Karen M. Gunning

Karen M. Gunning, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, FCCP

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Sugar House Health Center

801-581-2000

  • Dr Gunning received her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Utah and completed a postgraduate residency in Family Medicine at the University of Washington. She is a Professor (Clinical) of Pharmacotherapy, Associate Dean of Community Engagement, Adjunct Professor of Family & Preventive Medicine, and clinical pharmacist for the Family Medicine Residency Program at University of Utah Health. Dr Gunning has received the College of Pharmacy Teacher of the Year Award three times, and Specialty Teacher of the Year for the Family Medicine Residency Program twice; as well as receiving the Utah Society for Health System Pharmacist of the Year Award. In 2016, she received the University of Utah Distinguished Teaching award.

    As a clinical pharmacist working directly with the Family Medicine Care team at the Sugarhouse Clinic, Dr Gunning has interests in broad areas in family medicine drug therapy; with special interest in the care of chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol; and in managing drug therapy for contraception, menopause, osteoporosis and gender related health issues.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties
    Board of Pharmacy Specialties (Sub: Ambulatory Care Pharmacy)

  • Dr Gunning received her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Utah and completed a postgraduate residency in Family Medicine at the University of Washington. She is a Professor (Clinical) of Pharmacotherapy, Associate Dean of Community Engagement, Adjunct Professor of Family & Preventive Medicine, and clinical pharmacist for the Family Medicine Residency Program at University of Utah Health. Dr Gunning has received the College of Pharmacy Teacher of the Year Award three times, and Specialty Teacher of the Year for the Family Medicine Residency Program twice; as well as receiving the Utah Society for Health System Pharmacist of the Year Award. In 2016, she received the University of Utah Distinguished Teaching award.

    As a clinical pharmacist working directly with the Family Medicine Care team at the Sugarhouse Clinic, Dr Gunning has interests in broad areas in family medicine drug therapy; with special interest in the care of chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol; and in managing drug therapy for contraception, menopause, osteoporosis and gender related health issues.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Pharmacotherapy -Primary
    Family & Preventive Medicine -Adjunct
    Academic Divisions Family Medicine
    Board Certification
    Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties
    Board of Pharmacy Specialties (Sub: Ambulatory Care Pharmacy)

    Education history

    Residency Family Medicine/Primary Care Pharmacy - University of Washington, Departments of Pharmacy and Family Medicine Resident
    Pharmacy - University of Utah Pharm.D.
    Undergraduate Pharmacy - Oregon State University B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. McAdam-Marx C, Tak C, Petigara T, Jones NW, Yoo M, Briley MS, Gunning K, Gren L (2019). Impact of a guideline-based best practice alert on pneumococcal vaccination rates in adults in a primary care setting. BMC Health Serv Res, 19(1), 474.
    2. Gunning K, Kiraly B, Pippitt K (2019). Lice and Scabies: Treatment Update. Am Fam Physician, 99(10), 635-642.
    3. Trovato A, Gunning K, Pippitt K (2017). Vaccination Rates in Patients With Medical Indications for the Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine in a Family Medicine Clinic. J Pharm Pract, 32(2), 154-157.
    4. Tak CR, Gunning K, Kim J, Sherwin CM, Ruble JH, Nickman NA, Biskupiak JE (2018). The effect of a prescription order requirement for pharmacist-administered vaccination on herpes zoster vaccination rates. Vaccine, 37(4), 631-636.
    5. Tak CR, Kessler LT, Scott MA, Gunning KM (2019). Pharmacist-prescribed hormonal contraception: A review of the current landscape. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003), 59(5), 633-641.
    6. Westberg SM, Beatty SJ, Corona AR, Deines S, Gunning KM, Gurgle HE, Holtan HS, Marciniak MW, McConnell KJ, McGivney MAS, Patel RJ (2017). Residency pathways to ambulatory care practice: Essential insights for students, residents, and educators. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003), 58(4), 372-376.
    7. Cox N, Tak CR, Cochella SE, Leishman E, Gunning K (2017). Impact of Pharmacist Previsit Input to Providers on Chronic Opioid Prescribing Safety. J Am Board Fam Med, 31(1), 105-112.
    8. Brown K, Fortenberry K, Gren L, Gunning K, McAdam-Marx C (2017). Achievement of Adequate Glycemic Control in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Comorbid Mental Health Conditions Treated in a Primary Care Setting. Diabetes Spectr, 30(4), 277-287.
    9. Nyman H, Pippitt K, Hansen A, Gunning K (2016). Bone disease in patients with kidney disease: A tricky interplay. J Fam Pract, 65(9), 606-12.
    10. McAdam-Marx C, Dahal A, Jennings B, Singhal M, Gunning K (2015). The effect of a diabetes collaborative care management program on clinical and economic outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes. J Manag Care Spec Pharm, 21(6), 452-68.
    11. Unni S, Yao Y, Milne N, Gunning K, Curtis JR, LaFleur J (2014). An evaluation of clinical risk factors for estimating fracture risk in postmenopausal osteoporosis using an electronic medical record database. Osteoporos Int, 26(2), 581-7.
    12. Farrell TW, Tomoaia-Cotisel A, Scammon DL, Brunisholz K, Kim J, Day J, Gren LH, Wallace S, Gunning K, Tabler J, Magill MK (2015). Impact of an integrated transition management program in primary care on hospital readmissions. J Healthc Qual, 37(1), 81-92.
    13. Robinson M, Gunning K, Pippitt K, McAdam-Marx C, Jennings BT (2013). Team-based approach to addressing simvastatin safety concerns. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003), 53(5), 539-44.
    14. Gunning K, Pippitt K, Kiraly B, Sayler M (2012). Pediculosis and scabies: treatment update. Am Fam Physician, 86(6), 535-41.
    15. Saffel-Shrier S, Gunning K, Van Hala S, Farrell T, Lehmann W, Egger M, Miniclier N (2012). Residency redesign to accommodate trends in geriatrics: an RC-FM variance to establish a patient-centered medical home in an assisted living facility. Fam Med, 44(2), 128-31.
    16. American College of Clinical Pharmacy, Cheang KI, Ott C, Garner S, Campbell H, Hansen L, Ma Q, Nazeri E, Gunning K, Wermeling D (2008). Research in women and special populations. Pharmacotherapy, 28(9), 1203.
    17. Kiraly B, Gunning K, Leiser J (2008). Primary care issues in patients with mental illness. Am Fam Physician, 78(3), 355-62.
    18. American College of Clinical Pharmacy, Hatton RC, Chavez ML, Jackson E, Maurey J, Barriere SL, Couchenour R, Evens RP, Gunning K, Hume AL, Hutchison LC, Matzke GR, Noviasky JA, Rospond RM, Kelloway JS, Stevenson JG, Vanderveen RP, Verme-Gibboney CN, Walters D (2008). Pharmacists and industry: guidelines for ethical interactions. Pharmacotherapy, 28(3), 410-20.
    19. Kiraly B, Gunning K (2009). A case of pancreatitis associated with aripiprazole in the absence of hyperglycemia. Prim Care Companion J Clin Psychiatry, 10(6), 484-5.
    20. LaFleur J, McBeth C, Gunning K, Oderda L, Steinvoort C, Oderda GM (2007). Prevalence of drug-related problems and cost-savings opportunities in medicaid high utilizers identified by a pharmacist-run drug regimen review center. J Manag Care Pharm, 12(8), 677-85.
    21. Magill MK, Gunning K, Saffel-Shrier S, Gay C (2003). New developments in the management of hypertension. Am Fam Physician, 68(5), 853-8.
    22. Prunuske J, Cochella S, Gunning K (2003). Is single-dose levonorgestrel as effective as other emergency contraception regimens? J Fam Pract, 52(4), 268, 271-2.
    23. Campbell BG, Ketchell D, Gunning K (2003). Clinical inquiries. Do calcium supplements prevent postmenopausal osteoporotic fractures? J Fam Pract, 52(3), 234, 237.

    Letter

    1. Pippitt K, Gunning K, Traylor K (2016). Re: The Diversity of Providers on the Family Medicine Team. [Letter to the editor]. J Am Board Fam Med, 29(3), 424.
    2. Pippitt K, Gunning K (2014). Lidocaine for Pain Control During IUD Placement. [Letter to the editor]. Am Fam Physician, 90(9), 612.
    3. Kiraly B, Gunning K, Pippitt K (2013). Additional techniques for diagnosing scabies. In reply. [Letter to the editor]. Am Fam Physician, 87(8), 536.

    Other

    1. Nyman H, Pippitt K, Hansen A, Gunning K (2017). Erratum. J Fam Pract (65(11), pp. 754-756). United States.