The program is designed to help the resident gain experience in the provision of quality drug information in a variety of practice settings. Emphasis is placed on the development of skills necessary for effective utilization, evaluation and communication of information through the use of traditional, electronic, and web-based resources. Activities include providing Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee support, participating in ADR reporting, supervising Pharm. D. students, teaching, designing and maintaining DI databases, and conducting formal presentations. Other opportunities include preparing manuscripts for publication, conducting self-directed or collaborative research, and participating in extramural rotations tailored to the resident's interest.
Opportunities exist for attending national meetings to present scholarly research projects.
Fringe benefits include two weeks vacation and an insurance premium-sharing plan. In addition, there is no state income tax.