About the Fellowship
Overview
Home to programs in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and pharmacology and toxicology, the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy (PCP) is where modern pharmacy started. Since its founding in 1821 as the first college of pharmacy in North America, names like McNeil, Lilly, Wyeth — founders of the top pharmaceutical companies in the world — and many others have launched their careers here. We continue that tradition of excellence with our hands-on approach, offering future industry pharmacists experience — practically from day one.
The mission of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy is to educate and develop students to become leaders and innovators in patient care, research and business who are differentiated by their professional and ethical values.
Founded in 2007, the Pharmaceutical Industry and Education Fellowship Program at Saint Joseph’s University's Philadelphia College of Pharmacy provides pharmacists with hands-on experiential training in a collaborative, team-based corporate environment. The academic component of the fellowship provides opportunities to apply new skills and enhance professional growth in pursuit of a career in the pharmaceutical industry.
Throughout the program, fellows are expected to:
- Develop and cultivate core skills and competencies in analytical reasoning, critical and strategic thinking, problem-solving, communication, influencing and teamwork.
- Develop professional responsibility and enhance leadership presence.
- Enhance interpersonal communication through scientific engagement with healthcare providers, strategic business partners and patients.
- Strengthen verbal and written scientific communication skills.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of all applicable laws, regulations and guidance documents pertaining to specific functional roles.
- Utilize and apply critical thinking and clinical knowledge to all projects and assignments.
A Message from Our Fellowship Director
On behalf of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy at Saint Joseph’s University, I would like to thank you for your interest in our Fellowship program! Our Industry Fellowship Programs provide fellows with outstanding educational opportunities, including professional development programming and options to pursue certifications or a master’s degree. I invite you to consider joining our team and wish you the best of luck during the application process.
James M. Hollands, PharmD, MS, BCPS, FCPP
Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy;
Vice Chair and Associate Director Department of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacy Administration;
Director, Pharmaceutical Industry and Education Fellowship Programs
Academic Overview
Fellows will spend 4 days per week with their respective companies. Fellows are expected to be in-person at the university 1 day per week, typically Fridays. There are a variety of academic and professional development activities that occur during the in-person university component.
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- Appointment to clinical instructor in Pharmacy Practice in Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
- Complete a 12-month teaching certificate program
- Engage in small group teaching
- Develop an ACPE-accredited CE presentation
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- Participate in professional development workshops, student organizations, project leadership and mentoring activities.
- Attend meetings and conferences to enhance knowledge, support fellowship recruitment, staff the medical information booth and engage in professional networking.
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- Collaborate with faculty on an IRB-approved research project.
- Enroll tuition-free in the online MBA in Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Business.