Kayla Bourgeois, PharmD, DABAT, is an Assistant Professor of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research.
Dr. Bourgeois is a board-certified clinical toxicologist and emergency medicine pharmacist with a strong background in poison center operations, toxicologic data informatics, and pharmacovigilance. She has clinical expertise spanning emergency medicine, toxicology, and public health. Dr. Bourgeois brings a dynamic blend of teaching, clinical service, and research, with special focus on the analysis of emerging substances and improving patient outcomes through poison center data insights and drug safety monitoring.
Clinical Expertise
- Clinical Toxicology
- Emergency Medicine
- Poison Center Operations
Research Interests
- Toxicologic exposure data analysis and informatics
- Emerging substances and drug trends
- Poison center systems and public health
- Pharmacovigilance and drug safety monitoring
Education and Training
- Fellowship: Clinical Toxicology & Emergency Medicine, Binghamton University / SUNY Upstate Medical Center
- Residency (PGY1): University of Maryland Medical Center
- PharmD: University of Mississippi
- BS: Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Mississippi
- Undergraduate studies in Biochemistry, Mississippi State University
Professional Experience
- Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacist, Novant Health
- Adjunct Specialist, Upstate NY Poison Center
- Adjunct Clinical Instructor, Binghamton University SOPPS
- Clinical Staff Pharmacist, University of Maryland Medical Center
Select Publications
- Bourgeois K. (2024). High-Dose Insulin Therapy. In: Avoiding Common Errors in the ED, 3e.
- Bourgeois K, Eggleston W. (2023). Yohimbine. Encyclopedia of Toxicology, 4e.
- Bourgeois K et al. (2023). Portal venous gas. Visual J Emerg Med.
- Bourgeois K. (2020). Controlled Substances Diversion Prevention. PTCB Viewpoints.
Academic and Teaching Roles
- Lecturer, SUNY Upstate and Binghamton University (Topics: Poisoning, Toxicology, Emergency Pharmacology)
- Preceptor for toxicology rotations and emergency medicine learners
- ASHP-Accredited Residency Preceptor
Professional Certifications
- Diplomate, American Board of Applied Toxicology (DABAT)
- Advanced Hazmat Life Support (AHLS)
- ACLS, PALS, BLS Certified
- Educational Theory & Teaching Certificate
Leadership and Service
- Co-Chair, Education Committee, American Academy of Clinical Toxicology
- Research Awards Committee Member, AACT
- Abstract Reviewer, NACCT
- Former President, APhA-ASP (Student Pharmacists)