Sarah S. Dezelic, Pharm.D., BCPPS

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Interim Assistant Dean, Pharmacy Experiential EducationAssociate Professor/Industry Professional
Pharmacy Practice
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Doctor of Pharmacy from University of Kentucky

Dr. Sarah S. Dezelic is a nationally recognized pediatric pharmacotherapy expert, educator, and academic leader with more than two decades of experience in clinical pharmacy and higher education. She currently serves as the Interim Assistant Dean of Experiential Education and Associate Professor at St. John’s University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, where she has been instrumental in shaping experiential learning and pediatric pharmacy education.

Dr. Dezelic earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Kentucky, where she also completed both a Pharmacy Practice Residency and a Pediatric Specialty Residency at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. She is a Board-Certified Pediatric Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPPS) and a licensed pharmacist in both New York and Kentucky.

Her clinical expertise is deeply rooted in pediatric care, having served as Clinical Pharmacy Manager in General Pediatrics at NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center’s Komansky Children’s Hospital. She has also held leadership roles at Sullivan University College of Pharmacy, including Executive Director of Experiential Education and Vice-Chair of Clinical and Administrative Sciences.

Dr. Dezelic is a passionate educator and mentor, having coordinated and taught a wide range of didactic and experiential courses in pediatric pharmacotherapy, infectious diseases, and clinical nutrition. She has precepted countless pharmacy students and residents, and her innovative teaching methods have earned her accolades, including the Pharmacy Preceptor of the Year Award and the Spirit of Pediatric Pharmacy Association Award.

A prolific speaker and scholar, Dr. Dezelic has delivered more than 50 national and local presentations and authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and educational resources. Her research interests include pediatric medication safety, immunization practices, and the integration of pharmacy learners into clinical teams.

Dr. Dezelic is an active member and leader in several professional organizations, including the Pediatric Pharmacy Association, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, and the American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists. She has served on numerous academic and clinical committees, contributing to curriculum development, quality improvement initiatives, and interprofessional education.

Through her clinical practice, scholarship, and service, Dr. Dezelic continues to advance the field of pediatric pharmacy and inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Hilas O, Dezelic S. Managing Opioid Use for Acute Pain in Pediatric Outpatient Settings. U.S. Pharmacist.2025;50(3):49-57.

Smith S., Cernaro N, Tonti E. Eosinophilic Pustular Folliculitis due to Naltrexone: A case report. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003). 2022;62(6):1925-1928. doi:10.1016/j.japh.2022.07.007

Smith S., Hilas O. Human Papillomavirus Primer for Pharmacists. U.S. Pharmacist. 2022;47(4):27- 32.

Smith S., Hilas O. Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) Allergen Powder-dnfp: The First FDA-approved Oral Immunotherapy for Desensitization of Peanut Allergy in Children. J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther.
2021;26(7):669-674.

Smith S., Wang L. and Lee Y. Adolescent with osteomyelitis following intramuscular administration of an immunization: a case report. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003). 2020; 60(6):e357-e360. doi:10.1016/j.japh.2020.03.015.

Barrow E., Rosen C, Smith S. et al, Safety and Efficacy of Multi-use Botulinum Toxin Vials for Intralaryngeal Injection. Laryngoscope. 2015; 125: 1149-54.

Coulter C, Smith S. Impact of Pre-Class Reading Assignments on Class Performance. Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning. 2012; 4: 109-12.