What is the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program?

The Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program is a collaboration between the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

We select highly motivated students…

and rigorously stretch their clinical, data, and professional skills…

to produce high-functioning pharmacotherapy care providers that are exceptionally prepared to be clinical pharmacy residents.

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Scholars Class of 2015

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Awards

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Abstracts

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Research Projects

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Incoming Experience

Coursework

Acute Care
Patient Simulation
Discovering Scientific Inquiry

Required Rotations

Health-System Pharmacy Practice and Administration
Solid Organ Transplantation
Oncology
Cardiology
Critical Care
Ambulatory Care
Community Practice/Medication Therapy Management
400+
Specific patient encounters
200+
Patient counseling
120+
Journal clubs/reviews
20+
Case conferences

1 Required...

...research project (non-MUE)
...national level presentaton at the ASHP Midyear Meeting
...paper for publication from research
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Scholar performance on
board certification equivalent exam
Scholar clinical performance rose steadily

Response to questions regarding preparedness for residency and practice, respectively, by rotation

After completing this program, I feel prepared to take on whatever comes my way. I know that I have been handed the skills that I need to be a successful resident and a caring pharmacist. I’m ready.

- P. Lyons

I have enjoyed working with all the preceptors and feel my knowledge has increased dramatically. I am grateful for the opportunity to complete this program with my fellow scholars.

- E. Williams

I thank all the faculty, staff, and preceptors involved in creating and executing this program, and I am positive that it will continue affect the lives and careers of dedicated students.

- L. Martin

The Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program allowed me to prove to myself that I can excel as a clinician in an environment drenched in stress and intensity.

- R. Byerly

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