The Pharmacology and Pharmacy Selective will provide those who enroll with a detailed overview and understanding of basic pharmacology and drug development concepts, including, but not limited to drug-receptor interaction, elucidation of the mechanism of action, pharmacokinetic and drug metabolism concepts, active/toxic metabolites, role of pharmacogenomics and drug-drug interactions, the drug discovery and development process, overview of regulatory requirements and the FDA approval process, and clinical trials (phases 0 to 4). Students will be expected to learn what are the requirements of a safe and effective drug, what are possible sources for new drugs and what are the basic regulatory requirements for their approval, what are the effects of pharmacogenomics and drug-drug interactions, and what are the basic concepts of clinical trials. The corresponding clinical section, Acute Care Pharmacy selective is designed to offer students insight into the intricate workings of pharmacy in the acute care setting. Students will work alongside clinical pharmacists and pharmacy administration who will explain their pharmacy services and their role in patient care. Students are expected to learn pharmacy operations, methods utilized to minimize medication errors, role of the clinical pharmacist in the medical team, and an overview of pharmaco-economics.
Course Director Contact Information
pbuchwald@med.miami.edu
Jillian Lykon, PharmD, BCOP
jxl2378@med.miami.edu
dxp638@med.miami.edu
jrm605@med.miami.edu
