Trisha LaPointe, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP
Professor of Pharmacy Practice
School
School of Pharmacy
Department
Pharmacy Practice
Office Location
White 345
Boston
About
Dr. LaPointe received her Pharm.D. from Northeastern University and completed a residency at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Dr. LaPointe has been active in educating students in an advanced therapeutics course with a focus on general medicine and women's health. She has been actively involved in the Massachusetts Society of Health System Pharmacists (MSHP) and ASHP for over 20 years and has held several leadership positions. Dr. LaPointe is the current President of the Massachusetts Pharmacist Association (MPhA) Foundation and served as a delegate to APhA. She practices in- patient general medicine at Lowell General Hospital where she precepts students. Her teaching and scholarly interests are in women’s health and student mentoring. Dr. LaPointe has published and presented on these topics both regionally and nationally.
Education
- PharmD
- BCPS
- FASHP
- RPh
Research Interests
- Women's Health
- In-patient general medicine
- Student and resident education and mentoring
Featured Affiliations
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
LinkMassachusetts Society of Health-System Pharmacists, President 2005-2006
LinkEducation
- PharmD
- BCPS
- FASHP
- RPh
Research Interests
- Women's Health
- In-patient general medicine
- Student and resident education and mentoring
Publications
Peer Reviewed Publications
- LaPointe T. Pre-existing illness in Pregnancy. In: Women's Health: Through a Lifespan, 2st ed. ASHP Publications, 2019
- LaPointe, T. Obstetric Drug Therapy.. In: Zeind C, Carvahlo M eds. Applied Therapeutics: The Clinical Use of Drugs. 11th edition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2018
- Stevens-Parent L. LaPointe T. The Transition through menopause. In: Zeind C, Carvahlo eds. Applied Therapeutics: The Clinical Use of Drugs. 11th edition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2018
- LaPointe T. "Pharmacist Training and Certification. The Encyclopedia of Pharmacology and Society. SAGE publications, September 2015
- LaPointe T. Appetite Stimulants and Depressants. The Encyclopedia of Pharmacology and Society. SAGE publications, September 2015
- LaPointe T, Brady K. How to safely store and dispose of your medications. Safe Medication 2013, available at: http://www.safemedicati on.com/safemed/PharmacistsJournaJ/How-to- Safely-Store-and Dispose-of-Your-Medications
- Chen L, Zeind CS, Mackell S, LaPointe T, Mutsch M , Wilson ME. Yellow Fever Virus Transmission via Breastfeeding: Follow up to the Paper on Breastfeeding Travelers. Journal a/Travel Medicine 2010; 17: 285-289.
Poster and platform presentations
- T LaPointe, S Jacobson "Pharmacy Student Perspectives of Computerized Exam Software". Presented at ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting December 2018, Anaheim, CA
- Steinbeck D, LaPointe T, Wachter L, King A, Al-Sukhni M. Creation of a Busy Day Toolkit for preceptors of pharmacy students. Presented at ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, Orlando FL, December 2017
- LaPointe T, Cheng J, Kostka-Rokosz M, Zaiken K. Residents' Perceptions of a University- Based Residency Teaching Certificate Program. Presented at ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, Orlando, FL, December 2017
- Steinbeck D, LaPointe T, Wachter L, King A, Al-Sukhni M. Creation of a Busy Day Toolkit for preceptors of pharmacy students. Presented at the ASHP National Pharmacy Preceptors Conference, Washington DC, August 2015
- Cho H, Leung J, LaPointe T. Evaluating the use of phenobarbital as an adjunct or alternative in the management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Presented at ASHP Clinical Midyear Meeting, Anaheim CA, December 2014.
- LaPointe T, Levine-Goldman J, Zeind C, Couris R, Rogers F, Tataronis G, Machado M, Ceresia M, Jacobson S, Amato M, Harris C, Irizarry J. A workshop on abstract development and poster presentation within pharmacy elective courses resulted in successful preparation for professional presentations at national meetings. Presented at ASHP Clinical Midyear Meeting, Anaheim, CA, December 2014
- Lee J, Lee D, LaPointe T. Menopause treatment beyond hormonal replacement therapy (HRT). Presented at ASHP Clinical Midyear Meeting, Anaheim CA, December 2014
- Meyers S, Sangave N, Paciotti J, LaPointe T. Student perceptions of a regional residency/fellowship showcase. Presented at ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, Anaheim CA, December 2014
- LaPointe T. Professional pharmacy students' attitudes toward leadership and the value of a mentor. Present at ASHP Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, June 2014
- LaPointe T, Jacobson S, McCloskey W, Cheng J, Zeind C. Impact of a school of pharmacy regional residency/fellowship showcase on pharmacy students' interest in post graduate training. Abstract accepted to be presented at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, Orlando, FL, December 2013
- Jacoboson S, Zaiken K, LaPointe T, Zeind C, Cheng J, Stanic A, Bhatt S, Machado M, Ru Maher T. Value of a regional school of pharmacy residency/fellowship showcase to pro directors. Presented at the Annual AACP Meeting, Chicago IL, July 2013
- Goldman-Levine JD, Gagnon JM, Machado MR, McDevitt L, Ford T, Jacobson S. "How do pharmacy students prioritize and rank professional skills needed in their fourth professional- year?'' Presented at the 39th Annual ASHP-Midyear Clinical-Meeting, Orlando FL, 2004.
Co-Editor in Chief
- Applied Therapeutics: The clinical use of the drugs. 12th edition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2020
Section Editor
- Applied Therapeutics: The clinical use of the drugs. Chapter 11: Women's Health. 12th edition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2020
- Applied Therapeutics: The clinical use of the drugs. Chapter 11: Women's Health. 11th edition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2016
Invited Presentations
- LaPointe T, Carroll D, Martin C, Luchen G, Law E. “Innovation Teaching Learning Models in COVID-19 Era: Part II”. Presented to pharmacist nationally through American Society of Health System Pharmacists. Webinar, Sept 2020. ACPE: 0204-0000-20-015-H04-P / 0204-0000- 20015-H04-T
- LaPointe T. “Pharmacists Directed COVID-19 Testing Training Program: Part 1. Presented to Massachusetts based pharmacists”. Presented to Massachusetts based Pharmacists through Massachusetts Pharmacist Association. June 2020
- LaPointe, T. “Pharmacology of Disease/Top Diagnosis.” Presented to Massachusetts General Physician Organization’s Retreat for Coders. July 23, 2019
- LaPointe T. Prenatal aspirin use: what pharmacists need to know. Presented at: Low Dose Aspirin for Prevention of Preeclampsia and Women’s Cardiac Health Northeast Regional Convener, Burlington, MA, November 2018
Awards and Honors
- Pharmacy Teacher of the Year 2007