Neuropharmacology Fellow
Dent Neurologic Group LLP
Summary
The Neuropharmacology Fellow will participate in a 1-year, comprehensive training program focused on clinical pharmacy practice, advanced research and pharmacology techniques and their application in outpatient neurology / psychiatry. The fellow will work alongside experienced PharmDs, neurologists/psychiatrist(s) and research staff to enhance patient care and outcomes. Fellowship may be renewed for up to one additional year upon mutual agreement between Dent and the fellow.
Job description
Responsibilities of Position
Clinical Pharmacist Activities
- Collaborate with Dent Physicians in the planning and development of patient pharmacotherapy and to make therapeutic decisions such as drug selection, therapeutic drug monitoring etc.
- Upon request, provide written consultation to a Dent Physician regarding individual patients, including pharmacokinetic or pharmacologic consultations and / or Drug Information.
- Medication therapy management through participation via such services as Outcomes MTM
- Assist in the design and implementation of and participate in Neuropharmacology Clinical Practice Programs as applicable.
Research Activities
- Assist in the conduct of the investigator-initiated studies and multi-center clinical trials (Phase I-IV as applicable) ongoing within the Dent Neuropharmacology Division
- Contribute to efforts to research and develop new studies, into any existing or new program areas for the Research Division of the Dent. This includes writing the submission of new research protocol, obtaining funding / regulatory / IRB approvals / renewals / closures. The goal is to author and submit at least 2 new grant proposals or protocols.
- Enroll and implement protocol procedures including obtaining informed consent for approved research at the Dent Institute.
- Collect and record data, and answer queries in accordance with ALCOA++ principles and GCP.
- Interact with study sponsors and internal and external stakeholders, including MSLs.
- Preparation for and assisting in the conduct of monitoring visits and/or audits.
- Obtain training/certification to perform structured assessments for research, as applicable.
- Monitor patients involved in research to assure compliance with the protocol as well as patient safety.
- Collect and process blood, saliva, urine, and other biological samples as applicable and indicated in approved protocols and Dent SOPs.
- Prepare, dispense, and manage storage and accountability of investigational medications as per protocol
- Participate in data analysis, manuscript preparation and submission for publication. The goal is to author / submit at least 2 manuscripts or abstracts.
- Participation in preparation, and submission of abstracts to professional meeting. Travel and meeting registration will be provided for any meeting that the fellow has a paper for presentations.
- Education of patients and other HCPs on research related topics.
Teaching Activities
- As applicable, the fellow may be eligible to participate in a teaching certificate program at the University at Buffalo. Eligibility for such certificate may include activities such as presentation of an ACPE accredited CE as well as teach activities in the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy Program and mentorship of pharmacy students.
- Attend Dent Grand Rounds and / or subspecialty rounds as applicable
- Provide Dent Grand Rounds and / or Dent presentations / symposia upon request.
- Assist in on-site teaching of Pharmacy, Medical, Physician Assistant and Nursing students.
Objectives
Upon completion of this fellowship the fellow will have experience in and should be able to:
Clinical Skills
- Obtain comprehensive drug history, conduct appropriate examination, review relevant laboratory data and develop a cogent pharmaceutical care plan for individual patients
- Design, implement, monitor, and modify pharmacotherapy to insure effective and safe patient care
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals
- Provide drug information and education to patients and healthcare providers.
- Demonstrate professional/leadership skills in the area of clinical pharmacy practice in neurology and psychiatry
Clinical Research
- Design studies in clinical pharmacology
- Develop protocols and have them approved by a Human Subject Review Board
- Conduct or facilitate conduct of investigator-initiated and (Phase I-IV as applicable) multi-center clinical trials in accordance with FDA Code of Federal Regulations and ICH Good Clinical Practice
- Mentor ancillary research personnel and students.
- Obtain Informed Consent from study participants
- Statistically analyze research data
- Present research data as verbal presentation and as written manuscript.
- Demonstrate knowledge of pharmaceutical industry roles.
- Demonstrate knowledge of operational aspects of large MCCTs.
- Demonstrate professional/leadership skills in the area of clinical research, neurology, and psychiatry.
Teaching
- As applicable, obtain a teaching certificate program at the University at Buffalo.
- As applicable. provide didactic education to pharmacy and other HCP students.
- Provide mentorship and preceptorship to health sciences trainees, including pharmacy students / interns.
- As applicable, provide accredited continuing education to health care professionals..
- Contribute to discussion with other HCPs in multidisciplinary meetings.
Skills & Experience Necessary
- Strong interest in and passion for clinical care of patients.
- Strong interest in and passion for clinical research.
- Interest in psychiatry, neurology, and clinical pharmacy practice.
- Strong interest in scholastic activities
- Research experience helpful
- Knowledge of statistics preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively and conduct work in a professional manner
- Ability to learn and utilize computer software
Required Education
Completion of a Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) from an ACPE accredited school at the initiation of the fellowship and eligible for associated licensure in New York State.
Working Conditions
Office conditions; direct patient contact utilizing proper PPE when and if applicable; direct contact with bodily fluid / patient specimens; utilizing proper PPE when and if applicable; handling drugs / hazardous materials (i.e. dry ice) and/ or chemicals utilizing proper PPE when and if applicable. Lifting / carrying / transporting clinical research equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Travel
Travel possible between Dent Neurologic Institute sites and to applicable meetings, including but not necessarily limited to conferences and investigator meetings
Additional Requirements
- 2-3 Letters of Recommendations
- CV muster have a cover letter/letter of intent
- Recommendation letters can be submitted on the institutional letterhead to [email protected]
Monday - Friday 8am-4pm 40 hours/week
Requirements
- Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) from an ACPE accredited school
- Eligible for licensure in New York State
- Strong interest in clinical care of patients
- Strong interest in clinical research
- Interest in psychiatry, neurology, and clinical pharmacy practice
- Strong interest in scholastic activities
- Research experience helpful
- Knowledge of statistics preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively and conduct work in a professional manner
- Ability to learn and utilize computer software
- 2-3 Letters of Recommendations
- CV must have a cover letter/letter of intent
Company overview
DENT Neurologic Institute, operating as Dent Neurologic Group LLP, is the largest outpatient neurology practice in the United States, founded in 1963 and headquartered in Amherst, New York. With over 100 providers across 26 sub-specialty clinics in three convenient locations, the organization treats nearly 1,300 patients daily, amounting to over 330,000 patients annually. The practice specializes in comprehensive neurological care, offering services across multiple specialty centers including Memory Disorder Center, Movement Disorder Center, Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology Center, Stroke Center, Epilepsy Center, Headache Center, and Behavioral Health services. DENT maintains a strong commitment to clinical research, overseeing more than 100 ongoing clinical trials that surpass most major hospitals in the Western New York region. The organization's philosophy centers on providing compassionate patient care with the same respect for human dignity and kindness that they would seek for their own families. With a team of 201-500 employees, DENT combines advanced neurodiagnostics, state-of-the-art technology, and valuable partnerships with specialized clinicians to deliver exceptional neurological care to the Western New York community and beyond.