Highlights:
- Holds a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree with honors from the University of Florida
- Licensed pharmacist in Florida, with retail and clinical practice experience
- Certified instructor for the Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP),
- Member of the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA)
About the author
Gerardo Sison, PharmD, is a certified pharmacist and our in-house medical expert. Gerardo chose a career in pharmacy because of his passion for how medicines work to improve lives.
His family history of chronic health conditions instilled in him a curiosity for all things healthcare as well as a desire to be part of the team that treats them.
His time in both clinical and retail settings demonstrated how much of a difference the right guidance can make for patients, especially in his own community.
He is now an instructor for the Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP) and a member of the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA). As a medical writer, he uses his passion to make healthcare information clear and useful for others.
Education & Credentials
- Associate of Science from St. Petersburg College (2010)
- Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from University of South Florida (2014)
- PharmD from University of Florida (2018) Cum Laude
- State pharmacy license(s): PS58207, FL
- Specialized certifications: Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP) instructor
Clinical Experience & Expertise
- Years in practice: 7 years in clinical and retail settings
- Specialty areas: General health
- Clinical services: MTM, medication reviews, immunizations, and chronic care management
- Patient populations served: All patient populations
- Unique case experience: Piloted a longitudinal clinical research program and completed a clinical internship at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, Florida
Professional Memberships and Affiliations
- American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
- Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists (FSHP)
- Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP)
- American Medical Writers Association (AMWA)
- SingleCare
- Canada Pharmacy
7
years of experience in pharmacy practice and medical content writing
600+
articles written or medically reviewed
Expertise:
- Medication therapy management (MTM)
- Diabetes management
- Clinical pharmacy
- Evidence-based medicine
- Weight management
How I think about weight management:
“With so much information out there, it can be confusing to navigate it all. My number one goal is to distill medical and health information to help people based on the most accurate studies.”