School
School of Pharmacy
Department
Pharmacy Practice
Office Location
19 Foster 503
Worcester
Office Phone Office Phone: 508.373.5669
Mobile Phone Mobile Phone: 978.387.6161
About
Matthew Silva, PharmD, RPh, BCPS, is a Professor of Pharmacy Practice at MCPHS and an adjunct Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health at UMass Chan Medical School. He specializes in pharmacy practice within family medicine and primary care, with clinical expertise in cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and evidence-based medicine.
Dr. Silva’s research interests include biostatistics and meta-analysis. His work has been published in The 5-Minute Clinical Consult, Clinical Therapeutics, and the American Journal of Public Health. A board-certified pharmacotherapy specialist, he integrates research and scholarship into clinical training and the advancement of pharmacy education.
He is a licensed pharmacist in Massachusetts and an active member of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).
Education
- PharmD, Northeastern University
- Residency, UMass Medical School/UMass Memorial
Research Interests
- Pharmacy practice in family medicine and primary care
- Prevention and treatment of lifestyle diseases
- Cardiovascular disease prevention and management
- Diabetes prevention and management
- Outcomes research and pharmacoeconomics
- EBM, biostatistics and meta-analysis
- Technology in the classroom and in clinical care, monitoring
- Residency, Pharmacy, Medical and Nursing School Education
Programs
Featured Affiliations
American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)
Education
- PharmD, Northeastern University
- Residency, UMass Medical School/UMass Memorial
Research Interests
- Pharmacy practice in family medicine and primary care
- Prevention and treatment of lifestyle diseases
- Cardiovascular disease prevention and management
- Diabetes prevention and management
- Outcomes research and pharmacoeconomics
- EBM, biostatistics and meta-analysis
- Technology in the classroom and in clinical care, monitoring
- Residency, Pharmacy, Medical and Nursing School Education
Programs
Professional Licensure/Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Registered Pharmacist, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- APhA Pharmacist Immunization Certification
- Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist
Publications
- Graham C, Coppenrath VA, Massey C, et al. Assessing changes in metacognitive awareness among pharmacy students enrolled in a longitudinal course series. Am J Pharm Edu 2024;88(9):100942.
- Mukherjee SM, DelDotto D, Patel A, Silva MA. Pharmacist telehealth in an underserved urban population with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Res Social Adm Pharm. 2023 11; 19(11):1465-1470. PMID: 37507339.
- Mislan H, Silva MA. Drug-Abuse, Prescription. The 5-Minute Clinical Consult 2023. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2023
- Silva MA, Hernandez PI. Hypoglycemia, non-diabetic. The 5-Minute Clinical Consult 2023. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2023
- Kapoor A, Bloomstone S, Javed S, Silva MA, Lynch A, Yogaratnam D, et al. Reducing hospitalizations and emergency department visits in patients with venous thromboembolism using a multicomponent care transition intervention. Inquiry. 2020;57:46958019900080. doi:10.1177/0046958019900080
- Mukherjee S, Cabrera A, Silva MA. Evaluation of Group Concept Mapping During Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences. Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning 2018, Vol 10, Issue 12. Dec. 2018
- Massey C, Aungst TD, Evans P, Bartlett D, Silva MA. Cost savings impact of a pharmacist-initiated teleservice program for Medicare Part D reviews Am J of Managed Care 2018;58(1)56-60.
- Key S, Valdman O, Silva MA. Diptheria. In: Domino FJ, ed. The 5-Minute Clinical Consult 2018. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2018
- Al Yami MS, Silva MA, Donovan JL, Kanaan AO. Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in medically ill patients: a mixed treatment comparison meta-analysis. J Thromb Thrombolysis, October 2017. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11239-017-1562-5
- Silva MA, Donovan JL, Durie R, Ventura D, Alspach RM, Kanaan AO, Njorogre M. A Mixed Treatment Comparison Meta-Analysis of Pharmacotherapeutic Monotherapy and Placebo for Pulmonary Artery Hypertension. Clinical Pulmonary Medicine. 24(4):149-159, July 2017.
- Candib LC, Cashman S, Silva MA. Open access for exercise. 21 Public Health Case Studies for Policy & Administration. Journal of Public Health Management and Practice, LWW. 1st Ed.
- Silva MA, Key S, Han E, Malloy MJ. Acute pancreatitis associated with antipsychotic medication. Evaluation of clinical features, treatment and polypharmacy in a series of cases. J Clin Psychopharmacol 2016;36: 169–17
- Cammarano C, Silva MA, Comee M, Donovan JL, Malloy MJ. Meta-analysis of ivabradine in patients with stable coronary artery disease with and without left-ventricular dysfunction. Clin Ther. 2016;38:387–395
- Rollins BR, Silva MA, Kanaan AO, Donovan JL. Evaluation of oral anticoagulants for extended treatment of venous thromboembolism using a mixed treatment comparison meta-analysis. Clin Ther 2014;36(10):1454-64, doi: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2014.06.033.
- Silva MA, Hernandez PI. Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. The 5-Minute Clinical Consult 2015. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2015
- Silva M, van Valkenhoef G. The Future of Network Meta-Analysis: Toward Accessibility and Integration. In: Network Meta-Analysis: Evidence Synthesis with Mixed Treatment Comparison 2015, 1st ed. Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers 2015
- Malloy R, Kanaan AO, Silva MA, Donovan JL. Evaluation of antiplatelet agents for secondary prevention of stroke using mixed treatment comparison meta-analysis. Clin Ther. 2013;35:1490-1500.
- Assiri A, Al-Majzoub O, Donovan JL, Kanaan AO, Silva MA. Mixed treatment comparison meta analysis of aspirin, warfarin and new anticoagulants for stroke prevention in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. Clin Ther. 2013;35:967-84.
- Rollins B, Lee D, Silva MA. Insulin dosage preparation and administration: prefilled pens versus syringes. J Pharm Pract Res 2013;43:198-201
- Silva MA, Chuong M, Kerr S. Cabrera A. Stability of two long-acting insulin formulations after 28 days. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research. 2013, 43(1): 37-40.
- Sitole M, Silva MA, Spooner L, Comee MK, Malloy M. Telaprevir versus boceprevir in chronic hepatitis C: a meta-analysis of phase II and III trials. Clin Ther 2013 (35)2:190-7
- Silva MA, Cashman SB, Kunte P, Candib LM. Improving population health through Iintegration of primary care and public health: Providing access to physical activity for community health center patients. Am J Public Health. 2012 Nov;102(11):e56-61
- Cashman S, Candib L, Silva MA. Partnering for health: Collaborative leadership between a community health center and the YMCA. J Public Health Manag Pract 2012;18(3)279-287
- Pervanas HC, Silva MA, Willett KC, Cooper MR, Durand C, Belliveau PP, Abel C. Health perception changes of state employees following a health screening event. J Pharm Technol 2012;28:47-50
- Durand C, Abel C, Silva MA, Desilets A. An interactive pharmacy elective course in cultural competence. Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning 2012;4(2)102-108
- Donovan JL, Kanaan AO, Silva MA, Horton ER, Abel C, Belliveau PP. Assessment of CAPE outcomes in a capstone course of an accelerated pharmacy program. Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning 2011;3(4)299-306
- Carey KM, Cross JE, Silva MA, Stefan MS, Rothberg MB. Pharmacy student impact on inappropriate prescribing of acid suppressant therapy. Am J Pharm Educ 2011;75(9):175
- Shaughnessey P, Islas-Ohlmayer M, Murphy J, Hougham M, MacPherson J, Winkler K, Silva MA, Steinberg M, Matous J, Selvey S, Maris M, McSweeney P. Cost and clinical analysis of autologous hematopoietic stem cell mobilization with G-CSF and plerixafor compared to G-CSF and cyclophosphamide. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant. 2011;17(5):729-36.
- Steinberg M, Silva MA. Plerixafor: A chemokine receptor-4 antagonist for mobilization of hematopoietic stem cells for transplantation after high-dose chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma or multiple myeloma. Clin Ther 2010;32(5):821-43.
- Serebruany V, Rao S, Silva MA, Donovan JL, Kanaan AO, Makarov L, Gota S, Atar D. Correlation of inhibition of platelet aggregation after clopidogrel with post discharge bleeding events: Assessment by different bleeding classifications. European Heart Journal 2010;2:227-235
- Jarvis CI, Seed SM, Silva MA, Sullivan KM. Educational Campaign for Proper Medication Disposal. J Am Pharm Assoc. 2009;49:65-68.
- Larochelle PA, Giang DK, Silva MA, Kcomt M, Malloy MJ, Kay S, Ku MT. Post-PharmD Industry Fellowship Opportunities and Proposed Guidelines for Uniformity. AJPE 2009;73:1-9.
- Candib LM, Silva M, Cashman SB, Ellstrom D, Mallett K. Creating Open Access to Exercise for Low-income Patients Through a Community Collaboration for Quality Improvement: If You Build It, They Will Come. Journal of Ambulatory Care Management 2008;2:142-150.
- Silva MA, Matthews ML, Jarvis C, Nolan NM, Belliveau P, Malloy M, Gandhi PJ. Meta-analysis of drug induced adverse events associated with intensive statin therapy. Clin Ther. 2007;29:253-260.
- Silva MA, Swanson AC, Gandhi PJ, Tataronis GR. Statin-related adverse events: A meta-analysis. Clin Ther. 2006;28:26-35.
- Silva MA, Donovan JL, Gandhi PJ, Volturo GA. Platelet inhibitors in non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes and percutaneous coronary intervention: glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors, clopidogrel, or both? Vasc Health Risk Manage. 2006; 2(1):39948.
- Silva MA, Gandhi PG. Selection of glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors for upstream use in patients with diabetes experiencing unstable angina or non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction. What have we learned in the last 10 years? J Clin Pharm Ther. 2005
- Chan KY, Boucher ES, Gandhi PJ, Silva MA. HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors for lowering elevated levels of C-reactive protein. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2004. 61;1676-81.
- Silva MA. PDAs in clinical practice: Applications and trends. Hospital Pharmacy Europe (HPE) 2003. 11;75-77
- Silva MA, Maas B. Using personal digital assistants to document pharmacist cognitive services and estimate potential reimbursement. Am J Health-Syst Pharm 2003. 60;911-915