Courtney Schmidt, Pharm.D., is a health writer and clinical pharmacist whose work has appeared on a variety of health and wellness sites, including Health.com, EverydayHealth.com, and KevinMD.com. Prior to becoming a full-time writer, Courtney worked as a clinical pharmacist in a variety of inpatient healthcare settings, including pediatrics, adult medicine, and long-term care, garnering expertise in caring for people in all ages and stages of life. For eight years, she was creator, writer, and editor of Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children’s ground-breaking children’s health and parenting blog. She has also lived and worked in Malawi, Africa, providing HIV care and education. She received her doctorate in pharmacy from the University of Florida in 2006.