Fellowship in Clinical Pharmacogenomics

2019 Fellow Dr. Ryley Uber presenting to faculty

The University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy offers a 2-year fellowship designed to provide a strong foundation in clinical pharmacogenomics, implementation science, and translational research. Our goal is to train future independent researchers, faculty members, and health system leaders with a solid foundation in pharmacogenomics and precision medicine. Download the PDF with this information.

• Conduct research with the objective of advancing the science and application of pharmacogenomics and precision medicine. Specifically, in the areas of implementation science; translational and clinical outcomes research; return of results and pharmacogenomics education; and clinical informatics. 


• Participate in ongoing clinical and research initiatives including Pittsburgh Pharmacogenomics (PittPGx) programs currently deployed across the UPMC system -- the Clinical Pharmacogenomics Service, the Rx initiative, the Primary Care Precision Medicine Clinic, Test2Learn training program, the Pharmacogenomics Center of Excellence as well as nationally-funded pharmacogenomics research projects.


• Be mentored by University of Pittsburgh and UPMC leaders within the School of Pharmacy, the Clinical and Translational Science Institute, and the Institute for Precision Medicine. 


• Gain core learning experiences through mentored research and development (50% effort), patient care (25% effort), and scholarship/graduate coursework (25% effort). 
• Have the option to enroll in a Pharmacogenomics Certificate program or a Clinical/Translational Research certificate program from the University of Pittsburgh. Fellows may also apply to enter the MS or PhD program at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy.
• Receive an annual stipend and health insurance.

Eligibility

Applicants should possess a PharmD degree (residency training preferred but not required), eligibility for pharmacist licensure in PA, and a passion for translational and/or implementation science.

Coursework

Fellows have the option to enroll in a MS in Clinical Research Pharmacogenomics Certificate program or a Clinical/Translational Research certificate program from the University of Pittsburgh. Fellows may also apply to enter the MS or PhD program in Clinical Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. 

Application

Applicants should possess a PharmD degree (residency training preferred), eligibility for pharmacist licensure in PA, and a passion for translational and/or implementation science. A competitive stipend with benefits and travel support is provided. Please submit a letter of intent, CV, transcripts, and 3 letters of recommendation to Dr. Philip Empey at pempey@pitt.edu. 

Meet the Current Fellows

Katherine (Katie) Riden, PharmD – 2020 Fellow
Katherine Robinson, PharmD, BPCS – 2021 Fellow