Residency and Fellowships

ASHP Educational Outcomes, Goals, and Objectives for Postgraduate Year Two (PGY2) Pharmacy Residency in Medication-Use Safety

Specialty Residency in Medication Use Safety (PGY2)

• UMass Memorial Medical Center
• The Johns Hopkins Hospital
• Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center
• HCA Management Services/University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
• Veterans Health Administration Pharmacy Benefits Management Service and Center for Medication Safety
• Purdue University – IU Health Drug Information/Medication Safety PGY2 Residency
• St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
• Clinical Quality and Medication Safety Program at the University of Florida

Fellowships

• ISMP Fellowships
  • ISMP Safe Medication Management Fellowship
  • Stephen R. Lewis, MD Fellowship
  • FDA/ISMP Safe Medication Management Fellowship Program
• Community Practice Research Fellowship Program/M.S. in Pharmacy Practice with an Emphasis in Medication Safety
• Medication Safety Pharmacy Fellowship at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts
• Regulatory Pharmaceutical Fellowship
• Brigham and Women's Hospital/MCPHS Specialized Two-Year Fellowship in Outcomes Research and Pharmacy Informatics
• AHA-NPSF Comprehensive Patient Safety Leadership Fellowship

UMass Memorial Medical Center

The Medication Use Safety Pharmacy Residency Program is a postgraduate training program that focuses on the development of clinical, analytical, and leadership skills for future leaders in healthcare. The Residency offers advanced training in patient safety best practices and emerging technologies at UMass Memorial Medical Center with an emphasis on clinical applications and impact on patient care. This specialized residency is a 1-year residency designed to foster knowledge and appreciation for the opportunities in a hospital pharmacy practice setting for patient safety and automation. The resident will gain experience with the implementation and management of National Patient Safety Goals, ADE surveillance, Computerized Prescriber Order Entry (CPOE), smart pump management; controlled access cabinets (Pyxis), RFID, point of care barcoding, clinical documentation, and PADE rules based alerts engine. Finally, the resident will have the opportunity to work with nationally recognized leaders in patient safety and further develop personal leadership skills.

Christian A. Hartman, PharmD, MBA
UMass Memorial Medical Center
Department of Pharmacy
55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, MA 01655

Phone:(774)-443-7832
hartmanc@ummhc.org
http://www.umassmemorial.org/our-care/pharmacy/

The Johns Hopkins Hospital

The Medication-Use Safety Residency is sponsored by The Johns Hopkins Department of Pharmacy in collaboration with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. The goal of this residency is to prepare the candidate to assume a leadership role in devising and implementing process improvements that improved patient care safety. Through this unique program, residents gain experience in various methodologies used to measure medication-use safety, participate in the application of technologies that improve the medication-use process, learn and apply methods to promote a culture of safety, analyze complex systems to identify and correct system flaws, develop effective communication techniques and understand the many human-factors that impact the safety of patient care. Residents completing this program will be positioned well to function as a Medication Safety Coordinator in a heath-system setting.

E. Robert Feroli, PharmD, FASHP
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
600 North Wolfe Street, Carnegie 180
Baltimore, MD 21287-6180
Phone: (410) 955-4184
FAX: (410) 955-0287
bferoli@jhmi.edu
http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/pharmacy/residents/

Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center

The medication safety resident will work as part of an interprofessional team focusing on the improvement of safe medicine practices within the medical center. The team will consist of the pharmacy resident, a graduate nurse fellow, and a physician. The resident will receive training in performance improvement processes including health care failure modes effects analysis, root cause analysis, LEAN and Six Sigma. These processes will be used throughout the year to evaluate and develop solutions to medication safety issues identified within the institution. The resident will work with various interdisciplinary committees in the institution that focus on different aspect of the medication use process. Teaching opportunities will also be available at the Concordia School of Pharmacy.

Kimberly Bell, Pharm.D., CGP
(414) 384-2000 41150
Fax: (414) 389-4276
kimberly.bell4@va.gov
http://www.milwaukee.va.gov/edu/residencies/pharmacy/

HCA Management Services/University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy

Graduates of this residency program will have experience coordinating the development and implementation of safe medication guidelines for pharmacists, nurses and physicians, facilitating technology adoption, participating in the development of new technology for medication safety, and serving as a company-wide resource for pharmacotherapy and medication safety needs. Residents will have ample opportunity to develop leadership and communication skills through interactions with executive-level administrators and health care providers. There are also opportunities for residents to precept and teach pharmacy students from the University of Tennessee, Lipscomb University, and Belmont University. Required rotations include: Medication Safety, Patient Safety, Foundational Quality and Regulatory Compliance, Pharmacy Informatics, Educational Design.

Program Director: Alicia B. Perry, PharmD
Ph: (615) 344-2993
alicia.perry@hcahealthcare.com
http://www.uthsc.edu/pharmacy/dcp/residencyfellowship/pgy1.php

Veterans Health Administration Pharmacy Benefits Management Service and Center for Medication Safety

The medication safety and outcomes assessment resident will be responsible for the development and completion of a minimum of 2 formal residency projects suitable for implementation and publication. The resident will be a member of multidisciplinary health plan committees, interact daily with other healthcare professionals, participate in journal clubs, and present at regional and national meetings. Education will include practical training in evidence-based medicine, statistics, pharmacoepidemiology, and healthcare economics. Out-of-state and in-state travel is required.

Fran Cunningham, Pharm.D.
Director, VA Center for Medication Safety (VAMedSAFE) and
Program Manager for Pharmacoepidemiologic and Outcomes Research
Veterans Health Administration Pharmacy Benefits Management Services (119D)
1st Avenue - 1 Block North of Cermak Road
Building 37, Room 139
Hines, IL 60141
Phone: 708-786-7882
Fax: 708-786-7891
Fran.Cunningham@.va.gov
http://www.pbm.va.gov/VACenterForMedicationSafety-Index.aspx

Purdue University – IU Health Drug Information/Medication Safety PGY2 Residency

Purdue University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and IU Health offer a one-year ASHP accredited PGY2 Residency in Drug Information/Drug Use Policy. This residency program provides advanced training in an institutional-based drug information center on various topics, including the provision of drug information, formulary and drug use policy management, adverse drug reaction and medication variance evaluation and reporting, literature analysis and integration of service throughout a multi-hospital system.

Amy Heck Sheehan, PharmD
IU Health
Department of Pharmacy Services
170 N. Senate Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Office: 317.962.1437
Fax: 317.962.1756
amheck@iupui.edu
http://iuhealth.org/

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital offers a 12-month specialized Residency in Medication-Use Safety. This is a new training program, with the initial resident starting in 2012, and accreditation by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) will be pursued.
The St. Jude Medication-Use Safety residency program is a postgraduate training program that provides advanced training in medication safety and medication use policy. The purpose of the program is to prepare the resident to excel in leading medication safety and medication use policy in complex health systems. The institution’s commitment to providing comprehensive patient care, full integration of an electronic medical record that applies to inpatient and outpatient care, and the highly skilled clinical pharmacy team provide unrivalled opportunities for direct involvement in improving medication safety. The complex and high risk nature of treatment provided at St. Jude provides a unique learning environment for patient safety and quality that can be later applied to any health care setting.

James M. Hoffman, PharmD, MS, BCPS
St.Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas PL
Memphis, TN 38105
901-595-2767 (Phone)
901-5953111 (Fax)
james.hoffman@stjude.org
http://www.stjude.org/pharmacyresidency

PGY2: Clinical Quality and Medication Safety Program at the University of Florida

The postgraduate training program at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy and College of Medicine emphasizes the development clinical quality programs that focus on medication safety and evidence based practices. Trainees will gain skills in consultant pharmacy and leadership both in the ambulatory and hospital settings. This specialized residency is a 1-year program with an optional 2nd fellowship year.

Anzeela Schentrup, PharmD, PhD, BCPS, CPh
Tel: 352-265-8309
schena@shands.ufl.edu

ISMP Safe Medication Management Fellowship

Sponsored by Medco Foundation

Stephen R. Lewis, MD Fellowship

Sponsored by CareFusion Foundation

ISMP’s Safe Medication Management Fellowship programs are unique 12-month learning experiences beginning each July that educate a healthcare practitioner in error prevention and safe medication use methods. Fellows are based in ISMP’s Horsham, PA, office near Philadelphia, and learn and work collaboratively with leading experts to develop and implement interdisciplinary error-prevention strategies that focus on system analysis and effectively reduce the risk of medication errors.

FDA/ISMP Safe Medication Management Fellowship Program

This fellowship program is a joint effort between the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Office of Surveillance and Epidemiology, Division of Medication Error Prevention and Analysis (DMEPA). Beginning each July, the fellow will spend 6 months at the ISMP in Horsham, PA and 6 months at the FDA with DMEPA in Silver Spring, MD.

Michael R. Cohen, RPH, MS, ScD
Institute for Safe Medication Practices
200 Lakeside Drive, Suite 200
Horsham, PA 19044

http://www.ismp.org/profdevelopment/managementfellowship.asp
http://www.ismp.org/profdevelopment/managementfellowship.asp

Community Practice Research Fellowship Program/M.S. in Pharmacy Practice with an Emphasis in Medication Safety

The Purdue University College of Pharmacy has established a 2-year fellowship training program designed to provide the learner with a foundation in scholarship and practice pertaining to community pharmacy services with an emphasis on activities related to the community pharmacist’s role in enhancing medication safety. Fellows completing this program will have an opportunity to refine their clinical practice skills, develop skills in practice-based research, and gain experience in teaching student pharmacists and PGY-1 community practice residents.

Margie E. Snyder, PharmD, MPH
Purdue University College of Pharmacy
W7555 Myers Building
1001 W. 10th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
snyderme@purdue.edu
http://www.phpr.purdue.edu/residencies/snyder.pdf
http://www.gradschool.purdue.edu/admissions/

Medication Safety Pharmacy Fellowship at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts

This fellowship is offered in partnership with the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences- School of Pharmacy-Worcester/Manchester (MCPHS-W/M). Fellowship programs at MCPHS-W/M are established to provide high-quality, post-graduate educational opportunities for motivated individuals seeking advanced exposure to academics in addition to daily immersion in the biopharmaceutical industry. Rapid growth and interest in perpetuating the MCPHS fellowship programs requires special care to ensure quality, strength and continued development. The college is committed to providing the fellow with distinctive teaching and educational experiences in a college setting and the opportunity to expand the depth and scope of their pharmacy related research skills. Activities at MCPHS-W/M balance the fellowship by providing the fellow with a research experience from an academic perspective. Faculty, affiliated with SVH, will precept and mentor the fellow throughout the two years. This will be done in collaboration with the SVH pharmacy director and staff.

Jason.andree@stvincenthospital.com
http://www.stvincenthospital.com/Professionals/pharmacy-fellowship.aspx

Regulatory Pharmaceutical Fellowship

Food and Drug Administration/Industry/Academia Fellowship 2011-2013
Jointly Sponsored By: Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Purdue University, Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research and Development (J&J PRD) L.L.C. and Eli Lilly and Company
The purpose of the Regulatory Pharmaceutical Fellowship is to train selected candidates in one of two tracks focused on the medical and regulatory aspects of drug information dissemination or marketing. The program serves to maintain and enhance a scientific link among the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), academia, and the pharmaceutical industry; the program also provides an opportunity for the fellow to develop an understanding of the process and practices of the FDA and the pharmaceutical industry in the delivery of drug information and the regulatory oversight of prescription drug marketing practices. The fellowship will allow participants to have an opportunity to experience careers in the area of government, academia, and industry. Graduates of the program will be qualified to pursue career opportunities in FDA or other government agencies, academia or pharmaceutical industry.

The fellowship is a two-year program consisting of a 9-month rotation with FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research; a 6-month rotation with Purdue University College of Pharmacy; and a 9-month rotation at Eli Lilly & Company or Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.
The program has two positions available: one in Drug Information and one in Drug Advertising and Promotion

Drug Information Applicants - DrugInformationFellowship@gmail.com
Drug Marketing and Advertising Applicants - DrugMarketingFellowship@gmail.com
http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDER/ucm162733.htm

Brigham and Women's Hospital/MCPHS Specialized Two-Year Fellowship in Outcomes Research and Pharmacy Informatics

The purpose of this two-year fellowship program is to train clinical pharmacists to conduct outcomes research, including quality and safety research. Knowledge and experience will be gained in the use of pharmacy informatics and research tools to evaluate drug therapy outcomes. The fellow will also gain experience in teaching in the field of medical outcomes and pharmacy informatics within the academic setting.

Andrew C. Seger, PharmD, RPh
Senior Research Pharmacist
Division of General Medicine & Primary Care
Brigham and Womens Hospital
1620 Tremont Street
One Brigham Circle, 3rd Floor, BC-3-002LL
Boston, MA 02120-1613
Tel: 617.732.5500 ext. 33063
Fax: 617.732.7072
aseger@partners.org
http://www.mcphs.edu/academics/schools/school-of-pharmacy-boston/residencies-and-fellowships/brigham-and-womens-hospital-and-mcphs-fellowship

AHA-NPSF Comprehensive Patient Safety Leadership Fellowship

The Fellowship consists of four in-person learning sessions, periodic teleconferences, various self and organizational assessments and individual coaching. The yearlong program culminates with the completion of an Action Learning Project (ALP) demonstrating the Fellow's ability to apply the concepts learned.

INFO
http://www.hpoe.org/fellowships/PSLF/index.shtml

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