The Medco Managed Care Pharmacy Practice Residency is an organized, one-year, post-graduate training program that focuses on the development of the knowledge and skills pharmacists need in order to assume leadership roles within a managed care practice setting.

Professional Affiliations:

• AMCP-ASHP accredited: yes

Length of Residency:
One year, June 26, 2006 - June 22, 2007

Application Deadline:
January 05, 2006

Estimated Stipend:
$37,000 (reviewed yearly)

Benefits:

• Paid vacation, holidays, sick, and personal days
• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Paid travel / registration to educational meetings

Residency Structure:

• Orientation — 1 month
• Drug Information / Formulary Management — 2 months
• Clinical Practice & Education — 3 months
• Coverage Management / Clinical Therapeutics — 3 months
• Elective Rotations — 3 months

The residency program also has a research component. The results will be presented at a professional pharmacy conference and/or published in a peer-reviewed journal. The completion of research projects will allow the residents to enhance their project planning and development.

Unique Aspects of the Program:

• Residents participate in a daily conference meeting with the Clinical Consultation Service Team, which provides therapeutic advice and drug information to Medco pharmacists
• Exposure to innovative pharmacy models, automation, and information technology
• Exposure to the legislative and regulatory aspects of pharmacy
• Attendance and participation in a National P&T Committee Meeting
• Attendance at national pharmacy conferences

Residency Sites:

• Medco Health Solutions, Inc., Corporate Headquarters; Franklin Lakes, NJ

Faculty / Instructors:

• Doris Fishman, MS, RPh
• Departmental Preceptors

Requirements of Applicants:

• Pharm.D. degree from an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy
• Eligibility for New Jersey licensure
• Application
• Letter of Intent
• Curriculum Vitae
• Official transcript
• Three letters of recommendation
• Telephone interview by members of the residency committee
• On-site interview (upon invitation)
• Preferred Managed Care Rotation and/or experience
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment
• Motivation, enthusiasm, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Please Forward All Information to:
Doris Fishman, MS, RPh
Senior Director, Clinical Therapeutics
Director, Pharmacy Residency Program
Medco Health Solutions, Inc.
100 Parsons Pond Drive, Mail Stop F2-3
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417

For Additional Information, contact:
Doris Fishman, 201-269-6159, MedcoRProg@medco.com