Courtney M. Kominek, PharmD, BCPS, CPE

I’m most proud when I help a patient get the care they need…and the patient is able to have a functional and meaningful life.

GPS Columbia, MO

Typical Day “I start my day by doing phone follow-ups with patients then seeing other patients by videotelehealth or in person. I have quite a few administrative responsibilities as well. Right from work I like to go to the gym for a workout. I currently belong to a mixed marital arts gym and like to box and kickbox. It’s a good way to get rid of the day’s frustrations.”

Persona “I certainly am trying to prepare myself to be ‘a next generation opinion leader.’ Hopefully I can fill the shoes of my predecessors!”

Social Media Habits “I follow several pharmacy organizations and pain management sites on Facebook or Instagram to keep up to date. I find useful information from Practical Pain Management (note I serve on the editorial board) as well as PAINWeek. Otherwise I follow the news and some of my favorite celebrities on Facebook and Instagram.”

Contribution “I’m most proud when I help a patient get the care they need—whether that’s referring them to the interdisciplinary chronic pain program or treatment for a substance use disorder—and the patient is able to have a functional and meaningful life.”

People “The public figures I most admire are no longer with us: Mother Theresa and Princess Diana for their philanthropic work.”

Words “I belong to a book club; we meet once a month and read a variety of genres. I’m in a historical fiction kick with The Storyteller, All the Light We Cannot See, and The Nightingale.”

Popcorn “Some of my favorite movies are Zero Dark Thirty and The Guardian.”

PAINWeek “I love PAINWeek because it allows me to meet many different people at the frontlines of managing chronic pain. I learn lots from presenting and attending PAINWeek and PAINWeekEnds and enjoy helping others take care of chronic pain patients.”