Specialty Residency: Drug Information
The program provides
an intensive, rewarding experience in drug information and
evidence-based practice. It is supplemented by extensive
opportunities to gain academic experience in didactic
and clinical teaching. Additionally, our relationship with
Creighton University Medical Center provides opportunities for
Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee involvement, managed care
and medication policy development, acute care experiences, hospital-based
research projects, and many other opportunities.
While providing
significant experience in drug information and evidence-based
practice, the residency is flexible enough to allow pursuits of
personal interest. Residents are encouraged to explore
areas of interest and gain exposure a variety of practice areas.
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Drug Information Residency flyer.
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Drug Information Program description.
Drug Information Residency Description
Purpose: This residency is designed
to provide an organized and directed, but flexible post-graduate
experience in the specialized area of drug information
evidence-based practice. The program provides a highly
marketable skill set that can be applied in virtually any
pharmacy practice setting.
Primary Residency Site: Center for Drug Information & Evidence-Based Practice,
Creighton University, Health Sciences
Library, Room 254, Omaha, NE
Affiliated Sites:
Creighton University Medical Center,
Children's
Hospital,
Bergan Mercy Medical Center,
Immanuel Medical Center
Duration: 12 months (July 1 to June
30).
Accreditation: This residency is not
accredited by an accrediting body. This is by choice of the
program directors. The residency generally follows the
definitions and guidelines set forth by the American Society of
Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and would likely be accredited
if accreditation was sought. However, at present time, the
program directors have opted not to pursue accreditation.
Primary Residency Faculty
Amy
Wilson, PharmD, Director, Center for Drug Information &
Evidence-Based Practice
Philip Gregory, PharmD,
Coordinator, Drug Information Residency Program
Anne Bruckner, PharmD,
Drug Information Specialist
Drug
Information Faculty Publications
Program Goals:
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Develop advanced
skills in identification and retrieval of drug information.
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Develop advanced
skills in evidence-based medicine and medical literature evaluation.
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Become proficient
in the communication of drug information through scientific
writing, presentations, and one-on-one communication with
other health professionals.
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Learn teaching
and management skills by overseeing the daily activities of
drug information rotation students.
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Gain experience
in developing and completing a research project.
Core Responsibilities and Activities:
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Provide drug information services through regular
staffing of the HSL Drug Information Service at Creighton
University Medical Center. The resident will provide drug
information services in the Center 1-3 days per week.
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Supervise 4th year PharmD
students during the drug information rotation.
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Participate in the administrative
activities of the drug information center along with other
faculty.
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Develop and assist students in
developing drug monographs and class reviews for the
Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee at Creighton University
Medical Center.
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Write and edit drug information center
publications such as newsletters and other publications.
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Contribute to continuous quality
improvement efforts related to drug information services.
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Contribute to didactic drug information courses.
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Complete at least 1 major research project related to drug
information or other area of interest that is suitable for
publication.
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Present research activity at Pharmacy Grand Rounds or other
forum.
Other Responsibilities and Activities:
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Participate in Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee meetings at
Creighton University Medical Center.
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Contribute to drug use management activities (DUE/DUR) at
Creighton University Medical Center.
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Work with other faculty on drug information service-related
projects as needed.
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Attend a major, national pharmacy meeting.
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Participate in entrepreneurial activities of the drug
information center.
Hours: The drug information service
operates from 830 am-430 pm, Monday through Friday.
Stipend: $38,000
Qualifications: Applicants should
hold a Doctor of Pharmacy degree form an accredited school or
college of pharmacy. Residents should hold a valid Nebraska
pharmacy license or be eligible for licensure.
To apply, or for more information contact:
Philip Gregory, PharmD
Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice
Creighton University Medical Center
Coordinator, Drug Information Residency Program
2500 California Plaza
Omaha, NE 68178
Phone: 402-280-5118
Fax: 402-280-5149
Email:
pgregory@creighton.edu
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