The Peter Lamy Center for Drug Therapy and Aging

Education Programs

Geriatric Pharmacotherapy Residency Program
Graduate Education
Professional Education

Background

The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy Lamy Center on Drug Therapy and Aging and Maryland Chapter- American Society of Consultant Pharmacists has created a one year post-doctoral residency in geriatric pharmacy practice.

This residency combines clinical, administrative and research components to provide the resident with invaluable skills to pursue leadership roles in the field of geriatrics. With the number of elderly booming and an increasing focus on appropriate medication use, this resident will be well prepared to work in the dynamic area of geriatrics.

The Peter Lamy Center’s mission is to improve drug therapy for aging adults through innovative research, education and clinical initiatives. Through the diversity of the faculty and the many practice sites available, the resident will get a broad view of issues facing many older individuals.

Objectives

Develop skills to critically evaluate complex medication regimens and provide recommendations.

Differentiate the appropriateness of certain medication classes in the elderly.
Promote professional, public and political awareness of the important role that pharmacists play in providing health care services to the elderly in various levels of senior environments.
Enhance verbal and written communication skills through interactions with health care practitioners and consumers.
Develop teaching skills by participating in didactic and experiential education of students, faculty, and professional staff.
Participate in the Maryland Chapter - American Society of Consultant Pharmacists to promote pharmacists awareness regarding legislative and therapeutic issues pertinent to the elderly Conduct research related to geriatric medication related issues that impacts patient care and health outcomes.

Qualifications

Applicant must possess a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Maryland. Although a record of academic excellence is a plus, the selection committee will seek those applicants with strong communication, leadership skills and a passion to work in geriatrics.

Teaching

The resident will receive an appointment as a Clinical Instructor at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. The resident will gain experience as a preceptor for pharmacy students on clinical clerkships, lecturer on geriatric topics, presenter on medical rounds and pharmacotherapy courses.

Research

The resident will complete a research project which will be presented at the Eastern States Conference for Pharmacy Residents and Preceptors. Additionally, this research project will be presented at an appropriate national conference. The project should be of such quality that the results can be published in a peer-reviewed journal. The resident will be working with the American Association of Retired Persons (A.A.R.P.)/ Retired Persons Services (R.P.S.) in a collaborative project.

Community Outreach

Consistent with promoting educational outreach to the community, the resident will have the opportunity to work with state and local associations to increase awareness of medications and their appropriate use in the elderly.

Interested individuals should contact:
Nicole Brandt, PharmD, CGP
Assistant Professor and Deputy Director of the Lamy Center
University of Maryland
506 W. Fayette Street; Room 103
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: (410) 706-1491
Fax: (410) 706-1488
Email: nbrandt@rx.umaryland.edu

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