Drug Information Research Fellowship

The fellow should hold a Doctor of Pharmacy degree before the start of the program and be eligible for licensure in Nebraska. Previous pharmacy work experience or a residency in pharmacy practice is preferred, but not required. Demonstrated ability to communicate proficiently in writing and verbally is required. The fellow must be a self-starter and have the ability to manage numerous projects and responsibilities.

The Drug Information Research Fellowship programs offers three core experiences: 1.) research, 2.) drug information clinical practice, and 3.) teaching.

• Research. The fellow will spend up to 50% of their time in the area of research. The fellow will work collaboratively on research conducted through the Center for Drug Information & Evidence-Based Practice. A variety of research opportunities are available in the areas of clinical practice in drug information, scholarship of teaching and learning, meta-analysis and systematic reviews, and others. The fellow may also have the opportunity to work with researchers outside the Center. The fellow will gain experience developing grant proposals, research project proposals, project planning and implementation, data collection and analysis, and development of scholarly manuscripts.
• Drug Information Consultation Service. The fellow will become a competent practitioner in the area of drug information clinical practice by participating in the day-to-day operations and management of the drug information consultation service. This is a core competency that is emphasized throughout the duration of the program. A thorough understanding and skill in literature evaluation and evidence-based practice principles is required for this experience.
• Medication Policy / Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee Support. The fellow will have the opportunity to be involved in pharmacy and therapeutics committee support work with affiliated institutions and other organizations.
• Teaching & Education. The fellow will receive an academic appointment as Instructor of Pharmacy Practice. The fellow will provide extensive advanced experiential training to Doctor of Pharmacy students during their required drug information rotation as well as opportunities to teach in a didactic setting.
• Elective Opportunities. The fellow is encouraged to explore areas of interest through the completion of projects that focus on areas of interest.

• Teaching Certificate. The fellow will participate in the required teaching certificate program offered at Creighton University. This longitudinal program will help develop foundational skills in curriculum development and teaching.
• Evidence-Based Practice Certificate. The fellow will complete the required evidence-based practice certificate through the Center for Drug Information & Evidence-Based Practice. The program is intended to provide the foundational knowledge for evidence-based medical decision making including modules covering biostatistics, hypothesis testing, research design, developing a research protocol, and conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis.

The fellowship program is housed in the Center for Drug Information & Evidence-Based Practice at Creighton University. This facility is located next to the school's Dispensing and Patient Care Lab and Center for Medication Therapy Management.

• Duration: 24 months (July 1 to June 30)
• Stipend/Benefits: $45,000 annually plus health benefits
• Academic Appointment: Instructor of Pharmacy Practice

Submit by email or regular mail a letter of intent, CV, three (3) letters of recommendation, and Doctor of Pharmacy degree transcripts to:

Darren J. Hein, PharmD
Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice
Center for Drug Information & Evidence-Based Practice
School of Pharmacy & Health Professions
Creighton University
2500 California Plaza
Omaha, NE 68178
Email: darrenhein@creighton.edu

*Applications submitted by February 1st will be given priority review and consideration for a remote interview. Applications submitted after February 1st will be considered on a rolling basis.

Darren J. Hein, PharmD, Director, Post-Graduate Program; Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice

Shana Castillo, PharmD, MBA, Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice