Full Faculty MeetingAugust 20, 2013

Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program

Leadership Team

• Directors– Christopher Ensor, PharmD, BCPS-CV– James Coons, PharmD, BCPS-CV

• Administrative leadership– Amy Seybert, PharmD, FCCP, FASHP– Randall Smith, PhD

• Experiential education– James Pschirer, PharmD

• Program support– Susan Parnell

Begin with the end in mind…

Factors associated with extending an interview for pharmacy practice residency training at The Johns Hopkins Hospital:

Ensor CR, et al. Am J Health Syst Pharm 2013 (manuscript accepted).

Applicant Characteristic OR (95% CI)* p

Professional association involvement 1.98 (1.49-2.7) <0.001

Presentations 1.72 (1.35-2.19) < 0.001

Rotation experiences 1.65 (1.27-2.16) < 0.001

Publications 1.47 (1.26-1.71) < 0.001

Pharmacy work experience 1.4 (1.13-1.75) 0.003

Grade-point average 1.4 (1.05-1.87) 0.022

Skills and certifications 1.33 (1.08-1.65) 0.008

Research experience 1.3 (1-1.69) 0.05

* multivariate logistic regression

5 of 8 independentpredictors

Mission and Vision

Mission: To prepare P4 pharmacy students to become highly proficient patient care providers and for a successful transition into competitive post-graduate residency training programs.

Vision: To be an innovative training program which supports the advancement of student professionals as medication experts and patient care advocates. Students will engage as stakeholders in the medication use process and will be responsible for patient outcomes under the direction of pharmacist mentors.

Goals and Objectives

• Modeled on the PGY-1 pharmacy practice Residency Learning System (RLS) goals and outcomes.

• Intended to significantly increase learning and performance demands of the individual scholar relative to their contemporaries.

• Domains: PS-1 Direct patient carePS-2 Drug informationPS-3 Patient communicationPS-4 Documentation PS-5 Quality improvementPS-6 Research PS-7 Education

P3 Spring Semester Coursework

• Discovering inquiry, outcomes research, and methodology – 3 credits – To follow asynchronous design– Coordinator: Ensor– Purpose: Reinforce study design and methodology, prepare research

proposal and IRB submission

• Acute care simulation – 3 credits– Already exists– Coordinator: Seybert– Purpose: Reinforce direct patient care activities

2014-15 P4 Program Schedule

16 Scholars and 144 Program RotationsAC, ambulatory care. CC, critical care. E, electives. IM/Card, internal medicine and cardiology. HSPA, health-system pharmacy/administration. Onc, Oncology. SOT, Transplantation.

Blue, Presbyterian. Green, electives. Pink, Shadyside. Yellow, ambulatory care.

Medicine/Cardiology PS Rotation

Sections 1 and 2:General cardiology with faculty preceptor

Section 3: Coronary intensive care unit with PGY-2 cardiology resident

Section 4: Patient education and satisfaction with unit-based pharmacist

Group Learning Activities

• Introductory seminars (orientation week)– Medical record review– Relevant medical testing and data extraction– Patient presentation and rapid signout– Documentation

• Topic discussion (5)

• Journal club (4, 1 per scholar)

• Journal review (4, 1 per scholar)

• Case conference (4, 1 per scholar)

• Grand rounds (service specific)

• Professional Development Seminar (PDS) series

Assessment and Evaluation

• Rotation-specific– Readiness assessment (1 per rotation)– Snapshot evaluations– Rotation evaluations– Bedside-based intermittent clinical exam

• Program-specific– Longitudinal evaluations– Comprehensive exam– Simulator-based intermittent clinical exam

Professional Development Seminar Series

Seminar Facilitator

1 How to be: Finding one’s strengths and managing oneself during periods of growth Susan J. Skledar, RPh, MPH, FASHP

2 Are your goals S.M.A.R.T.? Setting and keeping professional and personal goals Christopher R. Ensor, PharmD, BCPS-CV

3 Planning your professional career Samuel M. Poloyac, PharmD, PhD4 Tufte distilled: The visual display of quantitative information Christopher R. Ensor, PharmD, BCPS-CV5 Manuscript writing and refereeing Sandra L. Kane-Gill, PharmD, MS, FCCP6 Getting the curriculum vitae right Christopher R. Ensor, PharmD, BCPS-CV7 Mastering the scientific 10-minute talk Kim C. Coley, PharmD, FCCP8 Building your professional network Patricia D. Kroboth, PhD9 The Midyear, Residency Showcase, PPS James C. Coons, PharmD, BCPS-CV

10 Practical interviewing skillsAmy L. Seybert, PharmD, FCCP, FASHPHeather J. Johnson, PharmD, BCPSJames C. Coons, PharmD, BCPS-CVChristopher R. Ensor, PharmD, BCPS-CV

11 Selecting and preparing for pharmacy residency training: Myth vs. reality Heather J. Johnson, PharmD, BCPS

Scholar Selection

• Entry criteria– GPA ≥ 3 in professional pharmacy curriculum– Committed to entering pharmacy residency training

• Application– Letter of intent / interest – Two letters of recommendation– Current curriculum vitae– Current academic transcript

• Interview– Case review – Panel interview

• Schedule– Applications due: November 1, 2013– Interviews extended: November 22, 2013– Positions offered: December 20, 2013

University Certificate Proposal

• Why?– Recognize enhanced Program standards &

preparation– Document achievement of Program mission/vision– Align with SOP Long Range Plan 2012-2018• Personalize education• Impact patients’ lives by promoting health & wellness &

optimizing use of medications