Dr. Kahle is an Assistant Professor of Teaching in Pharmacy Practice at the University of Findlay, where she plays a central role in the College of Pharmacy curriculum and interprofessional education initiatives. She coordinates and teaches the Cardiology Module, contributes extensively to the Renal Module, and supports student learning across a range of therapeutics topics. In addition to her pharmacy teaching roles, Dr. Kahle serves as the Interprofessional Education (IPE) Coordinator, facilitating collaborative learning experiences that bring together students from multiple health professions to improve team-based patient care.
Dr. Kahle also serves as a shared faculty member with the Physician Assistant (PA) Program, where she teaches core pharmacology and pharmacotherapy content, helping PA students build a strong foundation in medication management and clinical decision-making. Through her teaching, Dr. Kahle emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient-centered care, and interprofessional collaboration to prepare future clinicians for complex healthcare environments.
In addition to her academic responsibilities, Dr. Kahle maintains an active clinical practice site at St. Rita's Medical Center, where she serves as an inpatient clinical pharmacist. In this role, she practices primarily on the step-down units and participates in daily interdisciplinary rounds within the teaching hospital environment. Her clinical work supports direct patient care, medication optimization, and learner development, allowing her to integrate real-world clinical experience into the classroom and enhance interprofessional training for pharmacy and physician assistant students.
Professional Affiliations
o American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)
o Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS)
o American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)
o American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
o Ohio Society of Health-System Pharmacists (OSHP)
o West Central Ohio Society of Health-System Pharmacists (WCOSHP), President
o Phi Kappa Phi
o Ohio Pharmacists Association (OPA)
Professional Service
o Interprofessional Education (IPE) Program Development – University of Findlay; advancing IPE collaborations between UF and external partners, including connections with the Ohio IPE Consortium, Bowling Green State University, and The Ohio State University IPE initiatives.
o OSHP Student Engagement & Leadership Development – Worked with UF SSHP leadership to increase student participation in professional meetings and scholarship opportunities; co-advisor planned for 2025–26 academic year.
o Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) – Faculty advisor, supporting student leadership while promoting organizational independence.
o Clinical Practice – PRN Clinical Pharmacist, Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center (step-down units; interdisciplinary rounds)
Community Service – Chairperson, Glandorf ParkFest Turtle Trot (5K).
Research Interests
Clinical advancement in acute care, institutional practice, and academic settings with emphasis on cardiology, renal disease, infectious diseases, and critical care, as well as educational scholarship and interprofessional collaboration.
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Eddy E, Musser M, Kahle R. Transforming education for rural health equity: Lessons from a rural and underserved health scholars' program. Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning. 2025;17(1):102213. doi:10.1016/j.cptl.2024.102213.
Kahle R, Sjoquist L, & Ferraro L. The risk of venous thromboembolism events resulting in hospitalization following exposure to antipsychotic medication in pre-disposed adult patients. Innovations. 2024 Jun 6. 15 (2): 1-12.
Manuscripts in Progress / Under Review
Kahle R, Lewis SJ, Rao S, Churchwell M, Middendorf R, Schroeder M. Review of novel therapies and updated management strategies for chronic kidney disease. Manuscript in preparation; exploring alternative journal submission following initial review.
Kahle R, Peters L, Schulz L. Effect of single doses of droperidol or haloperidol on QT interval. Innovations in Pharmacy. Submission accepted.
Kahle R, Adane E, Schulz L. Assessing the impact of clinical pharmacist interventions on readmission rates in a step-down care setting. Manuscript in preparation.
Book Chapters
Kahle R. Acetylcysteine. In: Desai C, ed. Meyler's Side Effects of Drugs: The International Encyclopedia of Adverse Drug Reactions and Interactions. In progress.
Kahle R. Thrombolytics. In: Desai C, ed. Meyler's Side Effects of Drugs: The International Encyclopedia of Adverse Drug Reactions and Interactions. In progress.
Peer-Reviewed Abstracts & Presentations
Poster Presentations
Effect of Single Doses of Droperidol or Haloperidol on QT Interval. ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting; December 2023.
Assessing the Impact of Clinical Pharmacist Interventions on Readmission Rates in a Step-Down Care Setting. ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting; December 2024.
Quantitative Impact of a Novel Exam Self-Reflection Process. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) Annual Meeting; Pharmacy Education 2025, Chicago, IL.
Podium Presentations
Effect of Single Doses of Droperidol or Haloperidol on QT Interval. Ohio Pharmacy Residency Conference; May 2024.
Assessing the Impact of Clinical Pharmacist Interventions on Readmission Rates in a Step-Down Care Setting. Ohio Pharmacy Residency Conference; May 2025.
OPRC Toby Clark Finalist – Inpatient Category
Fall into a Learning Wonderland: A Pathfinder Game to Enhance Student Engagement. Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) Exel @ Teaching Conference; 2024. (with Oestreich J)