Pre-Pharmacy Society General Body Meeting March 29, 2010 umdprepharm@gmail

1. Pre-Pharmacy Society General Body Meeting March 29, 2010 umdprepharm@gmail.com

2. Agenda • Welcome! Don’t forget to sign in! • Active Membership • Upcoming Meetings • Upcoming Community Service Events • Upcoming Events • Elections Update • Your Guide to the Ultimate Pharmacy Career!

3. Active Membership • 3 Meetings and 3 hours of community service per semester • Please do not wait until the last minute to fulfill your community service hours! • Attending more meetings and events are HIGHLY encouraged!

4. Upcoming Meetings • April 5th • April 26th • All meetings will be on Mondays at 6pm • All meetings will be in Stamp

5. Food and Friends Date: Tuesday, April 13th Time: 6-8pm Location: Washington, D.C. # Hours: 2 hours Event: Kitchen Volunteer (Dinner) -preparing food -serving the meal -kitchen clean-up Next Step: Fill out the sign up sheet! *First come, first served Questions? Contact Katie at kheavner@umd.edu and Jenna at jrocchio@umd.edu

6. Relay for Life Date: Saturday, April 17 – 18 Time: 7:00p – 7:00a Location: Ludwig Field, University of Maryland # Hours: TBD Event: Fundraise for the American Cancer Society by Joining our Pre-Pharmacy Society Team *Raising money for the team is preferred, but not required More details to be announced … Questions? Contact Jenna @ jrocchi0@umd.edu

7. PPS “Sweet” Bake Sale Date: Thursday, April 22nd Time: 10am-2pm Location: Stamp Student Union Table Spaces # Hours: 2 hours Event: Bring baked goods (1hr) + Sale at table (additional 1hr) *appropriate baked goods: cupcakes, cookies, rice crispy treats, donuts, etc.. Be sensible! Next Step: Fill out the sign up sheet! *First come, first served Questions? Contact Katie at kheavner@umd.edu and Jenna at jrocchio@umd.edu

8. Upcoming Events • UMB School of Pharmacy Tour • Date: TBA • Time: Afternoon, 5pm • Transportation will be provided • UMD Pre-Health Fair • Date: Wednesday, April 21st • Time: 2-5pm • Come out and support PPS and meet the many pharmacy schools attending

9. Hear what each officer has to say about their Personal Experience & Why you should join us: Pre-Pharmacy SocietyExecutive Board Elections Join Us!!! Join Us!!!

10. Pre-Pharmacy SocietyExecutive Board Elections • Available Positions: • Treasurer (1) • Public Relations Co-Chair (2) • Community Service Co-Chair (2) • These areas and the number of positions are NOT FINAL. • We will look at all applicants and then determine the best configuration for the executive board of officers. • It is also possible for a new position to be created depending on special skills and interests.

11. Pre-Pharmacy SocietyExecutive Board Elections • I’m not really sure what position I might be interested in. • For starters, what exactly does each executive board officer even do? • How can I gain more insight into the responsibilities of a PPS Executive Board Officer? • Look on our webpage: www.studentorg.umd.edu/prepharm • →Click Heading ‘Executive Board’ →Description of Officer Responsibilities • Ask a current executive board officer!

12. Pre-Pharmacy SocietyExecutive Board Elections • Criteria: • Are you outgoing? • Do you have new and innovative ideas for next year? • Can you be relied upon? • Do you have a creative mind? • Are you organized? Do you pay attention to detail? • Do you work well in groups? • Are you able to attend all biweekly executive board and general body meetings? • If you answered YES, then you qualify!!!

13. Pre-Pharmacy SocietyExecutive Board Elections “PPS Executive Board Selection Week” • Mon, April 5th 2010: 6pm to 8pm – Margaret Brent B • Application Drop-Off & Scheduling of Interviews --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Tue, April 6th 2010: 5pm to 8pm – Student Involvement Suite (Couch Area) • Application Drop-Off & Scheduling of Interviews • Final Deadline. No Exceptions. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Wed, April 7th 2010 & Thurs, April 8th 2010: 5pm to 8pm – Location TBA • Interviews (Individual Appointment Times) with Current E-Board • Dress: Business Casual Attire (preferred) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Fri, April 9th 2010: [@ 5pm] – Your Email Inbox • 2010-2011 PPS E-Board Announced Via Email • Special instructions go out to our new officers • New officers are expected to participate in Orientation Activities on Mondays as well as immediately transition into your newly appointed position

14. YOUR GUIDE TO THE ULTIMATE PHARMACY CAREER

15. Nuclear Pharmacists What do they do? Prepare radioactive materials used to diagnose specific diseases Ensure quality control Dispose waste materials properly Keep meticulous records and review patient charts Some clinical consulting may be involved

16. Nuclear Pharmacists Where Do They Practice? • Specialized pharmacies • Imaging centers • Hospitals • Universities • Academia • Government and private research institutes How Much Do They Make? • Earn about the same as retail pharmacists • Current high demand

17. Nuclear Pharmacists What training is required? • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree • Designation as an “authorized user” of radioactive materials • One-year residency in nuclear pharmacy is preferred • Board specialty in nuclear pharmacy is preferred You would make a great nuclear pharmacist if… • You can stay focused for long periods of time • You are prepared to have the same routine every day • You would be comfortable handling radioactive materials

18. Regulatory Pharmacist What do regulatory pharmacists do? • Interpret how laws will affect pharmacists • Translate meaning of laws to community What is a day in the life for them? • Travel to meetings, meet with advocacy groups, write memos and position papers Position papers about…? • Dietary supplements regulation • Pharmacy in emergency contraception and pain management. • Dec 2000 Bill: Patients must sign every prescription

19. Regulatory Pharmacist Regulatory Pharmaceutical Fellowship • 2 year fellowship • Drug information or drug advertising • Purpose: To understand the delivery of drug information and the regulatory oversight of prescription drug marketing practices. Fast Facts • Need: Project/management, communication skills • Requirement: PharmD (JD is helpful) • Location: Government, Pharmaceutical Companies, Consulting Companies

20. Compounding Pharmacist • Compounding is the mixing of drugs by a pharmacist to fit the unique needs of a patient. • In order to be a compounding pharmacist you need: -PharmD degree -Advanced training in compounding techniques -Creativity and problem-solving skills

21. Why do patients need compounded medications? • To change the form of the medication • To avoid a specific ingredient in a mass produced medication that a patient may be allergic to • Adding flavors to a medication • When certain medications are discontinued • To obtain an exact dose

22. Where can a compounding pharmacist work? • Compounding Pharmacies • General Pharmacies • Hospital • Universities

23. Pediatric Pharmacy • Patients run the spectrum in age (newborns to seventeen or so), and weight (850-gram newborns to 200-pound teens). • The patients present every condition and disease state from trauma to transplant. • You’ve got to focus on the details and factor in so many different components. • You can be a clinical specialist in a hospital, research, in corporate life, anywhere. • You’re in contact with the special children and families whose experience you share.

24. Roles/Responsibilities • Pediatric Pharmacists practice in a variety of settings from academia to children’s hospitals, from large medical centers to smaller community hospitals. • - setting influences their duties • Must be able to integrate general pharmaceutical information with that specific to pediatric drug therapy. • Should be available as needed (a visit to distraught parents in their time of need). • Desire to work with children. • A one year general residency followed by a speciality residency in pediatric pharmacy may be required

25. Pros vs Cons • Interesting variety of the patients’ conditions • Emotionally rewarding, resulting from making an ill child well again • Average annual salary of $70,000 but could earn $125,000 when you figure in outside consulting and lecturing • More complicated drug dosing and delivery than with adults • Emotional issues of dealing with sick children

26. Infectious Disease Pharmacist • Treating infectious diseases using clinical pharmacotherapy. • Working closely with CDC protocol. • Vaccinations

27. Infectious Disease Pharmacist • MRSA-“superbug”, “flesh eating bacteria” • Methicillin, amoxillcin, penicillin, nafcillin. • Although resistant, there is hope!

28. Oncology Pharmacist • Oncology pharmacy specialists recommend, design, implement, monitor and modify pharmacotherapeutic plans to optimize outcomes in patients with malignant diseases.

29. Daily Responsibilities • Review drug orders • Ensure that the orders are accurate, complete and match what is needed based on the patients laboratory results • Mix chemotherapy drugs in a sterile environment • Special gowns and gloves are worn in a bacteria-free area • Make daily rounds with the oncology team • Track drug and toxicity levels • Teach nurses and other members of the team • Give lectures

30. Daily Responsibilities • Reviewing new study protocols • Facilitating research studies • Oncological clinic trials • Make sure each patient enrolled receives the accurate dose of the drug at the specific time • Collect error free data • Clinical review committees • Drug availability, dosing suggestions, interactions, and monitoring techniques • Checks patients IV fluids, monitors for drug interactions and adverse reactions

31. Facts • ~ $90,000 to 120,000 depending on experience and location • Practice in hospitals, universities, and cancer centers • What do you need: • Board certification as an oncology pharmacist • Caution and sensitivity to work in an arena where experimental drug therapies are frequently used • Ability to recognize the balance between improved survival and quality of life • What does it take: • A current, active license to practice pharmacy • Bachelor of Science or Doctor of Pharmacy degree • One year residency may be required • Hospital pharmacy experience, preferably in a clinical care setting

32. Psychiatric Pharmacist • Interest Questions • Are you able to respect mentally ill people and empathize with their problems? • Do you exude self-confidence? • What do you need? • Broad knowledge of psychiatric disorders and treatments • Interest in interacting with psychiatric patients • Job Responsibilities: • Work directly with patients • Collaborately prescribe, monitor, and adjust pharmacotherapy regimens • Improve health outcomes for those suffering from mental illness

33. Psychiatric Pharmacist • Education & Experience? • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree • Current, active license to practice pharmacy • 1 year residency in psychiatric pharmacy is preferred • Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist (BCPP Certification) • Work Where? • Psychiatric hospitals • Home health care • Nursing home care • Ambulatory care facilities

34. Psychiatric Pharmacist • Problem: • Oftentimes, mentally ill individuals stop taking their medications: necessary for the control of chronic illnesses • Solution: • Medications prescribed for management of mental and emotional disorders • 6 major classes of psychiatric medications: • Antidepressants • Stimulants • Antipsychotics • Mood stabilizers • Anxiolytics • Depressants

35. Operating Room Pharmacist • Responsibilities • Review procedures and identifying solutions and medications necessary needed for surgical cases • Ensuring that appropriate medications are ready and available for surgery • Serve as drug information resources in the OR

36. What do you need? • Ability to deal with emergency situations • Knowledge of anesthesia machine and surgery medications • Basic understanding of the anesthesia machine and monitors Where can you Practice? • Hospitals (operating room pharmacy satellites) • Ambulatory Surgicenters

37. Can you guess this specialty ?

38. Pharmacist handles drug information calls with questions about aspirin and acetaminophen reactions, furniture polish, oil of wintergreen, many types of cleaners, lighter fluids, turpentine, paint solvents, windshield washer solutions, automobile antifreeze, rust removers, and pesticides

39. Poison Control Pharmacist • More than 90 percent of poisonings occur in the home; 60 percent of poisoning victims are children under six years of age. • Where can you work? • Poison Control Center (75 regional centers) • Hospitals • Universities • Consulting firms

40. Responsibilities: • Provide support to poison control specialists, nurses, physicans, interns • Assess emergency poison related conditions in a timely manner • Example: Boy bitten by Chinese centipede • What will you need: • A current, active license to practice pharmacy • Bachelor of Science (BS) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree* • Certification by the American Association of Poison Control Centers may berequired within the first two years • Course work in clinical toxicology is preferred • One-year residency in poison-control pharmacy is preferred