Academic Pharmacy Fellowship Program

The program is offered to U.S. and international pharmacists who have obtained a U.S. Pharm.D. degree or residency training certificate (PGY1 or PGY2). All applicants must be sponsored by a grant or organization (e.g., pharmacy or health-system organization, university, grant institute, scientific foundation, etc.) in order to cover the tuition fees and the stipend.

• Didactic teaching
• Practical training
• Biostatistical analysis training
• Outpatient & inpatient lab facilitation
• Academic and practical student remediation
• Course and lab coordination
• Creation of innovative exam assessment tools and methods
• Participation in various college of pharmacy and university committees
• Participation in various student activities and organizations
• Participation in outreach community activities to promote healthcare
• Preceptor in Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE)
• Collaborate in research activities (in clinical practice and academia)
• Attend at least one professional meeting (AACP, ACCP, APhA, ASHP)

• Design and deliver innovative / interactive educational content directed to the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program students at all levels (P1 though P4).
• Develop skills in educational training through a variety of teaching experiences including facilitating of pharmacy labs and small group active-learning environments
• Proactive participation in selected college committees including curriculum, admissions, student professionalism, and scholastic standing & petition, etc.
• Develop management skills and web-based interactive platforms knowledge necessary for successful course coordination
• Provide students mentorship activities through student organizations as well as community service
• Develop and complete an academic research project related to an academic domain
• Develop and complete a general academic project aimed at contributing to the current MUSC COP resources in order to meet a specific need from students and/or faculty (e.g. new website section, interactive learning platforms, conferences, continuing education) 
• Represent the MUSC COP at selected professional meetings
• Collaborate in other research activities with other faculty members
• Submit at least one innovative manuscript to a peer-reviewed journal
• Submit at least one review manuscript (or case-report) to a peer-reviewed journal
• Complete requirements for the MUSC COP Teaching Certificates (if applicable)

• Must meet all the requirements for academic training at the Medical University of South Carolina, which will include a background check
• International applicants must have a valid F1/OPT or H1B visa
• NAPLEX passing score
• Must be a graduate of a doctoral degree program (PharmD) and eligible for South Carolina state pharmacist licensure by fellowship start date. Completion of a PGY-1 and PGY-2 pharmacy residency programs is preferred (although not required)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of intent describing personal and professional goals, academic research interests, and desired clinical practice to serve as an APPE preceptor.
• Letter of support from sponsor (e.g., Dean department chair, pharmacy director)
• Three letters of reference that address communication skills, work ethics, clinical knowledge and abilities to work in teams  
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibit professionalism and leadership skills
• Candidates will be required to apply by the deadline and offer availabilities for an on-site interview.