Drug Information Fellow, Drug Information Center-UMKC School of Pharmacy, 38646
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Pharmacy
Posted on April 2, 2024
Hiring Department
TheDrug Information Centerat the UMKC School of Pharmacy is a multi-faceted center which provides client groups — consumers, health-care professionals, and institutions — with drug information and evidence-based recommendations to optimize pharmaceutical care. We ensure our clinical decision support services are unbiased, clear, and based in reputable evidence.
Job Description
The Drug Information Center is seeking two candidates for a full time Drug Information Resident, (post-doctoral fellowship). Appointment duration is July 01, 2024 thru June 30 of the following year.
The Drug Information Residency is a customized post-doctoral program. This program prepares participants for careers encompassing drug information, specifically the practice of evidence-based decision making in a pharmacy practice setting.
Located within the UMKC School of Pharmacy, the Drug Information Center provides services to state governmental agencies, hospitals and other contractual clients. These services include evidence-based medical analyses, drug information, newsletters and other medical writing requests that will optimize pharmaceutical care. In addition, the Drug Information Call Center provides drug information throughout the calendar year, excluding major holidays, and is available to the public and health-care providers.
Through our contracts, residents oversee and conduct clinical formulary management reviews monthly and quarterly. Residents serve as adjunct faculty, which allows them to assist with coordination of the Evidence Based Medicine course as well as precept their own APPE students monthly.
Opportunities include:
- Manage the call center
- Publish research in a peer-reviewed journal with the support of faculty
- Participation in the Residency Teaching Certificate Program
- Exposure to a variety of business administrative experiences
Full-time (1.0 FTE), benefit-eligible, unranked, non-tenure track academic position. Initial contract is 12 months beginning Summer 2024.
Qualifications
Must have a PharmD.
Application Materials
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Application Deadline
This position is open until filled.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website athttps://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
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