Residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital from 2000 to 2001.