Expertise

Dr. Kavookjian’s research areas include behavior sciences and outcomes research in chronic disease management (diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease) and prevention. She studies patient-reported psycho/social variables, health behaviors, and humanistic outcomes (satisfaction and quality of life). She also studies behavior interventions and their impact on patient outcomes, with a particular expertise in evidence-based Motivational Interviewing training (has trained over 3,000 more »

Past Affiliations

Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Systems and Policy, School of Pharmacy, Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center, West Virginia University (past)

Assistant Professor, Department of Health Outcomes Research and Policy, Harrison College of Pharmacy, Auburn University

Communities
Health Services Administration, Pharmacy
Degrees
PhD, Auburn University, Pharmacy, 2001
MBA, Auburn University, Marketing and Strategic Planning, 1989
BS, Auburn University, Aviation Management, 1985
Keywords
pharmacy & pharmacology chronic illness diabetes
Honors

Top 10 Outstanding Auburn University Doctoral Candidate, Auburn University, 1999-2000

AFPE Fellow (Pre-doctoral Fellowship), American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education, 1997-2000

Associations
American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
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