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can involve aspects of chemistry, biology, statistics, chemometrics,
mathematics, physics, and chemical engineering.
Research
applies methods and clinical pharmacology to
investigate the use, effectiveness and safety of medications in human populations.
pharmacoepidemeology
seeks to identify, measure and compare the costs and
consequences of pharmaceutical products and services, often with the goal of optimizing
the allocation of healthcare resources
Pharmacoeconomics
focuses primarily on research in a specific area of study in an
academic setting
Academic fellowship
A fellowship in a pharmaceutical company prepares you for a career in
industry
is a post-graduate advanced training
opportunity where you’ll work alongside cutting-edge pharmacists who have
developed and implemented patient care services.
A community pharmacy residency program
The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited
residency:
1. A postgraduate year one (PGY-1) residency
2. A postgraduate year two (PGY-2)
an additional yearlong training program that builds on the skills from a PGY-1
residency
A postgraduate year two (PGY-2)
addresses the provision of integrated,
accessible healthcare services for ambulatory
patients in a wide variety of settings, including
community pharmacies, clinics and physician
offices.
Ambulatory Care Pharmacy
principal responsibilities of BPS include
To grant recognition of appropriate pharmacy practice
To establish standards for certification and recertification of pharmacists
To grant qualified pharmacists certification and recertification in recognized pharmacy practice
specialties.
To serve as a coordinating agency and information clearinghouse for organizations and
pharmacists
To enhance public/consumer protection
THE BOARD OF PHARMACY SPECIALTIES ESTABLISHED IN
1976
The PGY-2 residency is often referred to as a
“specialty" residency due to the
training focus — such as critical care, oncology or infectious diseases and may be
offered in combination with other programs, such as a master's degree or a
fellowship
prepares graduate pharmacists for clinical practice and offers countless
advantages, including a competitive advantage in the job market,
networking contacts and professional mentors, and direction for future
career opportunities.
A postgraduate year one (PGY-1) residency
provides evidence-based, patient-centered
medication therapy management and direct
patient care for individuals with cancer,
including treatment assessment and monitoring
for potential adverse drug reactions and
interactions.
Oncology Pharmacy
ensures safe and effective drug use and
optimal medication therapy outcomes in
children up to 18 years of age.
Pediatric Pharmacy
addresses the pharmaceutical care of patients
with psychiatric-related illnesses and disorders.
Currently there are more than 1,000 BPS Board
Certified Psychiatric Pharmacists.
Psychiatric Pharmacy
provides evidence-based, patient-centered
medication therapy management and care for
patients throughout all phases of solid organ
transplantation at all ages and in various
healthcare settings.
Solid Organ Transplantation Pharmacy
addresses the care of patients receiving
specialized nutrition support, including
parenteral (IV) or enteral (feeding tube)
nutrition.
Nutrition Support Pharmacy
ensures the safe, appropriate and economical
use of medications as part of interprofessional
treatment teams in a variety of settings,
including hospitals and health systems.
Pharmacotherapy
specializes in applying the knowledge of
pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of
medications in older adults to optimize
therapeutic outcomes.
Geriatric Pharmacy
