Mary-Ivy Z. Kunchidi, PharmD, RPh, BSPS
Dr. Mary-Ivy Z. Kunchidi, PharmD, RPh, BSPS, is a licensed Pharmacist currently practicing at Albertsons/Safeway Pharmacy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She specializes in retail Pharmacy operations, including prescription verification, patient counseling, controlled-substance management, and coordinating day-to-day Pharmacy activities. Dr. Kunchidi is committed to delivering patient-centered care with an emphasis on compassion, honesty, and ensuring safe and effective medication use. Dr. Kunchidi earned her Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Sciences (BSPS) from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Boston, Massachusetts. During her training, she completed internships at Safeway Pharmacy in Calgary, Canada, gaining hands-on experience in community Pharmacy and patient care. She also contributed to healthcare support and administrative roles at Alberta Health Services, building a strong foundation in both clinical and operational aspects of Pharmacy practice. Beyond her professional work, Dr. Kunchidi is an active volunteer, having served as the Treasurer for the Cameroonian Youth Association of Calgary and as volunteer staff at The Mustard Seed. She has been recognized with honors including the Walgreens Diversity Scholarship and the Laura Bogdanski Scholarship. Driven by a lifelong learner mindset, Dr. Kunchidi aspires to transition into clinical Pharmacy roles that focus on improving patient access to medications, navigating prior authorizations, and optimizing therapeutic outcomes.
• Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
• Mount Royal University
• Adult Mental Health First Aid USA
• CITI Health Information Privacy and Security (HIPS) for PharmD Students
• Immunization certificate
• Walgreen Diversity Scholarship
• Laura (memorial) Bogdanski Scholarship
• CVS Health Scholarship
• MCPHS Merit Scholarship
• Jason Lang Scholarship
• Alexander Rutherford
• Rho Chi Society Psi Chapter
Presented at a book launch in Calgary, Alberta on Chronic Diseases in Immigrant women and Heart Disease.
Areas of Specialization/Expertise
- retail pharmacy
What do you enjoy most about practicing medicine?
What I enjoy most about practicing Pharmacy is navigating the complexities of patient care and the healthcare system. While state requirements, such as experience thresholds for clinical roles, can be limiting, they provide clear goals to work towards. Insurance and prior-authorization processes are often challenging, but they also create opportunities for Pharmacists like me to add clinical value and help patients access the medications they need in an affordable and timely way.