LIU Pharmacy & Medical Knowledge Group Lasdon Research Fellowship Program in Drug Information and Medical Communications
The goal of the LIU Pharmacy & Medical Knowledge Group Lasdon Research Fellowship Program in Drug Information and Medical Communications is to provide Doctors of Pharmacy with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to enter and succeed in the medical communications and biopharmaceutical industries. Through this program, the Fellow will gain expertise in a fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic company. The Fellow will work closely with experienced professionals to leverage his/her clinical training to develop a broad range of promotional materials. While developing skills in the many facets of the medical communications industry, the Fellow will also develop and enhance his/her skills in accessing, analyzing, and responding to a wide range of drug information queries, and will also develop his/her teaching skills. These complementary skills will be developed through practice at Medical Knowledge Group (MKG), comprised of best-in-class medical communications, health care consulting, and data analytics companies and at LIU Pharmacy and the drug information service offered through the Leonardi Institute for Health Analytics and AI.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The LIU Pharmacy & Medical Knowledge Group Lasdon Research Fellowship Program in Drug Information and Medical Communications is a 1-year program that begins on or around July 1. One position is available annually.
At MKG (total of 9 months), the fellow:
- Works alongside highly experienced medical and scientific professionals to strengthen his/her writing skills by developing presentations for professional speaker engagements, video scripts, educational workbooks, and executive summaries of key events
- Interfaces with clients to develop materials that meet their clinical and strategic objectives
- Provides input while attending project meetings and helps facilitate projects
At LIU Pharmacy (total of 3 months), the fellow:
- Functions as part of a team of specialists at the Leonardi Institute for Health Analytics and AI to respond to drug information questions
- Delivers presentation, facilitates recitations, and precepts students enrolled in an advanced pharmacy practice experience
- Works alongside LIU Pharmacy’s Continuing Professional Education Department to develop and present professional programs
- Partakes in a longitudinal scholarly project and has the ability to complete a teaching certificate program
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THE FELLOWSHIP COMMENCING JULY 2023
Step 1: Submit required documents- Send a letter of intent and a curriculum vitae to: joseph.nathan@liu.edu and sara.grossman@liu.edu before November 8, 2022
- Send 3 letters of recommendation and an unofficial copy of your transcript to: joseph.nathan@liu.edu and sara.grossman@liu.edu before November 21, 2022
- Virtual interviews will be conducted with personnel from LIU Pharmacy
- Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis through November 21, 2022
- Top candidates will interview with personnel from MKG throughout the month of November
PROGRAM DIRECTORS
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Joseph P. Nathan, MS, PharmD |
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Sara Grossman, PharmD Co-director, Leonardi Institute for Health Analytics and AI Adjunct Assistant Professor Drug Information Specialist LIU Pharmacy |
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Nick Kappas, PhD Executive Vice President and Department Head, Medical and Scientific Affairs Medical Knowledge Group |
| CURRENT FELLOW | |
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Sara Taha, PharmD, LIU Pharmacy " The Ladson Research Fellowship has given me the opportunity to explore and take part in a variety of experiences that will contribute to my development as an industry professional. As a Drug Information and Medical Communications fellow, I have the opportunity to not only practice at LIU Pharmacy’s drug information center, but also oversee students in different phases of their professional career. During my time at LIU Pharmacy, I was able to supply drug information deliverables that are medically and scientifically accurate, balanced, and meet healthcare professionals’ requirements, ensure appropriate and timely update of deliverables based on customer insights and/or therapeutic area, and gain an in-depth understanding of associated disease states, treatment guidelines, labeling, and relevant data based on the question tasked. At MKG, I am looking forward to experiencing the dynamic work environment of a medical communications agency and participating in advisory board meetings across the country.” |
| PAST FELLOWS | |
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Razwan Miah, PharmD
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Raneem Abdalla, PharmD
Associate Scientific Director, Lockwood |
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Alicja Siuzdak, PharmD
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Anastasiya Shor, PharmD
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Gregory Anagnostos, PharmD |
CONTACT INFORMATION
Joseph Nathan, MS, PharmD
75 DeKalb Avenue
Room HS612
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Tel: 718-488-1251
Email: joseph.nathan@liu.edu
Sara Grossman, PharmD
75 DeKalb Avenue
Room HS610
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Tel: 718-488-3460
Email: sara.grossman@liu.edu