Froedtert Hospital is inviting recent pharmacy program acceptances to apply for their pharmacy internship program. The internship provides opportunities for professional development and skills training to become a well-rounded clinical pharmacist. Interns gain experience in central pharmacy duties, clinical services like medication histories and counseling, and networking with healthcare professionals. The program offers part-time hours during the academic year with potential for more hours in the summer. Application is due by August 5th and materials should be emailed to the program director.

1. Froedtert Hospital Pharmacy Internship Program<br />Congratulations<br />Congratulations on your recent acceptance to Concordia University Wisconsin School of Pharmacy! We are certain you are looking forward to an exciting and rewarding four years as you work toward completing your Doctor of Pharmacy degree and joining the profession of pharmacy. To enhance your educational experience over the coming years, we thought you may be interested to learn about job opportunities available for pharmacy students at Froedtert Hospital. <br />Froedtert Hospital<br />Froedtert Hospital is a 500-bed academic medical center located in Milwaukee, WI. Froedtert ranks 1st in Milwaukee according to the US News & World Report’s inaugural “America’s Best Hospitals.”<br />Pharmacy Services<br />Froedtert Hospital offers the excitement of working at an academic medical center, where teaching and research are integral to patient care. Clinical pharmacists are important members of the healthcare team whose responsibilities include completing detailed admission medication histories, pharmacokinetic drug monitoring, rounding with the multidisciplinary team, medication order review / verification, answering drug information questions, and teaching students / residents. If you are interested in using your skills, growing, learning, and being part of an exceptional pharmacy team that will launch your career in pharmacy, we invite you to apply for the Froedtert Hospital Pharmacy Internship Program.<br />Career Planning and Preparation<br />The goal of Froedtert’s internship program is to foster the professional development of highly motivated student pharmacists. Our internship training is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to become a well-rounded clinical pharmacist. More and more employers recognize the value of hospital internship training. A student pharmacist who has completed a hospital internship program will have a competitive advantage in the job market upon graduation from pharmacy school, especially if planning to complete a pharmacy residency. Other advantages include:<br />Networking opportunities with a variety of healthcare professionals<br />Collaborating as part of a multidisciplinary team<br />Obtaining career advice from various mentors<br />Competitive pay<br />For more information regarding Froedtert’s pharmacy services and residency program, visit http://www.froedtert.com/ForHealthcareProfessionals/ProfessionalEducation/PharmacyResidencyPrograms/FactSheet.htm <br />We encourage you to begin your career planning now by finding valuable information for pharmacy students at http://www.ashp.org/menu/InformationFor/PharmacyStudents.aspx <br />Requirements<br />No prior experience required<br />Intern Responsibilities <br />See reverse side for details and application instructions<br />Inpatient (4 open positions)Intern I(2011 – 2012)Academic Year (Sept – May)- Part time (one 6-hr evening shift per week, two 8-hr shifts every other weekend; ~14 hrs/wk)- Central pharmacy duties (e.g. drug repackaging, dispensing, sterile product preparation)- Access to clinical pharmacist/pharmacy team shadowing experiencesSummer (June – Aug)- Part time with option to flex up hours as needed (up to 40 hrs/wk)- Central pharmacy duties- Attend staff meetings, clinical presentations, and intern discussionsIntern II(2012 – 2013)Academic Year- Part time (one 6-hr evening shift per week, two 8-hr shifts every other weekend; ~14 hrs/wk)- Expanded central pharmacy duties- Acquire medication histories upon hospital admission- Access to clinical pharmacist/pharmacy team shadowing experiencesSummer - Part time with option to flex up hours as needed (up to 40 hrs/wk)- Expanded central pharmacy duties- Acquire medication histories upon hospital admission- Conduct medication reconciliation- Assist clinical pharmacists in various clinical duties- Attend staff meetings, clinical presentations, and intern discussionsIntern III(2013 – 2014)Academic Year- Part time (one 6-hr shift per weeknight, two 8-hr shifts every other weekend; ~14 hrs/wk)- Medication histories and reconciliation- Pharmacokinetic drug monitoring- Medication counseling to discharged patients- Assist with patient profile review- Research drug information questions- Attend staff meetings, clinical presentations, and intern discussions Summer- Part time with option to flex up hours as needed (up to 40 hrs/wk)- Expanded roles Intern IV(2014 – 2015)Academic Year- Same as Intern III responsibilities- Help train less experienced internsGRADUATE!<br />Application Instructions<br />Please do not hesitate to contact the program director, Ryan Fleming, PGY2 Administrative Resident, at rfleming@froedterthealth.org, or Todd Karpinski, Director of Pharmacy, at tkarpins@froedterthealth.org with any questions regarding Froedtert’s internship program.<br />Application materials include: <br />Cover Letter<br />Resume<br />Cover letter and resume must be submitted electronically by August 5, 2011. Please email cover letter and resume to Ryan Fleming at rfleming@froedterthealth.org.<br />