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Pharmacy Fellowship in Pharmaco-Economics and Outcomes Research

THE FELLOWSHIP.  The VA Cooperative Studies Program Clinical Research Pharmacy Coordinating Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico offers a two year Pharmacy Fellowship in pharmacoeconomics and outcomes research.  The fellowship provides post-graduate training to pharmacists.  Fellows manage multiple studies in a variety of disease states:  outcomes include quality of life, safety, efficacy, and cost.  Fellows also are involved with mentoring Pharmacoeconomic Interns. 

For the first year, the fellow performs pharmacoeconomic research in close collaboration with the preceptor.  During the second year, more independent research is performed; the second year fellow is involved with training and collaboration of the first year fellow.  Collaborations are also available with clinical research pharmacists, VA physicians, and clinical trials study chairmen, nationally. 

Fellows are expected to present original research twice at national professional meetings; create two publications as first author in nationally-recognized, peer-reviewed journals; serve as a referee for nationally-recognized, peer-reviewed journals; and obtain funding for one research proposal.

ACADEMIC COURSE WORK.  Fellows are encouraged to pursue coursework to develop the necessary skills for outcomes research. In particular, unless the candidate has the requisite background, courses in statistics and epidemiology are recommended.  These classes are regularly offered at the University of New Mexico.

Fellows interested in furthering their academic course work can make application for the Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy Programs with emphasis in pharmacoeconomics within the PharmacoEconomic, Pharmaceutical Policy and Patient Outcomes Research (PEPPOR) Program at the University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy.

ELIGIBILITY.  Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen and have a valid, unrestricted license to practice Pharmacy in at least one of the States or territories of the United States.  Some applicants may not yet meet licensure requirements at the time of application but must obtain licensure within 6 months after being accepted into the Fellowship Program.

FUNDING AND SUPPORT.  The fellowship offers an annual stipend, tuition reimbursement and support for travel, administration, and information technology.

APPLICATIONS DUE.  Applications are due April 1^st and the Fellowship begins on July 1 in the year of application.  For further information on the fellowship and application process please contact Dr. Dennis W. Raisch at the VA Cooperative Studies Program Clinical Research Pharmacy Coordinating Center, 2401 Centre Avenue SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106 or by telephone (505) 248-3200

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