03/04/2026
🌟 Celebrating Dr. Kelly Covert, PharmD, BCPS, on being named Phi Lambda Sigma Alumni of the Year 🏆
As Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and PGY2 Internal Medicine Residency Program Director at Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy at East Tennessee State University, Dr. Covert exemplifies transformative leadership across education, clinical practice, residency training, and professional service.
From coordinating core pharmacotherapy courses to revitalizing residency training and building structured postgraduate preparation programs, her impact extends far beyond the classroom. She is a committed mentor who fosters clinical excellence, professional growth, and leadership development in every learner she serves.
Through sustained scholarship, national presentations, and service at institutional, state, and national levels, Dr. Covert continues to strengthen the profession of pharmacy and shape the next generation of clinical specialists and leaders.
Her breadth of impact, longevity of contributions, and unwavering investment in others truly set her apart. 💙