Mary Lynn McPherson, PharmD, PhD, BCPS, FAAHPM
Mary Lynn McPherson, Pharm.D., PhD, BCPS, FAAHPM is Professor and Executive Director, of Graduate Studies in Palliative Care (Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Science, and Graduate Certificates) at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. In addition to a PharmD degree, Dr. McPherson has a PhD in Health Professions Education. She has maintained a practice in both hospice (local and national) her entire career. Dr. McPherson is particularly interested in opioid conversion calculations, and the safe and effective use of medications in patients with a life-limiting illness, ranging from drug selection, deprescribing, and risk mitigation. She developed the first palliative care pharmacy specialty residency in the U.S. Dr. McPherson has won numerous awards for teaching, and her innovative practice in end of life care. She has published numerous articles, chapters, and five books including the best-selling “Demystifying Opioid Conversion Calculations: A Guide for Effective Dosing.”
