Kirsten A. Bjorkman, PharmD, MD

Professional Background

Kirsten Bjorkman, M.D., Pharm.D., is board certified in Pediatric Medicine. She is an assistant professor with KU School of Medicine-Wichita. Dr. Bjorkman graduated from the American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine in 2016. Dr. Bjorkman also is a Doctor of Pharmacy, with an additional degree in Environmental Geology. Teaching is one of her favorite aspects of her career.

• PharmD, Pharmacy, The University of Arizona, College of Pharmacy

Research

Overview

Dr. Bjorkman is currently the Wichita Principal Investigator for the BREATHE study, a 2-year study observing how air quality affects bronchiolitis symptoms in infants. The study is part of Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO), a subset of the NIH.