The focus of the traineeship is heart failure and osteoporosis, although many other diseases and conditions are encountered. When the traineeship was over, I left with a wealth of knowledge that stimulated the intellect and enlightened the spirit. The Disease Pharmacotherapy Traineeship is conducted at the University of Connecticut Center on Aging, Farmington, and the Hebrew Home and Hospital, West Hartford, Connecticut. Continuing pharmaceutical education credit and a certificate of completion are provided to participants who successfully complete the program. Hotel accommodations and course materials are provided by the ASCP Foundation.
Participants are responsible for expenditures related to travel, meals, and incidental expenses.
The deadline for receipt of applications for the October session is August 2. The traineeship is open to Active ASCP members only. One of the criteria for selection is that candidates are in a position to provide training to their consultant pharmacist co-workers and other pharmacists and health professionals in their community. The Disease Pharmacotherapy Traineeship was developed through an educational grant from The Merck Company Foundation and is supported by an educational grant from Merck Human Health Division. The ASCP Foundation is the research and education affiliate of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists.