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December 2016 Volume 5, Issue 1 The Emory Edition Why You Should Consider Inside this issue: A Residency in Specialty Emory’s Spe- 1 cialty Pharmacy Pharmacy Residency Preceptor 2 Emory Healthcare’s Specialty Phar- Awards macy Service was established to meet the needs of patients and providers, in the setting New 2 of an evolving healthcare landscape. Special- Preceptors ty medications are typically high cost and Past Resident 3 complex, often requiring close monitoring Spotlight and careful management of therapy. A varie- ty of diseases are treated with specialty medi- REACH Trip 3 Pharmacy Residency with a focus on Special- Highlights cations, such as hepatitis C, rheumatoid ar- thritis, transplant, cystic fibrosis, and cancer. ty Pharmacy. Specifically, this residency New Clinical 4 Many patients with these diseases receive program provides the resident with the op- Specialists portunity to participate in a variety of learn- care at academic medical centers due to the Accreditation ing experiences across several different set- 5 complexity of treatment and management of Updates their conditions. Academic medical centers tings (inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory are well suited to successfully provide spe- clinics), and across various campuses (Emory Resident QI 5 University Hospital Midtown, Emory Uni- Project cialty pharmacy services due to the concen- versity Hospital, The Emory Clinic, and Win- tration of specialists, access to electronic Residency Pro- 6 medical records, and availability of outpa- ship Cancer Institute). The resident under- gram Director goes rigorous clinical training, as well as ad- Spotlight tient pharmacy services. ditional training in the areas of specialty op- An integrated health system specialty New Facility 7 pharmacy model is unique in that it has the erations and administration. Graduates of this Update residency program will be well prepared to ability to connect the patient, provider, and Teaching Certif- 7 pharmacist, at the point of care. The pharma- work in any area of specialty pharmacy, or to icate cist is an integral part of the healthcare team, pursue a second year of residency training (PGY-2). Professional facilitating discussion and modifications of Development 8 drug therapy with all providers involved in Finally, as part of establishing spe- cialty pharmacy services, Emory has created treating the patient. The pharmacist also Meet Our Resi- 8 - 12 helps the patient obtain the medication by a Specialty On-Call Program. The specialty dents on-call program will be assigned to the resi- navigating the insurance approval process and facilitating copay assistance. Further- dent who is on-call that week. This program has the dual benefit of providing patients more, this collaboration has the effect of eliminating points where healthcare can be who are receiving specialty medications ac- Thanks to the fragmented, as the pharmacist also coordi- cess to pharmacist residents after-hours to contributors of The nates medication refills and continues to address their concerns, as well as providing all EUH and EUHM PGY-1 pharmacy resi- Emory Edition: serve as a resource to both patients and pro- dents another opportunity to hone their clini- The PGY1 Phar- viders for the entire duration of therapy. The regular point of contact and refill coordina- cal skills and engage in direct patient care. macy In an ever-changing healthcare envi- Residents, tion encourages improved compliance and appropriate medication use, as well as ongo- ronment where medications are often at the Justin Lawson, and forefront, pharmacists are well-positioned to Sarah White ing safety monitoring, and improved commu- nication with providers. This fosters in- utilize their expertise to ensure optimal treat- creased accessibility, convenience, and pa- ment of complex diseases and aid in coordi- nation of care. Emory Healthcare looks for- Emory University tient confidence. An extension of Emory Healthcare’s ward to continued growth and expansion of Hospital their specialty pharmacy services, as well as 1364 Clifton Rd. NE mission to establish an integrated specialty pharmacy service is the creation of a PGY-1 contributing to specialty pharmacy training Atlanta, GA 30322 of future clinicians. The Emory Edition Page 2 Preceptor Awards 2015-2016 Preceptor of the Year: Resident Appreciation Award: Sarah Todd, PharmD, BCPS Othman Mohammed, PharmD Othman Mohammed grew up Dr. Sarah Todd is Emory in Sokoto, Nigeria and moved University Hospital’s clini- to Atlanta, GA where he has cal transplant pharmacist in resided since. He attended liver transplant. She grew Mercer University College of up on a farm in Jackson- Pharmacy and was in their sec- ville, IL and obtained her ond class of graduating Phar- Doctorate of Pharmacy from Drake University in mDs. Othman joined EUH in 2000. Sarah completed her PGY-1 residency at the 2000 and enjoys the learning University of Massachusetts Medical Center in 2001 environment of the academic medical center. In and joined EUH in 2008. Her practice interests in- 2007, EUH awarded him co-recipient of clude immunosuppression, CMV, and other infec- “Pharmacist of the Year.” His favorite part about tious diseases. In her free time, she enjoys spending precepting residents is the interaction, enthusiasm, time with her family, traveling, cooking, baking, and and opportunities for shared learning. In his free swimming. Dr. Todd has also recently been invited to time, Othman enjoys outings with his family, present for the United Network for Organ Sharing watching soccer and football, and doing yardwork (UNOS). She sees her role of precepting as planting a at his home. seedKathy and watching French it grow to positively impact patient Alley Killian care and the profession of pharmacy. New Preceptors Emory University Hospital Midtown Emergency Emory University Hospital Midtown Emergency Department: Department: Stephanie Zack, PharmD Lauren Howell, PharmD Dr. Zack is one of the two clinical Dr. Howell is also one of the pharmacy specialists in the emergency clinical pharmacy specialists department at EUHM. Stephanie grad- in the emergency department uated from University of Georgia with at EUHM. Lauren graduated her Doctorate of Pharmacy in 2013. from Mercer University with She completed both her PGY-1 phar- her Doctorate of Pharmacy in macy practice residency and PGY-2 2011. She completed both critical care residency at UF Health Shands Hospital. her PGY-1 pharmacy practice residency and PGY-2 Her professional interests include infectious diseases, critical care residency at Detroit Receiving Hospital. sepsis, and pulmonary emboli. Stephanie is excited to Her practice interests include sepsis, advanced cardiac finally be home and happy that “this Dawg got out of life support (ACLS), and medication safety. Long- Gator country in Gainesville, FL.” In her spare time, term goals for Lauren include exploring opportunities Stephanie enjoys taking her dog Coco for long walks that enhance patient care more indirectly, such as aca- on the beltline. Occasionally, she follows her favorite demia or administration. Lauren was born in Decatur, teams, the Georgia Bulldogs and the Atlanta Falcons, GA and grew up near Snellville, GA. In her free time, around the country to explore new cities. Stephanie she enjoys hanging out with family and friends, bird- truly enjoys helping residents grow both personally watching, and trying out new restaurants. She has re- and professionally throughout their residency. Stepha- cently discovered the art of hand-sewing and embroi- nie is looking forward to having PGY-1 residents in dery. Lauren loves precepting, because she believes the emergency department this November. that residents challenge preceptors to stay up to date and always make the right decision. A special thanks to all of our wonderful preceptors! The Emory Edition Page 3 Previous EUH Resident GHSP Spotlight Anthony Hawkins, PharmD, BCCCP is a former resident of Emory University Hospital and was awarded the Georgia Society of Health-System Pharmacists Outstanding Young Health-System Pharmacist Award in July 2016. Dr. Hawkins ob- tained his Doctorate of Pharmacy from the Universi- ty of Georgia (UGA) in 2012. He then completed both his PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency and PGY-2 Critical Care Residency at Emory University Hospi- tal. The American College of Clinical Pharmacy even awarded Dr. Hawkins with a scholarship and accepted him into their Research institute’s Men- tored Research Investigator Training (MeRIT) pro- gram as a 2016 investigator . He is currently an as- sistant professor for UGA with a practice site in the als and incorporates learners from pharmacy, medi- medical intensive care unit at Phoebe Putney Memo- cine, and nursing. He provides education through rial Hospital in Albany, GA, where he also coordi- GSHP regional and state presentations, monthly in- nates their PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency. He also has services, and Grand Rounds. Also, he has remained an adjunct appointment with the Medical College of active in the American College of Clinical Pharmacy Georgia at Augusta University and was elected to and in the Society of Critical Care Medicine. Dr. the Board of Directors for GSHP. Hawkins is involved in research and has submitted Since developing his practice site at Phoebe multiple manuscripts for publication. Emory is proud Putney Memorial Hospital, Dr. Hawkins has collab- to have him representing its residency programs and orated with a diverse array of healthcare profession- wishes him the best of luck