UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND
Kingston, Rhode Island
FACULTY SENATE
March 7, 2000
Faculty Senate Curricular
Affairs Committee
Three Hundred and Eighty-Third
Report
Professional Tracks for the
Pharm.D. Degree
The Three Hundred and Sixtieth Report of the Curricular Affairs
Committee, Proposal to Establish the 6-year Doctor of Pharmacy Degree
Program as the Sole Professional Degree Offered by the College of
Pharmacy, was approved by the Faculty Senate in the spring 1998. The
proposal included the requirement that students elect professional
coursework in an area or "track" based on student interest. The first
of these tracks, the Community Practice Track, was brought forward
earlier this year in the Three Hundred and Seventy-Ninth Report of
the Curricular Affairs Committee.
At its meeting of February 22, 2000, the Curricular Affairs
Committee considered a proposal from the College of Pharmacy for
seven additional tracks for the Pharm.D degree. The Curricular
Affairs Committee has the responsibility for the approval of courses
and requirements for the Pharm.D. Both the Curricular Affairs
Committee and the Graduate Council must approve those courses that
may be taken for graduate credit.
The Curricular Affairs Committee recommends that the Faculty
Senate approve the following seven new tracks for the Pharm.D, along
with the courses and curricular changes that accompany the tracks.
A. ADD: The following new courses:
1. *BMS 520 Biomedical
Sciences Journal Club (II, 2) Critical reviews of current
research reports in the field of biomedical sciences. The students
will be evaluated on the basis of their effectiveness in
organization, interpretation, and oral presentation, according to
criteria already established in the department. (Lec. 3) Pre: good
standing in the basic research track of the Pharm. D. program.
Rodgers and Chichester
2. PHC 305 Introduction to Information Technology in Pharmacy
(II, 3) Introduction to and use of drug information data bases
in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences (Lec. 3) Staff
3. PHP 430 Advanced Infectious Diseases and Pulmonary
Pharmacotherapy (II, 3) Advanced topics in infectious diseases
and pulmonary pharmacotherapy through literature review, data
interpretation, and case scenarios. Content will be delivered through
the perspective of clinical pharmacists. (Lec. 3) Pre: 413.
Rana and Galetko
4. *PHP 460 Palliative Care (II,
3) Principles of palliative care including control of pain and
other symptoms, and psychological, social, and spiritual issues.
(Lec.3) Pre: 4th or 5th year standing in Pharm.D. program or
permission of instructor. Pawasauskas, Glen, Soja
5. PHP 520 Advanced Gastrointestinal and Endocrine (I, 3)
Provides students with an expanded knowledge base in the area of GI
and Endocrine pharmacotherapy, emphasizing active learning,
literature evaluation, data interpretation. (Lec. 3) Pre: 5th year
standing in the Doctor of Pharmacy Program; enrollment in the
Pharmacotherapy Track, or permission of instructor. Luisi
6. PHP 560 Advanced Cardiovascular and Renal Pharmacotherapy
(II, 3) Advanced assessment and pharmacotherapeutic management
of patients with cardiovascular and renal disease through the
application of evidence-based medicine and critical evaluation of
literature. (Lec. 3) Pre: 5th year standing in the Doctor of
Pharmacy Program; enrollment in the Pharmacotherapy Track, or
permission of instructor. McKindley, Barbour
*Requires approval by the Graduate
Council for graduate credit. Not for graduate credit at this time.
B. CHANGE: Description for PHC 594 and type of course
to open-ended:
PHC 594 Experiential Tracking Practicum (I and II,
7) Students will select one area to provide hands-on experience
in acquiring, interpreting, and applying, information to a specific
practice field. This will be accomplished by collaborative work with
a sponsor (Practicum) Pre: sixth year standing. Staff
Students should select one related topic area that will complete
their tracking requirements.
PHC 594A Community Practice Practicum
PHC 594B Pharmacotherapy Practicum
PHC 594C Hospital Drug Information Practicum
PHC 594D Community Practice Drug Information Practicum
PHC 594E Clinical Data Base Development Practicum
PHC 594F Drug Development and Regulation Practicum
PHC 594G Cosmetics and Personal Care Practicum
PHC 594H Biomedical Science Research Practicum
PHC 594I Formulation Research Practicum
PHC 594J Pharmacoeconomics and Pharmacoepidemiology Practicum
C. ADD: The following seven new professional tracks for the
Pharm. D.
Students now have an opportunity to focus their training on a
particular area of professional practice. Twelve credits of
coursework and a focused tracking rotation will allow students to
complete this requirement. Listed below are the proposed tracking
options, including a description, required core courses, possible
electives and the required rotation.
1. Pharmacotherapy Practice Track
Description
The Pharmacotherapy Practice track will provide students with the
knowledge and skills necessary to deliver pharmaceutical care in both
inpatient and ambulatory practice sites. This track is designed to
expand students' clinical knowledge base and application of
pharmacotherapy to diverse patient populations. Elective coursework
will include advanced topics in cardiovascular, endocrine,
gastrointestinal, infectious diseases, internal medicine, oncology,
pain, pulmonary, and renal pharmacotherapy. In addition, therapeutic
issues related to special populations of pediatrics and geriatrics
will be discussed. The courses emphasize active learning, primary
literature evaluation, data interpretation, case discussion and
focused experiential learning. Completion of this track will allow
students to pursue advanced post-graduate clinical and research
training in a variety of clinical areas. Furthermore, it will allow
students to pursue possible careers as clinical practitioners
providing general or focused care in acute care and primary care
sites, managed care organizations, academia, industry and government.
Required courses
Students must select two courses (six credits) from the following
list:
PHP 430 Advanced Infectious Disease and Pulmonary
Pharmacotherapy
PHP 460 Palliative Care
PHP 520 Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Diseases
PHP 560 Cardiovascular-Renal Enhancement
Electives
Students must select two courses (six credits) from the following
list:
PHP 430 Advanced ID and Pulmonary Pharmacotherapy
PHP 440 Pharmaceutical Care of Special Populations
PHP 498-499 Special problems
PHP 519 Self-Care II
PHP 520 Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Diseases
PHP 542 Controversies in Drug Literature Evaluation
PHP 560 Cardiovascular-Renal Enhancement
Other courses with approval of track advisor.
Experiential Rotation
PHC 594 In the 6th year, students in this track must enroll in
Pharmacotherapy Track Practicum in an area that reflects the
Pharmacotherapy content studied.
2. Basic Research Track
Description
The basic research track in the Department of Biomedical Sciences
in designed to provide specialized education and training to selected
Pharm.D. students, with the following general focus areas:
Specialized training in theory and practice of
laboratory research techniques and in the evaluation and
quantification of research results;
Understanding and critical interpretation of the scientific
literature;
Oral and written communication of research hypotheses, methods,
and interpretation;
Personal experience in carrying out basic scientific research,
and;
Awareness of career options for which basic scientific research
is an important component.
The basic research track will be open to all Pharm.D. students in
good standing. It is expected that this track will accommodate up to
six students per year, with some flexibility depending on student
interest and available resources. If enrollment exceeds the resources
available, then a competitive admissions policy will be implemented
Required courses
BMS 525 Experimental Techniques in Biomedical
Sciences
BMS 520 Biomedical Sciences Journal Club
BMS 535 Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Electives
Students must select 4 credits from the following list:
BMS 519 Self-Care II
BMS 530 Drug Metabolism
BMS 533 Medicinal Plants
BMS 544 Forensic Toxicology
BMS 546 Advanced Toxicology
BMS 550 Chemistry of Natural Products
BMS 572 Neural Basis of Drug Action
BMS 633 Biosynthesis
BMS 635 Pharmacognosy techniques
BMS 636 Pharmacognosy techniques
BMS 641 Biochemical Pharmacology
BMS 642 Biochemical Toxicology
BMS 644 Cardiovascular Pharmacology
BMS 691 Selected topics in Medicinal Science
Experiential Rotation
PHC 594 will be a research project to be carried out either
on-site, under direction of one of the BMS faculty, or off-site at a
private industrial or biotechnology firm. The project will be
completed either in the summer or in the fall between the fifth and
sixth years (eight weeks off-site), or in the fall of the sixth year
(14 weeks on-site). Regardless of when the project is carried out,
the student will register for the course in the fall of the sixth
year. The
BMS department is in the process of obtaining commitments for
guaranteed industry-supported fellowships, required for the off-site
experiences. It is intended that the research experience will be an
application of principles and techniques obtained in the other
courses of the tracking program. Therefore, parts of the curriculum
will be designed considering input from industry representatives.
Student performance will be assessed on the basis of an evaluation
provided by his or her supervisor, along with a written and possible
an oral report provided by the student. The report will be due early
(off-site) or at the end (on-site) of the fall semester of the sixth
year.
3. Drug Information and Technology Track
Description
The drug information and Technology Track will provide basic
training for Pharm.D. students who are interested in developing their
drug information and/or computer skills. It is aimed at students who
would like to pursue a career in pharmaceutical related information
services, and at students who want to enhance their computer
knowledge. The Drug Information and Technology track will strengthen
computer skills, expand their knowledge of computer and network
systems and provide experience in the development and analysis of
pharmaceutical related databases. It will give them practical
experience in providing drug information to health professionals as
well as the public.
The track will consist of courses given by the College of
Pharmacy and Department of Management Science and Information (MSI).
Students will take an introductory course given by this College,
which will provide an overview of drug information services; the
development of pharmaceutical related databases and basic computer
networks located in the College. Students will also take a course in
the MSI department, which will provide them with a solid basis in
microcomputer software. The students will then select two courses
from a series depending upon their individual interests. One of these
courses is a special problems course given by a member in the
information technology track that involves a computer-based project.
This project could be based here at the College or at an external
site such as CVS or a hospital-based drug information site. The
information technology committee overseeing the track would approve
all special projects. Students will present their projects in a
seminar format.
Required courses
PHC 305 Introduction to Information Technology in
Pharmacy
MSI 310 Application of Microcomputer Software in Business
Electives
Students must take two courses from the following list:
BAC 110 Business computer applications (or
equivalent)
COM 320 Oral Communication for Business Professions
COM 337 Intercultural communication
MSI 410 Information technology in Business Organizations
MSI 420 Business applications programming
MSI 430 Management of systems an design
MSI 440 Management of data bases
APS/ BMS /PHP448 Special problems in information technology in
pharmacy
BMS 535 Pharmaceutical biotechnology
BMS/ PHP 519 Self-Care II
PHP 501 Pharmaceutical care for special populations
PHP 542 Controversies in drug literature evaluation
LSC 504 Reference information services
LSC 549 Information storage retrieval
Experiential Rotation
The tracking clerkship will focus on the delivery of drug
information and the use of current technology in many different
settings, based on the student's interest. Currently under
development are clerkships in the areas of hospital based drug
information, community practice drug information, hospital/community
practice clinical data base development, formulary and drug
utilization management, as well as drug manufacturer based
experiences.
One of the following rotations:
PHC 594 Hospital Drug Information Clerkship
PHC 594 Community Practice Drug Information Center Clerkship
PHC 594 Hospital/Community Practice Clinical Data Base
Development
PHC 594 Formulary and Drug Utilization Management
4. Drug Development and Regulation Track
Description
The Regulatory Affairs track will allow students the opportunity
to explore areas of interest in Pharmacokinetics, biopharmaceutics,
and scientific aspects of the regulations affecting the design,
production, evaluation and distribution of drug products. Students
will have the opportunity to examine current literature. Problem
solving skills will be nurtured.
Required course
APS 670 Methods in Pharmacokinetics and
Pharmacodynamics
APS 621 Manufacturing Pharmacy I
Electives
Students must select three courses (8 credits) from the following
list:
APS 621 Manufacturing pharmacy
APS 670 Methods in Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
APS 540 Epidemiological Methods
APS 550 Pharmacoepidemiology
APS 497 or 498 Special Projects
CSC 201 Introduction to computer programming
IME 533 Advanced statistical methods for research and industry
400-level statistics course in clinical trials methods
Experiential Rotation
PHC 594 The research practicum will involve students carrying out
a research project. The students will work in close collaboration
with a faculty member as well as MS and Ph.D. graduate students.
5. Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Technology Track
Description
This track is closely related to Community Practice. It will
provide in-depth understanding of the cosmetics, self-care products
and dermatologicals from conception, to marketing, to consumer use.
Many self-care products in the market such as sunscreens, the
majority of moisturizers, and products with "anti-aging" claim
already have OTC status. Introduction of the cosmetic track is timely
because with increasing utility of the "cosmeceuticals," the
cosmetics industry is likely to be regulated within the next decade.
Students who choose the cosmetic track will have an opportunity to
study an array of courses that will provide an understanding of the
utility and marketing of cosmetics, self-care products and
dermatologicals.
Required courses
APS 498 Special Problems
APS 530 Fundamentals of Cosmetic Science
APS 532 Cosmetic Product Formulation
Electives
Students must select two courses (six credits) from the following
list:
APG 405 Psychological Anthropology
APS 453 Drug Marketing Principles
APS 461 Health Related Systems
APS 498 Special Problems
APS 530 Fundamentals of Cosmetic Science
APS 531 Basic Research in Cosmetic Science
APS 621 Manufacturing Pharmacy I
APS 622 Manufacturing Pharmacy II
CSC 201 Introduction to Computer Programing
IME 533 Adv. Stat. Methods for Research and Industry
PSY 384 Cognitive Psychology
MGT 402 Leadership and Motivation
BMS 445 Natural Products Biotechnological Drug
BMS 533 Medicinal Plants
BSL 450 Consumer Law & Legislature
MKT 311 Consumer Behavior
MKT 331 Fundamentals of Advertising
Experiential Rotation
PHC 594 This track requires community Pharmacy Clerkship and/or
research practice activities that are carried out in the
hospital-based dermatology clinics/practice, OTC industry, government
regulatory agencies, department of public health and
advertising/marketing organizations.
6. Formulation Track
Description
The formulation track will allow students the opportunity to
explore areas of interest in formulation, manufacture, compounding of
various pharmaceutical products and the concepts of industrial
pharmacy. It is intended to provide a basic understanding of the
physicochemical concepts that are essential in understanding the
processes of pharmaceutical technology.
Required courses
APS 622 Manufacturing Pharmacy II
APS 631 Advanced Physical Pharmacy
Electives
Students must pick two courses (six credits) from the following
list:
APS 621 Manufacturing Pharmacy I
APS 660 Industrial Projects
BMS 525 Experimental Techniques in Biomedical Sciences
IME 533 Advanced Statistic or an Equivalent course
Experiential Rotation
PHC 594 Research Project to be taken in the student's sixth year.
This research project will focus on the development, formulation,
stability studies and manufacture of a drug product.
7. Pharmacoeconomics and Pharmacoepidemiology Track
Description
The pharmacoeconomics and pharmacoepidemiology track will allow
students the opportunity to explore areas of interest in management,
information systems, public health and economics. Of primary
importance will be the development of skills necessary for medical
decision-making, formulary evaluation, organizational management,
public health practice and the efficient delivery of appropriate
healthcare. The role of pharmaceuticals will be emphasized. Finally,
it is anticipated that students will have the opportunity to examine
current pharmacoeconomic and pharmacoepidemiologic literature.
Required course
APS 550 Pharmcoepidemiology or
APS 580 Pharmacoeconomics
Electives
Students must select three courses (nine credits) from the
following list:
APS 406 Pharmacy Retailing
APS 440 Public Health of Infectious Disease
APS 453 Drug Marketing Principles
APS 540 Epidemiology
APS 570 Case Studies in Pharmacy Law
APS 565x Managed Care Pharmacy
APS 580 Pharmacoeconomics
APS 590x Quality Management
APS 640 Advanced Epidemiology
MSI 664 Heath Information Systems
MGT 303 Personnel Mgt.
MGT 402 Leadership and Motivation
MSI 310 Microcomputer Applications
MKT 301 Marketing Principles
MKT 331 Advertising
INS 433 Social Insurance
ECN 202 Macroeconomics
HSA 360 Health Services Administration
Experiential Rotation
PHC 594 Community Pharmacy Clerkship to be taken in the student's
sixth year of the program. The clerkship in the pharmacoeconomics and
pharmacoepidemiology track will focus on the development of
management and public health skills in community pharmacy,
institutional healthcare, chain pharmacy, pharmacy benefit
management, consultation and government agency environments.