The Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy at Palm Beach Atlantic University is pleased
to offer an Enhanced Community Pharmacy Services Fellowship. This training program is designed to provide the fellow with a foundation in community-based
enhanced pharmacy services. The trainee who completes this program will have an opportunity
to refine clinical practice skills, develop skills in implementing clinical services
and practice-based research, engage in entrepreneurial and business management activities,
and gain experience in teaching student pharmacists. This program is 12 months in
duration. PGY1 Community-based Pharmacy Residency experience is preferred but not
required. The fellow must also be eligible for licensure in Florida. Appointment includes
PBA benefits and a competitive stipend and professional development funds.
Partners
Palm Beach Atlantic University is a Christ centered university with a focus on character
formation. The Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy at Palm Beach Atlantic University
exists to produce servant leaders within the pharmacy profession. This faith-based
program prepares pharmacists as servant leaders within the profession and provides
practitioners with unique opportunities and experiences in the community-based pharmacy
setting. The fellow will receive an appointment as an instructor of pharmacy practice.
The fellow may elect to complete a teaching certificate program within the School
of Pharmacy.
Atlantis Pharmacy is an independent community pharmacy located one block north of
JFK Medical center, a 486-bed acute care medical and surgical facility with comprehensive
services including cardiovascular care, orthopedics, behavioral health and emergency
services. The mission of the pharmacy is to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals
to provide optimal pharmaceutical care to all patients. The pharmacy delivers comprehensive MTM services that include INR
check, BP monitoring, diabetes care, and medication reviews. In addition, both JFK
Medical Center and JFK Internal Medicine and Faculty Practice collaborate with the
pharmacy to achieve positive patient outcomes. Atlantis Pharmacy is a member of Community
Pharmacy Enhanced Services Network (CPESN) Florida and Erin Dorval (preceptor) is
a Luminary and Payer Engagement Expert for CPESN Florida.
The Prescription Shop of Stuart is an independent, locally owned pharmacy that has
served the Treasure Coast for over 56 years. The team at Prescription Shop of Stuart
aims to make every patient feel that they are cared for like family. Prescription
Shop of Stuart offers numerous clinical services, including: patient-centered medication
dispensing, free home delivery, medication synchronization, medication therapy management,
immunizations, non-sterile compounding, durable medical equipment, diabetes supplies,
and health screenings. Additional areas of interest for the pharmacy include diabetes
education, long-acting injectable antipsychotic administration, chronic care management,
and test-and-treat for influenza and streptococcus infections. Prescription Shop of
Stuart is a member of CPESN Florida and Kimberly Jones (pharmacy owner) serves as
a Luminary for CPESN Florida.
Program Structure
Patient Care (65%): The fellow will provide direct patient care with two innovative community-based
pharmacy partners – Atlantis Pharmacy and the Prescription Shop of Stuart. Patient
care services include, but are not limited to, patient-centered medication dispending,
comprehensive medication review, immunizations, medication synchronization, and point-of-care
testing. Additional patient care opportunities may be available at the pharmacy practice
sites.
Leadership and Management (15%): The fellow will gain essential skills related to clinical service strategic planning
and implementation. The fellow will have opportunities to engage in entrepreneurial
activities and learn about business management. The fellow will demonstrate effective
self- and time-management in daily activities. The fellow will apply personal leadership
strengths through mentorship of student pharmacists and collaborations with other
health care providers. The fellow will explore leadership opportunities within state
and national professional associations. The fellow will be provided opportunities
to engage with the Luminaries and Network Facilitator of CPESN Florida.
Advancement of Community-based Practice and Improving Patient Care (12.5%): The fellow will actively work to improve existing enhanced pharmacy services or
implement new enhanced pharmacy services at the partner pharmacy practice site. The
fellow will develop and execute a business plan for a clinical service and relevant
policies and procedures for the practice site. The fellow will have opportunities
to train or coach CPESN Florida pharmacies on practice transformation initiatives
and/or clinical services as opportunities arise. The fellow will conduct a practice-based
research project, including design, implementation, data collection, data analysis
and dissemination.
Teaching, Education, and Dissemination of Knowledge (7.5%): The fellow will provide oral presentations and written materials (through CPESN
Florida) to pharmacists. The fellow will provide in-service presentations to train
internal team members, external team members, and community partners. The fellow will
be provided opportunities for didactic teaching within the PBAU curriculum. The fellow
will employ effective precepting and feedback to students. In collaboration with academic
and practice partners, the fellow will disseminate best practices and results of practice-based
research through presentation and/or publication.
Program Application Materials
The candidate must have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and be currently licensed or eligible
for licensure in Florida. Application materials should be received no later than January 7, 2022. Applications will be reviewed until positions are filled. Application materials
should be emailed to the contact below and include:
Letter of Intent: Describe your reasons for pursuing this fellowship and how completion of this program
will help achieve your career goals.
Curriculum Vitae
Essay: Include a response to each of the following questions (limit three pages total).
Articulate your vision for community-based pharmacy practice.
Describe your personal strengths and how you will utilize these strengths to advance
the profession.
Describe your philosophy of practice and how this is evidenced in your daily activities.
References: Three letters of recommendation (to be sent directly to the contact below from the
reference writer and separately from the materials above)
Transcript (can be sent directly to the contact below and separately from the materials above)
Contact
Enhanced Community Pharmacy Services Fellowship Director