Dr. Alison Martin: A Leading Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Neurology
Dr. Alison Martin is a board-certified ambulatory care pharmacy and pharmacotherapy specialist practicing at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System in Charleston, South Carolina. She provides comprehensive medication management to patients in the outpatient neurology clinic and plays a key role in training the next generation of clinical pharmacists.
Education and Training
Dr. Martin received her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from James Madison University and her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the Medical University of South Carolina [1]. She furthered her training with a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency and a PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center [1].
Clinical Practice and Expertise
As a Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner, Dr. Martin specializes in neurology and pain management [1]. She assists providers with follow-up appointments, focusing on comprehensive medication management for neurological conditions. She is part of the Neurology team at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Healthcare System [3].
Leadership and Education Roles
Dr. Martin is dedicated to advancing pharmacy practice through education and leadership. She serves as the PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency Program Director for the Ralph H. Johnson VA [1]. She also chairs the national VA Clinical Pharmacy Practice Office Neurology Subject Matter Expert workgroup and co-chairs the Research and Education workgroup within the national Headache Centers of Excellence Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology Council [1].
About the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System
The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System (RHJVAHCS) in Charleston, SC, is a SAIL 5-star rated, level 1A VA healthcare system, providing care to over 70,000 Veterans in coastal South Carolina and Georgia [2]. The facility is affiliated with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and is a national leader in clinical care and research [2].
Personal Interests
Outside of her professional commitments, Dr. Martin enjoys spending time with her family, reading, traveling, and teaching group fitness exercise classes, including Body Pump, Body Combat, cycling, and yoga [1].