Duquesne University Mylan School of Pharmacy
Clinical Research Fellowship
Specialty: Outcomes Research, Pediatrics
Director:
Jennifer Elliott, PharmD, Duquesne University, School of Pharmacy
Faculty:
Jordan Covvey, PharmD, PhD, BCPS, Duquesne University, School of Pharmacy
Deborah Gentile, MD, Allegheny Health Network, Division of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
Melissa Kalarchian, PhD, Duquesne University, School of Nursing
Khalid Kamal, MPharm, PhD, Duquesne University, School of Pharmacy
Program Duration:
July 1, 2016 – June 30 2018
Overview:
The purpose of the Clinical Research Fellowship at Duquesne University is to develop
competency and expertise in the scientific research process, including hypothesis generation
and development, study design, protocol development, grantsmanship, study coordination,
data collection, analysis and interpretation, technical skills development, presentation of
results, and manuscript preparation and publication.
A fellowship candidate is expected to possess appropriate practice skills relevant to the
knowledge area of the fellowship. The fellow will spend 80% of their time on research-related
activities. The other 20% will be spent on teaching, service and professional development.
Fellowship applicants must have a PharmD, and be eligible for pharmacy licensure in
Pennsylvania prior to the start of the fellowship. Residency training (PGY1 and/or PGY2) is
preferred. Applicants should have prior experience in research, and a strong desire to pursue a
career in clinical research.
The fellow will gain clinical research and practice experience through current research
programs in the areas of pediatric asthma and obesity. The goals of the asthma program are to
develop accurate and efficient methods for identifying asthma prevalence and control in the
Pittsburgh region and to improve asthma outcomes through school-based asthma management
programs. The pediatric obesity program focuses on weight management interventions for
youth, particularly those with intellectual disabilities. Additional fellow-initiated research
pursuits based on interest will be expected in coordination with pharmacy administration
faculty using related clinical scholarship methodologies in surveys, pharmacoeconomics and/or
database research. Fellowship faculty have secured over $1,000,000 in external funding to
support these research programs.
The fellow will be provided with office space on-site at Duquesne, and will have access to a
variety of facilities for education, research and recreation. The stipend is $60,000 per year with
full medical benefits initiating on day 1 of employment. For more information about full
benefits, please visit www.duq.edu/benefits.
Graduates of the clinical research fellowship are prepared for entry-level positions in academia
and industry, as well as clinical roles with scholarly focus.
About the site:
Duquesne University is a private university located in downtown Pittsburgh, PA, in existence
since 1878. The Mylan School of Pharmacy graduated its first class in 1928 and currently trains
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) students in both weekday and weekend pathways, as well as
PGY1 and PGY2 residents in pharmacy practice, ambulatory care, community practice, specialty
pharmacy and long-term care.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2016
If you are interested in this position, or would like additional information, please contact
Jennifer Elliott (elliott3@duq.edu).