220 Ferris Drive
Rm. 201
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 591-2252
Tracey L. Mersfelder, PharmD
Professor
Pharmacy Practice
Email: [email protected]
Education
- PharmD, University of Cincinnati, Pharmacy
- BS, University of Cincinnati
Graduate/Post-Graduate Training
- Residency, Adult Internal Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, United States
- Residency, Pharmacy Practice, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, United States
Publications and Intellectual Contributions
- Journal Article
Shamsi, W. E., Mersfelder, T. L., Kavanaugh, K. J. (2022). "Utility of a Diabetes Mediciation Poster in a Primary Care Clinic," Journal of Pharmacy Practice. Sage. https://journals.sagepub.com/home/jpp - Journal Article
Mersfelder, T. L., Sohn, M., Girand, H. L. (2021). "Factors influencing the involvement of doctor of pharmacy students in research and scholarship projects." Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning. 13 (7). Elsevier Inc. https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauthors.elsevier.com%2Fa%2F1csHG6gprIDxGG&data=04%7C01%7Ctraceymersfelder%40ferris.edu%7C4292827988af48d83b2808d8f87ba6c9%7C64b0362e85c04e95a4ce5651d96cb739%7C1%7C0%7C637532558018515272%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=3yytHWvJTf5kqsV%2FNOvqLe6FOcykt1oqCY%2FB%2Bm%2BcfjI%3D&reserved=0 - Newsletter
Mersfelder, T. L. (2021). "Student Pharmacists' Impression of Three Pandemics," History of Pharmacy SIG Newsletter. Pharmacy Chronicles: Past, Present, and Future. Spring 2020 (10). American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. https://aihp.org/historical-resources/aacp-hopsig-newsletters/ - Journal Article
Kumar, D., Rehman, M. E., Mersfelder, T. L., Patel, P. (2021). "Flecainide-induced myalgias and weakness: A rare adverse reaction," BMJ Case Reports. 14 (4). https://casereports.bmj.com/content/14/4/e238699 - Journal Article
Vaillant, J. J., Mersfelder, T. L., Maynard, R. S., Kavanaugh, K. J. (2020). "Procalcitonin-guided antibiotic discontinuation: An antimicrobial stewardship initiative to assist providers." Journal of Clinical Outcomes Management. 27 (3). pp. 111-114. Parsippany, NJ: Front Lines Communication Inc. https://www.mdedge.com/jcomjournal/page/about-journal-clinical-outcomes-managementr-jcomr - Journal Article
Mersfelder, T. L., Shiltz, D. (2019). "Beta-Blockers and the Rate of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations," Annals of Pharmacotherapy. 53 (12). pp. 1249-1258. - Journal Article
Mersfelder, T. L., Jacob, C., Lam, J. K., Kavanaugh, K. J., Molnar, C. M. (2019). "Evaluation of a pharmacist-driven protocol to reduce inappropriate use of acid-suppressive medications in the non-ICU setting," P & T. 44 (8). pp. 471-3. https://www.ptcommunity.com/journal/article/full/2019/8/471/evaluation-pharmacist-driven-protocol-reduce-inappropriate-use-acid - Book Chapter
LaPointe, S., Mersfelder, T. L., Shiltz, D., VanLangen, K. M. (2018). "Respiratory System," Pharmacy Certified Technician Training Manual 14th ed. (14). Lansing, MI: Michigan Pharmacists Association. - Journal Article
VanGalder, K., Mersfelder, T. L., VanLangen, K. M. (2017). "Pharmacists’ Knowledge of the Cost of Laboratory Testing," Hospital Pharmacy. 52 (5). pp. 357-360. SAGE Journals. - Letter
Mersfelder, T. L., Nichols, W. H. (2016). "Reply: Gabapentin: Abuse, Dependence, and Withdrawal." The Annals of pharmacotherapy. 50 (8). p. 692.
Presentations
- Poster
Setzer, K. M. (Author & Presenter), Baldwim, N. P. (Author & Presenter), Mersfelder, T. L. (Author), Kelly, M. E. (Author), The 42nd Annual Kalamazoo Medical and Health Sciences Research Day, "A case of tizanidine and lisinopril interaction causing hypotension," Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, (April 4, 2024). - Poster
Sadasivan, R. (Author & Presenter), Zahid, I. (Author), Mersfelder, T. L. (Author), Meck, B. (Author), The 42nd Annual Kalamazoo Medical and Health Sciences Research Day, "A case report: Rhabdomyolysis induced by avelumab in urothelial carcinoma," Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, (April 4, 2024). - Poster
Mullikin, A. (Author & Presenter), Garber, K. (Author), Thomas, T. (Author), Milbocker, R. (Author), Mersfelder, T. L. (Author), Kavanaugh, K. J. (Author), The 42nd Annual Kalamazoo Medical and Health Sciences Research Day, "Utility of a heart failure medication poster in an internal medicine/medicine-pediatrics/family medicine clinic," Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, (April 4, 2024). - Oral Presentation
Zahid, I. (Author & Presenter), Terrio, M. (Author), Crumm, I. T. (Author), Khan, Z. (Author), Graham, B. (Author & Presenter), Ranjith, A. (Author), Mersfelder, T. L. (Author), Kavanaugh, K. J. (Author), The 42nd Annual Kalamazoo Community Medical and Health Sciences Research Day, "Weight management: A resource poster for enhancing treatment selection," Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, (April 4, 2024). - Oral Presentation
Mersfelder, T. L., Westerm Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Conference, "Treatment of gout in patients with diabetes," Westerm Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, (March 6, 2024). - Poster
Thomas, T. (Author & Presenter), Bannon, S. F. (Author), Mersfelder, T. L. (Author), Baker, J. K. (Author), 2023 Michigan Chapter Annual Scientific Meeting, "Nitrofurantion is a common cause of drug-induced liver injury which can occur even after prolonged use," American College of Physicians - Michigan Chapter, Bellaire, Michigan, (October 20, 2023). - Oral Presentation
Mullikin, A. (Author & Presenter), Garber, K. (Author), Thomas, T. (Author), Millbocker, R. (Author), Mersfelder, T. L., Kavanaugh, K. J. (Author), Medicine-Pediatrics Program Directors Association Regional Meeting, "A quality improvement project: Utility of a heart failure poster in an Internal Medicine/Medicine-Pediatric/Family Medicine clinic," Medicine-Pediatrics Program Directors Association, Kalamazoo, Michigan, (September 27, 2023). - Oral Presentation
Sadasivan, R. (Author & Presenter), Zahid, I. (Author), Merritt, J. F. (Author), Mersfelder, T. L., Medicine-Pediatrics Program Directors Association Regional Meeting, "A report of rhabdomyolysis following the use of avelumab," Medicine-Pediatrics Program Directors Association, Kalamazoo, Michigan, (September 27, 2023). - Poster
Thomas, T. (Author & Presenter), Maticevic, M. (Author & Presenter), Mersfelder, T. L., Baker, J. K. (Author), Bannon, S. F. (Author), The 41st Annual Kalamazoo Community Medical and Health Sciences Research Day, "A Case of Nitrofurantoin Causing Liver Damage," Westerm Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, Michigan, (May 3, 2023). - Poster
Hebovija, E. (Author & Presenter), Mersfelder, T. L., Girand, H. L. (Author), Sohn, M. (Author), The Grand Rapids Citywide Research Day, "Distinguishing Curriculum Vitae Components for Community Pharmacy Applicants," Grand Rapids, Michigan, (April 20, 2021).