Bobby R. Owens, PharmD
Assistant Professor
Department:
SOM-Medicine-DIG DIS
Email:
bowens@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 815-6120
Biography
Currently appointed as the clinical pharmacist for the Division of Gastroenterology under the Department of Medicine beginning July 2019. During the appointment all manner of duties have taken place ranging from onboarding interviews to complex navigation of patient therapies. Prior to current assignment, employed by the Department of Pharmacy with areas ranging from clinical pharmacist throughout the adult hospital, critical care, and lastly OR/perioperative/anesthesia along with serving, as both preceptor and facilitator with the school of pharmacy. Total current years of service are 21.
Education
| University of MS School of Pharmacy, PharmD, Doctor of Pharmacy | 2003 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Licensure, Pharmacist | 06/2003 - 12/2025 |
Current Positions
| Assistant Professor, School of Medicine | 07/2019 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Abadir A, Troia A, Said H, Tarugu S, Billingsley BC, Sairam N, Minchenberg SB, Owings AH, Parker AM, Brousse B, Carlyle A, Owens BR, Hosseini-Carroll P, Galeas-Pena M, Frasca J, Glover SC, Papamichael K, Cheifetz AS, Factors Associated with Delays in Initiating Biologic Therapy in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Digestive diseases and sciences, 2024 Aug;69(8):2796-2803 | 2024 |
Review Article | |
| Missling K, Winter AL, Owens B, McCoy M, Swi A, and Bukeirat FA The Dermatological Manifestations of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Looks Might be Deceiving! Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology Reports, 2025: volume 6(2): 1-3 | 2025 |
| Bell H, Wichman TG, Lam EM, Mulkey D, Swi A, Owens B, Bukeirat FA. The Clinical Brilliance of Immunohistochemistry "IHC" in Gastrointestinal Oncology. Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology Reports. 2025; Volume 6(2):1-7. | 2025 |
Abstracts | |
| Abadir A, Papamichail K, Troia A, Said H, Tarugu S, Sairam N, Minchenberg SB, Oweings A, Parker A, Brousse B, Billingslly BC, Carlyle A, Owens B, Hosseini-Carroll P, Frasca J, Glover S, Cheifeta A A Large Multicenter Study Assessing Faxctors Carusing Delays in Initiating Biologic or Novel Small Molecule Therapy in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. DDW 2023 Abstract Chicago May 6-9, 2023 | 2023 |
| Parker A, Brousse B, Billingsley BC, Carlyle A, Abadir A, Owens B, Hosseini-Carroll P, Papamichail K, Cheifetz A, Glover S Hospitalization and Surgery Rates in Patients Awaiting Approval of Biologics or Small Molecules for Treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease. The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 2022. abstract s767: page s544 | |
Presentations
| Boot Camp, Preparation for exiting surgical fellows. Workflow discussion in regards to antibiotic, GI prophylaxis, DVT and any other issues/questions/concerns in which the outgoing fellows may experience in their next location., Surgery, class room | 06/2017 |
| Heart Talk, Medication presentation to Heart station 1, 2, 3. Presentation of commonly used medications ranging from anti-coagulation, pressors, and procedural sedation medications., Heart Station, Heart Station conference room | 08/2011 |
| Anesthesia Resident Orientation, Anesthesia Resident on-boarding, Anesthesia, Anesthesia Conference Room | 07/2011 |
| Malignant Hyperthermia policy, Malignant Hyperthermia inservices for both nursing staff and anesthesia residents., anesthesia, post anesthesia unit as well as surgical suites | 07/2010 |
| Steri cycle, Proper Medication Disposal in anesthesia areas., anesthesia and pharmacy, anesthesia conference | 06/2010 |
Professional Membership and Service
| United States Pharmacopeia, Delegate from UMMC to vote on USP leadership and strategic resolutions., Delegate | 2019 - Present |
| MS Society of Health-System Pharmacist, Member | 2002 - 2019 |
Committee Service
| Peri-Op blood glucose management in adults work group, Member | 2017 - 2019 |
| Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation, OR pharmacy representation | 2015 - 2019 |
| Unit Practice Council Main OR, Member | 2015 - 2016 |
| Long-Term opioid therapy in older adults work group/study, Member | 2014 - 2019 |
| SCIP Committee, Member | 2013 - 2015 |
| Standardization of infusions workgroup CC and Peri-Op, Member | 2010 - 2019 |
| Anesthesia Equipment/Medication work group, Member | 2010 - 2019 |
| Peri-OP Antibiotic Standardization Project work group, Member | 2010 - 2019 |
| Critical Care Committe, Member | 2006 - 2010 |
| Intensivue /e ICU planning group, Member | 2006 - 2007 |
Community Service
| Toys for Tots, organized collection and delivery | 09/2001 - 12/2001 |
| Catholic Food Pantry, shelf stocker | 08/1999 - 12/1999 |
| Habitat for Humanity, laborer | 08/1999 - 12/1999 |
| Nursing Home Resident Outreach, adopted a NH resident | 01/1999 - 12/1999 |
Teaching Experience
| Medicine, Small Group, Guest Presenter, GI medications | Fall 2025 - 2025 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, Boot Camp | Spring 2016 - 2019 |
| Drug Information Talk for Heart Station, Lecture, Facilitator, Heart Station Med Talk- Drug Concentrations | Fall 2011 - 2011 |
| Pharmacy, Clinical/Practicum, Preceptor, PBL- Various Disease States | Annual 2006 - 2022 |
Directed Student Learning
| Preceptor, Clinical Rotations Advised: Madison Buzicky | 2022 - 2022 |
| Preceptor, Clinical Rotations Advised: Rachel Wooten | 2022 - 2022 |
| Preceptor, Clinical Rotations Advised: Josh Brown | 2015 - 2015 |
| Preceptor, Clinical Rotations Advised: Thomas Spradling | 2015 - 2015 |
| Preceptor, Clinical Rotations Advised: Katie Shackelford | 2014 - 2014 |
| Preceptor, Clinical Rotations Advised: Amber Smith-Bush | 2014 - 2014 |
| Preceptor, Clinical Rotations Advised: Timothy Austin | 2013 - 2013 |
| Preceptor, Clinical Rotations Advised: Kristin Wright | 2013 - 2013 |
| Preceptor, Clinical Rotations Advised: Stephen Speights | 2013 - 2013 |
Fellows supervised
| GI Fellowship 2025 Grad, Medication resource, 3 fellows supervised, Clinic/GI Lab | 07/2022 - 06/2025 |
| GI Fellowship 2024 Grad, Medication resource, 3 fellows supervised, Clinic/GI Lab | 07/2021 - 06/2024 |
| GI Fellowship 2023 Grad, Medication resource, 2 fellows supervised, Clinic/GI Lab | 07/2020 - 06/2023 |
| GI Fellowship 2021 Grad, Medication resource, 2 fellows supervised, Clinic/GI Lab | 07/2019 - 06/2021 |
| GI Fellowship 2022 Grad, Medication resource, 2 fellows supervised, Clinic/GI Lab | 07/2019 - 06/2022 |
Residency Training
| UMMC PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency, Advisor | 2012 - 07/2019 |