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Phu Van Duong, PharmD, MBA, BCPS (AQ-ID), AAHIVP
504 ROYER DRIVE • LANCASTER, PA 17601
MOBILE (484) 883-6519 • E-FACSIMILE 781.240.6115
[email protected] • [email protected]
EDUCATION
2009 – 2012
Master of Business Administration
Lebanon Valley College
2000 – 2006
Doctor of Pharmacy
Magna Cum Laude, Temple University School of Pharmacy
Annville, PA
Philadelphia, PA
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
September 2014
August 2014
March 2013
Application of Pharmacokinetic / Pharmacodynamic Models
Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy
Measurement, Design, and Analysis Methods for Health Outcomes Research
Harvard School of Public Health
Health Policy and the Affordable Care Act
University of Pennsylvania
December 2011 – Present
BCPS - Added Qualifications in Infectious Diseases
July 2011 – Present
American Academy of HIV Medicine Pharmacist (AAHIVM ID#117886)
November 2010 – Present
Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy Specialty (Credential# 3100256)
March 2010
MAD-ID Antimicrobial Stewardship Certification
November 2009
Pennsylvania Authorization to Administer Injectables License (RPI-001984)
July 2006
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification
July 2006 – Present
Basic Life Support Certification
July 2006 – Present
Pennsylvania Registered Pharmacist License (RP-441172)
Washington, D.C.
Boston, MA
Philadelphia, PA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
June 2013 – Present
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Clinical Scientific Director – New England/Central PA, Cubist Pharmaceuticals
Lexington, MA
Foster professional relationships with key opinion leaders across different healthcare organizations in the areas of medical
education, clinical research, and health economics and outcomes research
Deliver medical presentations to diverse audiences including physicians, pharmacists, nurses and other key stakeholders in
different healthcare environments
Develop opportunities for and engage in individual research opportunities with key opinion leaders
Contribute to the development and implementation of medical education strategies and initiatives to support product
portfolio and pipeline
Maintain cross-functional collaboration with internal and external field teams to provide scientific expertise and function as
a scientific advisor with Clinical Research, Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs Product Teams, Global Medical Affairs Strategy
and Research, Commercial, etc.
Contribute to internal training for headquarter and field based teams
Attend and participate in scientific meetings and conferences for the purpose of maintaining clinical and scientific expertise
and provide strategic insight into emerging scientific data and healthcare trends
Support clinical research and health economics and outcomes research through site identification and site feasibility, strategic
discussions, protocol development and study management
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Support speaker training initiatives
Support and moderate advisory board meetings as needed
Update and maintain nonpromotional medical education slide decks (ie. Infectious Disease Medical Education Series PK/PD
of Antibiotics in Special Populations, Antimicrobial Stewardship in Pediatrics Population)
May 2013 – Present
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Infectious Diseases Clinical Subject Matter Expert, Vecna Technologies
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Greenbelt, MD
Develop and expand capabilities of infection control and antimicrobial stewardship software applications (e.g. Quality
Compass PathFinder); collaborate closely with engineers and sales team
Facilitate and service clients with updated prescribing guidelines and usage measurements (e.g. Days of therapy, defined
daily dose); monitor antimicrobial resistance and develop institutional antibiograms; work to document product
requirements and user stories; establish vision for new features, train users, and assist in reviewing proposals for grants and
business development opportunities
July 2007 – May 2013 Infectious Disease Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Lancaster General Hospital
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Lancaster, PA
Provide comprehensive clinical services one weekend per schedule include but not limited to pharmacokinetic dosing and
monitoring service, anticoagulation service, renal auto-adjustment, etc.
April 2012 – June 2013
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Clinical Pharmacist, Lancaster General Hospital
Lancaster, PA
Co-director of antimicrobial stewardship program, offer continuous quality improvement through creation and revision of
protocols and policies; optimize infectious disease related CMS Core Measures; provide pharmacokinetics consults; conduct
medication use evaluations; round with Infectious Disease physicians; precept PGY-1 pharmacy residents, students and
interns; serve as mentor and drug information specialist for clinical staff pharmacists; ensure appropriate and safe dispensing
of medications through order entry; provide in-services and case conferences for nurses, pharmacists and physicians;
participate in Rapid Responses; train new staff for pharmacokinetics and all infectious disease related initiatives; resolve
antibiotic shortage issues; recruit residents and pharmacists at career fairs; vaccinate co-workers and hospital employees
during influenza season; create institutional antibiograms; track and report antibiotic use regularly
Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care at HIV clinic affiliated with Lancaster General Hospital
Coordinate pharmacy internship of up to 9 interns; manage scheduling; conduct annual performance evaluations; plan weekly
education sessions; schedule pharmacy educational trips
Qualified Vietnamese interpreter for the hospital’s Linguistic Employment Advancement Program (LEAP) certified by Cyracom
and the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)
July 2006 – June 2007
Pharmacy Practice Resident, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
July 2006 – January 2007
Relief Pharmacist, Albertsons-Savons (ACME) Pharmacy
Philadelphia, PA
June 2003 – July 2006
Pharmacy Intern, Albertsons-Savons (ACME) Pharmacy
Downingtown, PA
June 2004 – August 2004
Pharmacy Intern, Kaiser Permanente National Summer Internship Program
January 2003 – January 2004 Pharmacy Intern, Temple University Hospital Externship Program
Boulder, CO
Philadelphia, PA
PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCE
Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP)
 Use software applications EPIC (Best Practice Alerts) and Quality Compass PathFinder to identify eligible patients requiring
interventions based on the pooling of data from culture results, laboratory values, and medications
 ASP interventions are focused on the following: drug-bug mismatch; multi-drug resistant organisms with inadequate
antimicrobial coverage; de-escalation opportunities; criteria-based usage for broad spectrum antibiotics; duplicated
anaerobic coverage; review appropriateness of treatment for all Clostridium difficile infection cases; inappropriate duration
of treatment; IV-to-PO antimicrobial conversions; all bacteremia cases; and dose optimization opportunities
 Monitor and analyze patient outcomes, intervention acceptance rate, and cost-savings for ASP
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Medication Use Evaluations
 Retrospective review of cefepime use and review cefepime-associated non-convulsive status epilepticus
 Retrospective review of daptomycin use
 Retrospective review of meropenem use and appropriateness of Hartford pharmacodynamic dosing protocol
 Retrospective review of diagnosis and treatment of Clostridium difficile infection
 Retrospective review of tigecycline use
 Prospective analysis of antimicrobial stewardship program
 Retrospective review of patients with possible vancomycin-associated renal impairment
 Prospective analysis of IV-to-PO interventions and impact on direct and indirect costs and patient care
 Retrospective review of piperacillin / tazobactam use
 Retrospective assessment of proper administration and documentation of gentamicin in the medication administration
records in the Intensive Care Nursery
Initiatives and Protocol / Policy Development
 Initiated pharmacy-assisted active pneumococcal vaccinations to inpatients and developed strategies to attain and maintain
pneumococcal vaccination compliance goals as defined by CMS core measures
 Developed colistin-associated error mitigation initiative and implemented pharmacy-to-dose and monitor colistin program
 Performed a root cause analysis for missing medications on nursing units and utilized Six Sigma and Lean processes to propose
possible solutions (projected savings of $70,000)
 Revised and updated influenza and pneumococcal vaccination screening forms to meet CDC guidelines
 Collaborated with Pulmonary department to develop policy regarding inhaled antibiotic therapy (e.g. colistin, tobramycin)
 Analyzed cost-savings and launched pharmacy auto-interchange of echinocandin (micafungin in place of caspofungin) with
annual projected savings of $15,000
 Collaborated with cardiology colleague to initiate medication desensitization protocol
 Active involvement in planning and participation of hospital-wide employee influenza vaccination program
 Co-created Antimicrobial Stewardship Program with projected annual drug cost savings of $370,000
 Revamped Pharmacist-managed pharmacokinetic program and standardized dosing protocols for vancomycin and
aminoglycosides; launched pharmacokinetic dosing protocols for digoxin, phenytoin, theophylline, valproic acid, tacrolimus,
and lithium
 Initiated pharmacy auto-dosing protocol for meropenem pharmacodynamic dose optimization with projected annual drug
cost savings of $37,000 and optional meropenem three hour prolonged infusion for patients in ICU
 Launched pharmacy auto-interchange protocol for prolonged infusion Zosyn with projected annual savings of $120,000
 Launched pharmacist-initiated IV-to-PO conversion program
 Performed formulary drug class reviews for echinocandins, carbapenems, and fluoroquinolones
 Presented drug monographs for pneumococcal conjugate vaccine 13-valent, posaconazole, zanamivir, telavancin, peramivir,
raltegravir, ceftaroline, fidaxomicin, and other antimicrobials
 Recommended numerous therapeutic interchanges for formulary purposes and for critical antibiotic shortages
 Streamlined fluoroquinolone use per indications
 Promoted and initiated vancomycin IV for oral use with projected annual savings of $50,000
 Standardized intracolonic vancomycin protocol for outpatient treatment
 Pharmacy-initiated weight based auto-conversion for cefazolin
 Revised and updated policies and procedures involving drug interactions with enteral nutrition
Memoranda to Medical and Dental Staff
 Tigecycline-associated mortality
 Daptomycin-associated eosinophilic pneumonitis
 Information regarding Fluzone high-dose
 Critical shortage of clindamycin and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole and alternative antibiotic options
 Critical aztreonam shortage and need for alternative gram-negative coverage with pseudomonas coverage
 Cefepime-associated mortality and restriction to the prescribing of Infectious Disease physicians
 Fluoroquinolone-induced tendonitis and tendinopathy
 Updated endocarditis prophylaxis per AHA guidelines
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ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
2015
Guest Lecturer, Northeastern University School of Pharmacy
Boston, MA
July 2013 – Present
Preceptor for Clinical Research and Medical Affairs fellows, Cubist Pharmaceuticals
July 2013 – Present
Adjunct Faculty (precept PY4 students), Northeastern University School of Pharmacy
July 2010 – Present
Preceptor for PGY-1 pharmacy practice residents, Lancaster General Hospital
July 2006 – Present
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, University of the Sciences
Philadelphia, PA
Lexington, MA
Boston, MA
Lancaster, PA
2012
Guest Lecturer, Eastern Mennonite University
2006, 2012
Guest Lecturer, Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
2001
Teaching Assistant, Temple University
 Intermediate Algebra
Philadelphia, PA
August 2000 – 2002 Math and Science Tutor, Temple University Math and Science Resource Center
 Biology, Organic Chemistry, and Calculus
Lancaster, PA
Philadelphia, PA
COMMITTEES
Cubist Pharmaceuticals
 Member, Antimicrobial Stewardship Council / Antimicrobial Stewardship Outreach Group
 Member, Gram Positive Council
 PRN Member, Launch Readiness Council
Lancaster General Hospital
 Secretary, Antimicrobial Utilization Subcommittee
 Chairperson, Pharmacokinetics Pharmacy Committee
 Member, Infection Control Committee
 Member, Immunization Task Force
 Member, Pulmonary Care Management Team
 Active Participant, Formulary and Pharmacy and Therapeutic committees
 Pharmacy liaison, Microbiology and Infection Control departments
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
2014 – Present
2006 – 2013
2002 – 2006
2003 – 2006
SEPSHP representative to the Board of Directors, Pennsylvania Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Internship Coordinator, LGH
Secretary and Treasurer, Temple University School of Pharmacy Class of 2006
 Managed class financial operations; planned fundraising activities (raised $24,000 during pharmacy
school years); acted as liaison for pharmacy class and faculty
Co-chair of Operation Immunization, American Pharmacists Association
 Received APhA Region II chapter award for Operation Immunization during APhA National Meeting in
2005; designed billboard posted in North Philadelphia during November 2004 to increase immunization
awareness; produced and distributed flyers about the influenza and meningococcal vaccines; educated
mothers-to-be at local maternity clinic about childhood vaccines; organized influenza screenings in Oct.
and Nov. 2003
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2003 – 2006
2003 – 2006
Historian, Rho Chi Pharmaceutical Honor Society
 Edited and published “The Monograph”, a Rho Chi newsletter; organized annual regional meeting at
Temple University School of Pharmacy
Class Representative, Pennsylvania Society of Health-System Pharmacists
 Organized drug-interaction information booth for Pharmacy Week; planned fund raising activities
HONORS AND RECOGNITION
June 2013
June 2006
June 2003, June 2005
June 2004
2002 – 2003
2000 – 2004
2000 – 2001
June 2001
2000 – 2006
Preceptor of the Year, Lancaster General Health Pharmacy Practice Residency
Isadore M. Ostrum Award, Outstanding Senior Man
Wiley Pharmacy Scholarship Award
Charles Bonadio Scholarship Award
Temple University School of Pharmacy, Academic Achievement Scholarship
Lieutenant Bolenius Ritchie Memorial Scholarship
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Scholarship
American Field Service Award: Margaret Blackburn Scholarship to the United Kingdom
Dean’s List for 11 semesters
PUBLICATIONS
Forrest, G. Van Schooneveld T, Kullar R, Schulz L, Duong P, Postelnick M. Use of Electronic Health Records and Clinical Decision
Support Systems for Antimicrobial Stewardship. Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2014:59 (Supplement 3).
The Retrospective Cohort of Extended-Infusion Piperacillin/Tazobactam (RECEIPT): A Multicenter Study. Yost R, Cappellety D,
Bennett J, Cat T, Dortch M, Duong P, Geriak M, Gooch M, Hansen Am, Heinrich L, Huynh N, Johnson S, Kernan W, Pasquale T,
Patel G, Sarubbi C, Tart S. Pharmacotherapy. 2011;31(8):767-775.
Letter to the editor. Walls P, Paoletti R, Duong P. Hosp Pharm 2010;45(9):1. In response to an editorial: Sterling J. Pharmacy and
laboratory collaboration. Hosp Pharm 2010;45(4):276-280.
Duong P. An Introduction to Antimicrobial Stewardship. Rx-TRA Lancaster General Pharmacy Newsletter. July 2010.
Duong, P. Q&A with Phu on the H1N1 Flu. Rx-TRA Lancaster General Pharmacy Newsletter. September 2009.
Invited Drug Review Article: Iclaprim: Old Mechanism of Action, New Spectrum of Activity. Duong P, Cooper M. Manuscript
submitted: American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy. September 2008.
DeEugenio D, DeCaro M, Duong P, Kolman L, Andrel J, Chervoneva I, Lam L, Ruggiero N, Singhal S, Greenspon A. Risk of Major
Bleeding with Concomitant Dual Antiplatelet Therapy After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients Receiving LongTerm Warfarin Therapy. Pharmacotherapy. 2007;27(5):691-6.
Raffa R, Duong P, Finney J, Garber D, Lam L, Mathew S, Patel N, Plaskett K, Shah M, Weng H. Is ‘Chemo-fog’/‘Chemo-brain’
Caused by Cancer Chemotherapy? Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics. 2006;31:129-138.
RESEARCH
March 2013
Dolutegravir Expanded Access Program (ING114916) Study
Investigators: Andrew Coco, Phu Duong, Bobbie Jo Good
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Site participation in open-label, multi-center, non-randomized study of patients with documented
raltegravir or elvitegravir resistance who have limited treatment options and who require
dolutegravir; facilitate patient enrollment and consent processes; maintain and dispense study drug;
monitor for drug-drug interactions, inclusion-exclusion criteria
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JOURNAL REVIEWER
2015 - Present
Clinical Infectious Diseases
POSTERS / PLATFORM PRESENTATIONS
Impacting Length of Intravenous Antibiotic Therapy in Community–Acquired Pneumonia Patients via Antimicrobial
Stewardship
12/2012 Poster at ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting
Las Vegas, NV
Investigators: Yevgeniya Kogan, Phu Duong, Michael Horst
Give It A Shot! Pharmacist Administration of Pneumococcal Vaccinations to Improve Core Measures at a Community Hospital
12/2011 Poster at ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting
New Orleans, LA
Investigators: Jenny Ottoson, Phu Duong, Jill Rebuck, Tina Suess, Crystal Mayles, Kim Dougherty, Michael Horst
Bad Bugs, No Drugs: Time for Antimicrobial Stewardship (Second Place)
05/2011 Lancaster General Health 4th Annual Health Sciences Poster Session
Presenter: Phu Duong
Lancaster, PA
Evaluation of Adherence to Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of Clostridium difficile Infections
05/2011 Lancaster General Health 4th Annual Health Sciences Poster Session
Presenters: Phu Duong and Yee Lee
Lancaster, PA
Prevalence and Rationale of Misguided Serum Antibiotic Monitoring
05/2010 Lancaster General Health 3rd Annual Health Sciences Poster Session
Presenters: Phu Duong and Lauren Solski
Lancaster, PA
A Prospective Case-Control Study Assessing the Effects of a Pharmacist-Managed Lipid Clinic on Adherence to Therapeutic
Lifestyle Changes, Medication Therapy and Metabolic Syndrome Risk Reduction.
05/2007 Eastern States Conference / Platform Presentation
Baltimore, MD
Presenter: Phu Duong
Alemtuzumab-Associated Pneumonitis
12/2006 Case-Report Poster at ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting
Presenters: Phu Duong and Mandelin Cooper
Anaheim, CA
Assessment of the Safety of Concomitant Aspirin/Clopidogrel Therapy in Patients Post Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
(PCI) with Stent Placement or Brachytherapy Receiving Chronic Warfarin Therapy
12/2005 Poster at ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting
Las Vegas, NV
Presenters: Phu Duong and Linh Lam
PRESENTATIONS: GRANDROUNDS, DIDACTIC LECTURES, CONTINUING EDUCATION, CASE CONFERENCES
Basics of ID: Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing
February 2015
Southeastern PSHP chapter meeting
The Role of the Medical Scientific Liaison
February 2015
Northeastern University School of Pharmacy PY3 students
Antimicrobial Therapy in the Critically Ill
February 2015
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital – Plymouth medical and pharmacy staff
Antimicrobial Stewardship and Basic Principles of Infectious Diseases
December 2014
Mount Nittany Medical Center medical and pharmacy staff
Lancaster, PA
Boston, MA
Plymouth, MA
State College, PA
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Multi-drug Resistance in Gram Negative Resistance
December 2014
Maine Infectious Diseases pharmacists
Portland, ME
Antimicrobial Therapy in the Critically Ill
December 2014
Husson University School of Pharmacy faculty and students
Bangor, ME
Tedizolid Data in Special Populations
November 2014
Cubist Clinical Scientific Directors team
Phoenix, AZ
Updates in Antimicrobial Stewardship: Technology and Biomarkers
September 2014
Southeastern PSHP chapter meeting
Antimicrobial Stewardship Program: Initiation and Justification
May 2014
Lemuel Shattuck Hospital
ASPs: Implementation, Measuring Impact and Biomarkers
May 2014
Lebanon VA medical and pharmacy staff
Antimicrobial Stewardship and Biomarkers
January 2014
Lancaster General Health, Infection Specialists of Lancaster
Antimicrobial Stewardship Program: Initiation and Justification
January 2014
Samaritan Medical Center medical and pharmacy staff
Daptomycin Combination Therapies for Nonsusceptible MRSA
November 2013
Cubist Clinical Scientific Directors team
Navigating Change in the Health Care Landscape
September 2013
Buffalo VA Medical Staff
Mount Joy, PA
Jamaica Plain, MA
Lebanon, PA
Lancaster, PA
Watertown, NY
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Buffalo, NY
Medication Reconciliation
September 2013
Cubist Clinical Scientific Directors, Northeast meeting
Ogunquit, ME
Pharmacy Grand Rounds: Bad Bugs, No Drugs: Time for Antimicrobial Stewardship
July 2012
Lancaster General Health physicians, pharmacists, and nurses
Lancaster, PA
Continuing Education Lecture: Cardiology and Infectious Diseases Pharmacology Review
April 2012
20 Nurses at Eastern Mennonite University
Lancaster, PA
A Day in the Life of an Infectious Diseases Pharmacist
April 2012
Temple University APhA/ASHP members
Business Proposal and Outcomes Analysis of an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program
November 2011
Infectious diseases clinical pharmacist colleagues
Philadelphia, PA
Lancaster, PA
VHA Best Practice Series: Clostridium Difficile Infections
May 2011
VHA web broadcast
Lancaster, PA
Prolonged Infusion Zosyn Literature Review
August 2010
Trauma Surgeons Journal Club Session
Lancaster, PA
Antibiotics Review
June 2010
Lancaster, PA
Lancaster General Health nursing staff
Multi-Drug Resistant Gram Negative Infections
May 2010
Southeastern Chapter of the Pennsylvania Society of Health System Pharmacists
Harrisburg, PA
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Pharmacokinetic Case Studies
September 2009
Morning report for Family Health medical residents
Lancaster, PA
Drug-Induced Fever
June 2009
Morning report for Family Health medical residents
Lancaster, PA
Tobramycin Pharmacokinetics (IV & Inhalation): Inappropriate Use in Non-Cystic Fibrosis Patients
May 2009
Case conference for pharmacy staff
Lancaster, PA
What are ESBLs?
March 2009
Lancaster, PA
Case conference for pharmacy staff
Tetanus
October 2008
Case conference for pharmacy staff
Lancaster, PA
A Refresher on PK and PD of Antibiotics
February 2008
Morning rounds report for Family Health medical residents
Lancaster, PA
Combating Resistant Gram-Negative Pathogens
Philadelphia, PA
February 2007
Continuing Education (A.C.P.E. #056-999-07-007-L01) at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Why Should You Consider Postgraduate Training?
October 2006
Informational lecture to PharmD candidates at Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Alcohol Withdrawal
April 2006
Inservice for faculty and students at Hershey Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA
Levosimendan for the Treatment of Acute Decompensated Heart Failure
December 2005
Inservice for faculty and students at Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Drug Counterfeiting: Is There a Remedy for This Sick Crime?
November 2005
Inservice for FDA staff
Silver Spring, MD
Bioterrorism: Are We Prepared?
July 2005
Inservice for AstraZeneca Drug Safety department staff
Wilmington, DE
Do Adjuvant Cancer Treatments Cause Cognitive Impairment in Breast Cancer Patients?
July 2005
Inservice for AstraZeneca Drug Safety department staff
Wilmington, DE
Case Report of IVIg-induced Pseudoallergic Reaction
April 2005
Presented to colleagues in Adverse Drug Reactions course
Philadelphia, PA
New Sources of Error with Medication Use Technology
April 2005
Presented to colleagues in MedErrors course
Philadelphia, PA
Aripiprazole (Abilify®) and Current Treatments of Schizophrenia
July 2004
Inservice for Kaiser Permanente staff
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
2014 to Present
2013 to Present
2012 to Present
2011 to Present
2007 to Present
Infectious Diseases Society of America
New York Society of Health-System Pharmacists – Northeastern Chapter
Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists
American Academy of HIV Medicine
American College of Clinical Pharmacy / Infectious Diseases Practice and Research Network
Boulder, CO
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2002 to Present
2007 to Present
2004
2003
2003
2002
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Pennsylvania Society of Health-System Pharmacists – Southeastern Chapter
Phi Lambda Sigma Leadership Society
Rho Chi Pharmaceutical Honor Society
Phi Delta Chi Professional Pharmacy Fraternity
American Pharmacists Association
OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
May 2013
2013 - Present
May 2012
Grant Reviewer, National Institute of Health (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
Poster Judge, Research Recognition Day, Temple University School of Pharmacy
Platform Presentation Moderator, Eastern States Conference
COMMUNITY SERVICE
2011 – Present
Water Street Rescue Mission Free Health Clinic
 Provide health care for patients without medical insurance; dispense medications and counsel
patients
2009 – 2012
The Spirit of Giving: Adopt a Family
 Aided in purchasing and gift wrapping clothes and toys for a family during the Christmas season
September 2009
Love and Charity Organization
 Involved in the planning and organization of fundraiser where proceeds benefited abandoned and
homeless children in Vietnam (fundraised $20,000)
October 2008, 2009 Fundraiser/Concert in Philadelphia for homeless and handicapped children in Vietnam
 Helped facilitate procession of fundraiser and concert; maintained security of premises
November 2008
Soup Kitchen in Philadelphia
 Participated in passing out meals for 200+ people at soup kitchen; intent of program to jumpstart
lives and to help those who are unemployed to find work and be self-sustaining
July 2008
Rowan University: Catalyst Foundation’s Viet Nam Culture Camp
 Aided as camp counselor for adopted orphan Vietnamese children living in the United States;
facilitated various cultural activities; helped the children read and write in Vietnamese
September 2007
Day of Care Health Fair at Lancaster General
 Set up booth and counseled patients at health fair with games and prizes with intent to teach
community about over-the-counter products and common pharmaceutical tips and advices
December 2006
United Way: Adopt a Family
 Adopted family of four through United Way for the Christmas season; fundraised a total of $300 and
purchased Christmas gifts for the children
October 2006
Pharmacy Week Health Fair at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
 Screened patients for hypercholesteremia, hypertension and influenza vaccine; educated patients on
lifestyle modifications and medication adherence for hyperlipidemia; provided Halloween safety flyers
2003 – 2006
Phi Delta Chi Pharmaceutical Fraternity
 Helped to fundraise $500 for Katrina flood victims; collected canned food drive for the needy during
holiday season; participated in American Heart Walk and Temple Children’s Walk for Healthy Kids;
screened patients for HTN and diabetes at Tioga Street Health Fair; March of Dimes: Helped raise
$1,800 and walked 5 miles
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2003 – 2006
Rho Chi Pharmaceutical Honor Society
 Collected coats for those in need during winter seasons; toy collection for children of cancer patients
at Fox Chase Center
2003 – 2006
PSHP: Support Our Troops / Special Olympics
 Support Our Troops: Collected usable items for troops in Iraq; Special Olympics: Facilitated events for
disabled children
July - August 2000
Community Service with American Field Service (AFS) in England, United Kingdom
 Margaret Blackburn Scholarship; restored abandoned historical canals; rescued bogs and their
ecosystems by clearing invading trees; rebuilt fences to allow for better agricultural efficiency for farm
animals
LANGUAGE SKILLS
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Fluent in Vietnamese (certified interpreter for Lancaster General Hospital), familiar with spoken Chinese (Cantonese dialect)
COMPUTER SKILLS
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EPIC, Cerner Classic, Quality Compass PathFinder, PYXIS Connect, SMS, Bridge Medical System, Pharmacy OneSource Sentri7 and
Quantifi, MIDAS, Sovera, Microsoft Office
INTERESTS
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Jogging (participated in Broad Street Run, Hershey Half Marathon, Rock and Roll Half Marathon in Philadelphia, Disney World
Marathon, Marine Corps 17.75K, Marine Corps Marathon), traveling, reading, karaoke
REFERENCES
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Available upon request