Rutgers Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy

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Click here to view the Rutgers Fellowship Flash Presentation In 1984, the School of Pharmacy and two pharmaceutical companies initiated a collaborative pilot program to evaluate the potential contributions of clinically trained pharmacists in the pharmaceutical industry practice setting. Over the past 20 years, the program has grown exponentially to include 13 different companies (including several of the top ten global companies) within the pharmaceutical industry and related medical communications business. An exciting development in the Program was the establishment of the Institute for Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowships in 2002 and the appointment of Dr. James Alexander, one of the first fellows to complete the program, as its Director. Over 80 Pharm.D.s now participate in the Fellowship Program annually. Over 500 Fellows have successfully completed the Program to date, and are now pursuing influential and rewarding careers in the pharmaceutical industry both in the US and abroad. The growth of the program has been due to the emergence of the Pharm.D. degree as well as an industry-wide desire to use clinical pharmacists throughout the corporate structure. The Program is nationally recognized, trusted, and proven as the pathway to industry for pharmacists. Under the leadership of Dr. Joseph A. Barone, Chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration, Dean John L. Colaizzi, and Dr. James Alexander, the Program has grown dramatically to become nationally recognized as the premier Program for pharmacists seeking a career in the pharmaceutical industry. Through the generosity of Dr. Ernest Mario, who provided an endowment for the Institute, the program was able to plan for the administrative support needed to expand and maintain its high quality.		KEY PROGRAM FEATURES The Rutgers Pharmaceuticals Industry Fellowship Program FOSTERs the growth and development of future pharmaceutical industry professionals through the following key program features: Family of Leading Companies - Partners include several of the top 10 global pharmaceutical companies Outstanding Alumni Track Record - 500 alumni hold prominent positions at 75 different companies Strong Network of Fellows and Alumni – All 80 fellows interact frequently with current and former fellows, and are connected to an expansive network at all levels of the pharmaceutical industry Trusted and proven - For nearly 25 years, the Rutgers program has been nationally recognized, trusted, and proven as the pathway to industry for pharmacists Enhanced Career Path Development - Increasingly challenging assignments build depth of experience and enhance the potential for accelerated career path development Rigorous Academic Component - Rutgers affiliation provides academic and professional development opportunities