Turley Family Health Center
Ashley M. Runyon, PharmD, BCACP
The student had this to say about Dr. Runyon:
I had an amazing experience at the Turley Family Health Center due to my preceptor, Ashley and the diverse learning experiences I was able to participate in here. I was apart of pharmacy clinic where Ashley went above and beyond to help me gain independence and tailor my learning experiences to my interests. When I was not in pharmacy clinic I was assisting medical residents with medication histories and assessing appropriateness of drug therapy. The medical residents were extremely kind, open to my recommendations, and went the extra mile to explain complex topics. I gained an immense of amount of knowledge on this rotation that I will be able to apply to future patients.
Brief bio or Site description
Dr. Runyon serves as the GME Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator and PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Residency Program Director. The pharmacy team practices under a collaborative practice agreement, enabling pharmacists to actively manage and adjust therapy for chronic diseases. The site hosts 24 family medicine residents, 2 sports medicine fellows, 1 PGY-2 pharmacy resident, and numerous medical and pharmacy students throughout the year. Teaching is central to the program, and faculty demonstrate a strong commitment to both learner development and patient care.
What is your or your sites philosophy on educating students and/or providing pharmacy services?
Pharmacy APPE students train in a community-based, interdisciplinary setting focused on caring for an underserved population while emphasizing collaboration, communication, and patient involvement. The site provides exposure to a wide range of clinical services and disease states, supported by robust on-site resources and integrated care facilities (women’s center, teaching kitchen, on-site laboratory, dietician, social worker, etc.). Students benefit from progressive independence over the rotation and see a diverse patient population across the lifespan, preparing them for varied real-world practice settings.
What is a fun fact about you or the site?
Our site is recognized at the highest level by the National Committee for Quality Assurance for its medical home model of coordinated care.