Pharmacists completing the ID pharmacy fellowship in antimicrobial stewardship will gain experience in developing research questions, designing protocols and interventions, managing and analyzing quantitative data, and publishing research findings. Further, they will learn to develop, implement, and assess multidisciplinary antimicrobial stewardship programs on a system-wide level for inpatient and ambulatory settings. They will be skilled in educating other health care professionals, students, and patients, and will exemplify professionalism both in philosophy and by example. Upon completion of the program, fellows will be able to apply scientific investigation to the improvement of infectious diseases pharmacy practice. The ideal candidate will be interested in academic infectious diseases and public health faculty positions, or adapting practice-based antimicrobial stewardship research into their clinical practice upon graduation. This program is offered jointly through Henry Ford Hospital Department of Pharmacy Services and Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
Program structure
Over the course of the program, the fellow is responsible for developing at least 2 to 3 research proposals for which he or she will serve as co-primary investigator.
They will maintain an active role in the antimicrobial stewardship program through longitudinal research, service, and teaching.
Graduate level coursework in biostatistics, epidemiology and public health at Wayne State University is required, with tuition reimbursement available. Fellows have the option to complete a graduate certificate in public health or continue their coursework to complete their Master of Public Health if desired.
Additional activities
Fellows are provided opportunities to teach, including didactics, small group facilitation, and clinical precepting. An elective 1-year teaching certificate program is available in collaboration with Wayne State University.
Participation in pharmacy seminar series, ID division didactic lectures, and microbiology rounds is expected.
The design and submission of a grant application is required for completion of the program.
Fellows are exposed to various opportunities to present at regional, national, and international meetings.
Fellows receive a competitive stipend and benefits including health insurance, sick and professional leave, and professional travel reimbursement.
Director: Michael P. Veve, PharmD, MPH; Clinical Associate Professor, Wayne State University; Infectious Diseases Pharmacist, Henry Ford Health System.
Program Affiliate and Co-Director: Susan L. Davis, PharmD, FIDP; Associate Dean for Pharmacy and Clinical Professor, Wayne State University
Other program faculty: Rachel Kenney, PharmD; Nathan Everson, PharmD; Anita Shallal, MD; Marcus Zervos, MD; Linoj Samuel, PhD; Bob Tibbetts, PhD; Geehan Suleyman, MD
For more information visit: https://www.henryford.com/hcp/med-ed/allied/pharmacy/id-fellowship
This is a 2-year program with one position available every two-year cycle.
Applicants must be graduates of an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy, have completed an ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Practice residency or equivalent experience, and be eligible for Michigan pharmacist licensure, and position interviews are required. A letter of intent, curriculum vitae, academic transcripts, and three letters of recommendation should be submitted.
Henry Ford Health consists of 5 acute care hospitals, the Henry Ford Medical Group, 28 Henry Ford Medical centers, 3 Behavioral Health facilities, and the Health Alliance Insurance Plan.