PhPr 591, PEPPOR Seminar in Pharmacy Administration

Pharmaceutical Policy and Outcomes Research, Spring Semester, 2008

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Faculty:

• Dennis W. Raisch, Ph.D,, Instructor of Record, 505-248-3201, dwraisch@unm.edu
• Ludmila Bakhireva, M.D., Ph.D.
• Matt Borrego, Ph.D.
• Nasreen Khan, Ph.D
• Mike Sather, Ph.D.

Invited Faculty Participants:

• Melanie Dodd, M.S.
• Mark Holdsworth, Pharm. D.
• Aaron Gibson, Pharm D, MS
• Hans Peterson, Ph.D.
• Richard Santos, Ph.D.
• Marianne Berwick, Ph.D.
• John Pieper, Pharm.D.
• Glen Murata, M.D.
• Other Interested Pharmacy Practice Faculty

Teaching Assistant:

Vishal Bali, PhD Student, vishal@unm.edu

Class Time: Wednesdays, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Class Location: Domenici Center Room # B102 or VA Cooperative Studies Program, Clinical Research Pharmacy (TBA)

Description:
The purpose of the seminar is to provide graduate students with broad knowledge of methods used in conducting pharmaceutical policy, outcomes and clinical research and ethics. It is a semi-structured forum where participants present research, which is then used to stimulate discussion about current trends in health care, patient outcomes research, social and behavioral pharmacy research, various research methodologies and health policy.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

• Develop an understanding of various aspects of pharmaceutical and medical research.
• Develop and provide presentations for audiences who are health care researchers, public policy decision makers, patient outcomes researchers, and health professionals.
• Instruct peers regarding a statistical technique or research method, to provide them with new knowledge and skills.
• Provide constructive, succinct feedback to peers regarding presentations, using peer evaluation forms.
• Have fun presenting and attending this seminar.

Course Structure:

1. PhPr 591 is a 1 credit seminar scheduled to meet weekly.
2. Each student will make a presentation on a topic of their choice once during the semester. The presentation will include a written summary and an oral presentation (with appropriate use of Powerpoint, Microsoft Word, etc).
3. In addition, guest speakers and/or faculty members will be invited to present their research.

Presentation topics include, but are not limited to:

• The presenterÆs original research or involvement in a multi-center clinical research or ethics in health care (highly recommended for senior students)
• A research proposal for a future project (recommended for senior students)
• Critical analysis of a domestic pharmaceutical policy or important ongoing research areas involving pharmacy and medicine (recommended for new students)
• Critical analysis of published research or ethics selected by the student and approved by the instructor
• A description and analysis of a current, cutting edge, statistical or analytical technique approved by the instructor

Presentation Preparation and Organization:

• Propose the topic and presentation plan to the IOR at least two weeks prior to presentation.
• The general organization of presentation is: Introduction, Literature Review, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion.
• If presenting on pharmaceutical policy, students will identify a topic of interest using major newspapers (e.g., New York Times, Washington Post) or well-known professional journals. During the presentation, the student will provide relevant background, significance, literature review and identify gaps in research. Students are encouraged to seek help from experienced senior graduate students.
• If presenting an article, students will need to critically evaluate the article. Use the attached questionnaire as a guide when presenting an article. The article should be provided to the class one week prior to class.
• For those presenting statistical material, be sure to guide the audience through the technique using data and a statistical software.
• All students need to provide 1-2 page abstract of the topic they will be presenting a week prior to the presentation. This is a brief synopsis of the topic to be presented and the format is entirely up to the student. In addition, students are encouraged to provide any other relevant material (e.g., articles, newspaper cutting) one week prior to the presentation.

Attendance and Participation:

Attendance and participation are critical components of this class. Students are asked to make every effort to arrive on time to each and every seminar. In the event of a mitigating circumstance that prevents, attendance, students are requested to notify Dr. Raisch as early as possible. Any student, who fails to attend an outside speaker presentation, barring unavoidable circumstances, will not pass the course.

Course Evaluation and Grading:

Each seminar will be evaluated by all in attendance anonymously. These evaluations will be shared with the presenter for their information and personal growth.

• Attendance 35%
• Active participation 30%
• Overall Presentation (presentation skill, quality) 15%
• 1-2 page Synopsis 10%
• Timely presentation of handouts, articles 5%
• Assignments 5%

Grading Scale:

A = 90% - 100 %

B = 80% - 89%

C = 70% - 79%

D = 60% - 69%

F = Less than 60%

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

1/23/08: Raisch
Class overview

1/30/08: Mike Sather
Leadership and Self-deception

2/6/08: Heather Campbell at the VA CSP
Comparison of Monotherapy with Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors or Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers in Preventing Health Outcomes and Costs among Veteran Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

2/13/08: Kathy Boardman at the VA CSP
Selegeline as a Treatment for Smoking Cessation

2/20/08: Mark Holdsworth/Dennis Raisch:
Impact of Computerized Physician Order Entry in a Pediatrics Unit of a Large Medical Center

2/27/08: Ludmila Bakhireva
Bias and Confounding

3/5/08: Cancelled

3/12/08: Aida Giachello, PhD, Associate Professor and Director, Midwest Latino Health Research, Training and Policy Center, University of Illinois at Chicago
Issues and Challenges in Reducing Health Disparities

3/19/08: None, Spring Break

3/26/08: Vishal Bali
Review of Literature on Factors Associated with Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicines

4/2/08: Amanda Snodgrass at the VA CSP
Long-acting injectable risperidone in the treatment of schizophrenia

4/9/08: Pallavi Jaiswal
Review of Literature on Cost Effectiveness Assessment of Evidence Based Guidelines

4/16/08: Rob Ringer at the VA CSP
Preliminary ACCORD Results: Role of Data Safety and Monitoring Boards in Clinical Trials

4/23/08: Rupali Naik
Impact of the Medicare Part D Coverage Gap on Health Care Utilization

4/30/08: Alex Boyd

5/7/08: Aaron Gibson

5/14/08: Tischa Becker at the VA CSP
Relationships between Race and Ethnicity on Lifestyle Interventions for Diabetes Patients,  Includes ethnic food pot-luck.

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