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Education:

• B.S. 1975 B.S. Pharmacy University of Wisconsin
• Pharm.D. 1993 Doctor of Pharmacy University of Wisconsin

Overview

Connie earned her B.S. in Pharmacy in 1975 and her Pharm.D. in 1993. She joined the faculty of the University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy where she serves as a Clinical Professor and the Director of the Office of Global Health. Dr. Kraus teaches women's health in the required pharmacotherapy sequence and evidence-based practice principles across the curriculum. She also coordinates the DPH-3 introductory pharmacy practice experience course as well as an international, public health course entitled, "Health and Disease in Thailand".

Dr. Kraus works as a member of a health care team at Wingra Family Medical Center. Some of her unique contributions to this practice include: implementation and maintenance of a diabetes registry for previewing diabetes visits, co-management of care for patients using warfarin, and active participation in managing a prescription assistance program as well as providing information related to pharmacotherapy to family practice residents and faculty. Connie has served on a number of university-wide committees including the steering committee of the UW Center for Global Health which is developing international and domestic, interprofessional networks to facilitate teaching, practice, and research collaborations.

Book Chapters

• Braxton Lloyd K, Kraus C. Nutrition and Eating Disorders. In: Hansen LB, O'Connell MB, Smith J, Calis K, eds. Women's Health Across the Lifespan: A Pharmacotherapeutic Approach. ASHP (in press) [invited author] In press
• Walbrandt Pigarelli, DL, Kraus CK, Potter BE. Pregnancy and Lactation: Therapeutic Considerations. In: Dipiro JT, Talbert RL, Hayes PE, et al., eds. Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach. 7th ed. McGraw Hill 2008.

Published Abstracts

• A Longitudinal Analysis of a Curriculum Map for Teaching Evidence-based Medicine to PharmD Students. Kraus C, Martin B. Abstract for the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Annual Meeting, April 2007, Chicago, IL. (Podium presentation).

Professional Presentations

• Global Health at the School of Pharmacy. Kraus C. Lecture presented at the 125th Anniversary Symposium and Rennebohm Lecture. October 3, 2008.
• "Health and Disease in Thailand: A Collaborative Educational Journey." Conway JH, Kraus C, Chareonkul C, Silawan T, Pachun O, Nitnara S. Poster presentation at the 125th Anniversary Symposium and Rennebohm lecture. School of Pharmacy. October 2-3, 2008.
• "How to Develop, Implement and Evaluate a Longitudinal, Evidence-based Medicine Curriculum for Pharmacy Students." Walbrandt Pigarelli D, Wanserski GR, Kraus CK. AACP/AFPC Annual Meeting and Seminars. July 23, 2008. Chicago, IL.
• "The University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for Global Health." Johnson CA, Kraus C. Poster presentation at the US-Thai Consortium Meeting. July 16, 2008. Madison, WI.
• "Health and Disease in Thailand: A Collaborative Educational Journey." Conway JH, Kraus C, Chareonkul C, Silawan T, Pachun O, Nitnara S. Poster presentation at the US-Thai Consortium Meeting. July 16, 2008. Madison, WI.
• Women's Health Topics. Kraus C. Alaska Continuing Pharmacy Education Study/Travel Program. August 4-11, 2007. Eight hours of lecture (invited).
• Group on Pharmacotherapy--Review of Two Surveys. Kraus C, Tovar J. Round Table Discussion at the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Annual Meeting. April 27, 2007. Chicago, IL.
• "A Longitudinal Analysis of a Curriculum Map for Teaching Evidence-Based Medicine for PharmD Students." Kraus C, Martin B. Platform presentation at the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Annual Meeting. April 28, 2007. Chicago, IL.
• "University of Wisconsin Center for Global Health - New Opportunities for Health Science Students." Kraus C. Lecture at the US-Thai Consortium Meeting, January 9, 2007. Bangkok, Thailand.

Highlighted Publications:

• Pinnow S, Kraus C. What is the most effective treatment for polycystic ovary syndrome for patients who cannot tolerate metformin? Evid Based Pract 2008; 11:9.
• Natzke M, Kraus C. How do olopatadine and ketotifen drops compare in the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis? Evid Based Pract 2008; 11:8.
• Craig BM, Kraus CK, Chewning BA, Davis JE. Quality of care for older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma based on comparisons to practice guidelines and smoking status. BMC Health Serv Res 2008; 8:144.
• Johnson D, Kraus C. Should all patients with type 2 diabetes be on daily aspirin for primary prevention of cardiovascular events? Evid Based Pract 2008; 11(4):5-6.
• Johnson B, Kraus C. How should hepatic transaminase elevations be managed in a patient taking a statin? Evid Based Pract 2008;11(3): 6-7.
• Haq C, Baumann L, Olsen CW, Diprete Brown L, Kraus C, Bousquet G, Conway J, Easterday B. Creating a Center for Global Health at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Acad Med; 2008;83(2):148-153.
• Cable J, Kraus C. What is the risk of esophageal injury for patients taking alendronate, risedronate, ibandronate or etidronate? Evid Based Pract, 2008; 11:7-8.