Maria E. Pinto, PharmD

About Me

Maria Pinto, PharmD earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from St. John Fisher University, Wegmans School of Pharmacy in 2022. She completed a PGY-1 Community Pharmacy Residency at University of Rochester Medical Center in 2023 and PGY-2 Specialty Pharmacy Administration and Leadership at University ...

Maria Pinto, PharmD earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from St. John Fisher University, Wegmans School of Pharmacy in 2022. She completed a PGY-1 Community Pharmacy Residency at University of Rochester Medical Center in 2023 and PGY-2 Specialty Pharmacy Administration and Leadership at University of Rochester Medical Center in 2024.

Since completing residency, Maria has worked as a Medication Management Pharmacist helping to improve adherence and medication outcomes for patients requiring additional support and medication packaging. She also helped to create and lead a pilot GLP-1 Weight Management program within UR Primary Care clinics.

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

PGY2 Specialty Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center 2023 - 2024

PGY1 Community Pharmacy Residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center 2022 - 2023

Publications

Journal Articles

Real-World Comparison of Oral Versus Injectable Semaglutide for the Reduction of Hemoglobin A and Weight in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes.

Pinto M, Brennan L, Diehl K, Lin S, Heacock S

The Journal of pharmacy technology : jPT : official publication of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians.. 2025 February 41 (1):22-31. Epub 11/05/2024.

Ratings & Comments

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