Tina A. Caliendo

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Associate Professor
Pharmacy Practice
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Dr. Tina Caliendo is a Board-Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP) and a Board-Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP). She also holds certifications as a Tobacco Treatment Specialist (CTTS), in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), Opioid Overdose Prevention, Community Pharmacy-Based Point-of-Care Testing (POCT), Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery, Medication Therapy Management (MTM), and Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT).

She earned her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from St. John’s University and her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Florida.

Dr. Caliendo began her career in community pharmacy, practicing in both independent and chain settings throughout New York City and Long Island. She also serves as a consultant pharmacist for long-term care facilities, providing monthly drug regimen reviews for both subacute and long-term care residents.

In 2013, Dr. Caliendo joined the faculty at St. John’s University in the Department of Clinical Health Professions, where she is now an Associate Professor. She trains Doctor of Pharmacy students in areas such as SBIRT, opioid overdose prevention, immunization delivery, and point-of-care testing. In 2024, she was appointed co-coordinator of the College of Pharmacy’s UWorld NAPLEX Review Program.

 

Research Interests

Innovations & technology in simulation-based education and training, Health promotion and disease prevention, Geriatric syndromes, Medication safety and adherence.

Courses Taught

CPP 3203: Applications of Pharmacy Essentials
PHR 4201: Pharmacy Practice Lab III
PHR 5201: Biomedical Laboratory IV
UWorld NAPLEX Review Program (co-coordinator)

 


Caliendo T, Hilas O.  Optimizing Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Management.  US Pharm. 2025;50(7/8):HS17-HS21.

Gomez A, Abrahim S, Caliendo T. Outpatient CAR-T Therapy Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment. US Pharm. 2025;50(4):HS2-HS6.

Sohail M, Islam F, Aziz S, Caliendo T. Advancements in Myasthenia Gravis Treatments. US Pharm. 2025;50 [ePub February 5, 2025]. 01/2025

Gao A, Jaiprashad B, Caliendo T. The Emerging Role of GLP-1 RAs in Parkinson’s Disease. US Pharm. 2025;50(1):HS2-HS6.

Caliendo T, Hilas O, Peddi A, Hunziker S, McMillan A. Patient Assessment Skills Taught within Doctor of Pharmacy LaboratoryCourses in the United States. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, Volume 88, Issue 9, 101033.

Mathew K, Tomala Y, Caliendo T. Managing HIV Coinfections and Complications. US Pharm. 2024;49(4):46-57.

Binu M, Samkutty R, Caliendo T. Understanding Drug-Induced Liver Injury. US Pharm. 2023;48(12):8-12.

Caliendo T, Hilas O, Plakas V. Academic Resilience Among Doctor of Pharmacy Students. Journal of Health Education Teaching, 2023; 14(1), 29-34. 2023;48(10):8-12.

Kwasiborski C, Caliendo T. The Use of Rescue Inhalers as a Tool to Improve Health Outcomes in Heart Failure. US Pharm. 2023;48(11):7-12.

Sallam L, Fahmy G.  Caliendo T. Managing Gestational Diabetes. US Pharm. 2023;48(11):8-13.

Tong R, Caliendo T.  Bempedoic Acid. US Pharm. 2023;48(10):8-12

Hilas O, Caliendo T. Intranasal Theophylline: Potential Treatment for Long COVID Olfactory Dysfunction?. [published online ahead of print, 2023 Sep 7]. Ann Pharmacother. 2023;10600280231194960. doi:10.1177/10600280231194960

Thomas K, Caliendo T.  Thyroid Dysfunction in Pediatrics and Adolescents. 2023;48 [ePub September 19, 2023].

Tong R, Caliendo T. Managing Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction. US Pharm. 2023;48(7):7-12.

Song H, Bishop J, Caliendo T. Differentiating and Treating Urinary Tract Infections. US Pharm. 2023;48(4):8-13.

Caliendo T. Bronchiectasis Review. US Pharm. 2022;47(7):17- 22.

Gbeckle M, Caliendo T. Assessing Substance Use Disorder in Pharmacy Practice. US Pharm. 2022;47(7):41-44.

Caliendo T, Hilas O. The Promise of Alpha-Adrenergics in Parkinson’s Disease. US Pharmacist. 2022;47(1):17-19.

Caliendo T, Hilas O. Probiotic Use in Gastrointestinal Disorders. US Pharmacist. 2021;46(12):18-20.

Hilas O, Caliendo T.  Reinforcement and application of the Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process using educational simulation. Journal of Health Education Teaching. 2021; 12(1), 36-45.

Dao A, Caliendo T. Addressing Barriers to Emergency- Contraceptive Access. US Pharmacist. 2021;46(9):8-12.

Caliendo T, Hilas O. Biologic Therapy for Eosinophilic Asthma.  US Pharmacist. 2021;46(7):43-47

Hilas O, Caliendo T. Lofexidine: A Novel Treatment Option for Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms. The Senior Care Pharmacist. 2020; 35:415-421.

Caliendo T, Hilas O. Reviewing the 2020 Surgeon General Report on Smoking Cessation. US Pharmacist. 2020; 45:7/8:26-31.

Caliendo T, Hilas O. The Promise and Pitfalls of Digital Medication. US Pharmacist. 2019;44(7):22-24.

Funtanilla V, Caliendo T, Hilas O. Continuous Glucose Monitoring: A Review of Available Systems. Pharmacy & Therapeutics. 2019;44(9):550-53

Caliendo T, Hilas O. Mild Cognitive Impairment Overview and Update. US Pharmacist. 2018; 43(11): 36-43.