Dr. Shannon Finks is an Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy at the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy in Memphis. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from The University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy and completed a pharmacy practice residency at Methodist Hospitals of Memphis. Dr. Finks has practiced for over a decade in the area of cardiology. She is a Fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy, has Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy, and has received Added Qualifications in Cardiology. Her current practice includes Cardiology Service at the VA Hospital where she co-precepts students and residents in the cardiology intensive care unit. She maintains BLS and ACLS provider and instructor certification and is co-director of the ACLS and Cardiology elective courses at the University of Tennessee. Throughout her career she has mentored numerous students and residents and takes great pride in fostering scholarly activities among them. Dr. Finks received the Most Influential Professor Award from the UTCOP in 2010 and was given The University of Tennessee Alumni Association Outstanding Teacher Award in 2012. Dr. Finks is well published in the medical literature and has been invited to present locally, regionally, and nationally on numerous cardiovascular related topics. She maintains her professional career in a job-shared academic position on part time basis, allowing her to spend desired time with her husband and two children.