Erin Weslander
About Erin Weslander
Erin Weslander is an Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacist at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, where she has worked since 2018. She specializes in pediatric infectious diseases and advocates for 'One Health' principles, focusing on the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health.
Work at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Erin Weslander has served as an Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacist at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh since 2018. In this role, she focuses on optimizing the use of antimicrobials to enhance patient outcomes and mitigate microbial resistance, particularly in pediatric populations. Her work emphasizes the importance of effective medication management in treating infectious diseases among children.
Education and Expertise
Erin Weslander holds a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Anthropology from Hamline University from 2008 to 2012. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her specialization in pediatric infectious diseases and her advocacy for antimicrobial stewardship.
Background
Prior to her current position, Erin Weslander completed a PGY2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Residency at the University of Minnesota Medical Center from 2017 to 2018. She also held a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at the same institution from 2016 to 2017. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Pharmacy Graduate Intern at Children's Minnesota from 2012 to 2016 and as a Casual Pharmacist at the University of Minnesota Medical Center from 2018 to 2020.
Advocacy for One Health Principles
Erin Weslander advocates for the integration of 'One Health' principles, which highlight the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. This advocacy reflects her commitment to a holistic approach in healthcare, recognizing that health outcomes are influenced by multiple factors across different domains.
Global Health Initiatives Involvement
Erin Weslander is actively involved in global health initiatives, demonstrating her dedication to improving health outcomes on an international scale. Her participation in these initiatives underscores her commitment to addressing health challenges that extend beyond local communities.