Overview
Purpose
This 2-year fellowship program, established in 1995, provides
training and exposure to the various aspects of outcomes research in
both the academic and industry settings. The program is structured to
assist the fellow in identifying future career opportunities in
outcomes research while learning and working in a challenging
postgraduate environment.
Goal
The goal of the Ortho-McNeil Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC Outcomes
Research Fellowship is to prepare the individual for a career in
healthcare outcomes research within the healthcare industry,
consulting, or academia.
Objectives
To educate the fellow on economic and health-related quality of life
principles and applications, and demonstrate their use in evaluating
costs and outcomes relative to healthcare interventions.
To train the fellow in research design and drug evaluation
methodologies which include economic, clinical, and humanistic
outcomes.
To provide practical experiences in outcomes research which will
prepare the fellow to practice at a management level in various
settings, such as managed care, pharmaceutical industry, and
academia.
Rationale
The desire to control rising healthcare costs while assuring quality
care has created a demand for individuals with strong clinical and
economic backgrounds who can incorporate outcomes management into
various healthcare settings. This fellowship enhances clinical
education with academic and practical experiences focused on economic
and humanistic principles in outcomes research.
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Year One
During the first year, the fellow will enroll in at least 4 courses
of didactic instruction at either Thomas Jefferson University (TJU)
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania or nearby universities. The objective
of the first year will be to educate the fellow on outcomes research
methods through project experience and didactic study. Since the
background of the incoming fellow will vary, formal course
requirements and planned activities will be tailored to the needs of
the fellow. Courses offered encompass the following topics:
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Biostatistics
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Epidemiology
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Applied Health Economics
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Issues in Health Policy
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Quality of Life Measurement
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Research Methods
The fellow will be involved in the current research activities at
the first year site. Regular conferences will be held with members
in the Jefferson School of Population Health at TJU to discuss
research projects and academic experience. It is expected that the
fellow will visit Ortho-McNeil Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
several times during the first fellowship year. The fellow will have
an opportunity to present ongoing research reports, attend seminars,
and interact with program faculty and preceptors at both sites.
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Year Two
During the second year of training, the fellow will relocate to
Ortho-McNeil Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC in New Jersey and work
directly with the Outcomes Research group. The fellow's experience
will include work on projects assigned by the primary preceptor at
Ortho-McNeil Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC.
The fellow will interact with clinical, marketing, regulatory
affairs, and other departments at the company to learn how outcomes
research is incorporated into efforts to demonstrate the value of a
therapeutic intervention (ie, product or service). The fellow will
also experience how a pharmaceutical manufacturer uses clinical,
economic, and humanistic data to support the research, development,
adoption and utilization of its products.
To maintain effective communications and enhance the fellowship
experience, it is expected that the fellow visit Thomas Jefferson
University several times during the second year.
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Sites
Thomas Jefferson University
Thomas Jefferson University encompasses 6 schools and colleges:
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Jefferson Medical College
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Jefferson College of Graduate Studies
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Jefferson School of Health Professions
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Jefferson School of Nursing
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Jefferson School of Pharmacy
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Jefferson School of Population Health
The Jefferson School of Population Health (JSPH) is an integral part
of TJU. JSPH provides exemplary graduate academic programming,
continuing education courses and conferences, and sustained research
and consulting in areas of health policy, population health,
healthcare quality and safety. JSPH's involvement in health policy
and outcomes includes outcomes management, pharmacoeconomic research,
clinical evaluation sciences, and health services research.
Researchers associated with the school promote education and training
through numerous industry fellowships and are considered experts and
leaders within the healthcare professional community.
Ortho-McNeil Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
Ortho-McNeil Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC is a member of the
Johnson & Johnson family of companies. Johnson & Johnson is
the world's largest manufacturer of healthcare products serving the
consumer, pharmaceutical, and professional markets.
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How to Apply
Eligibility
Selection of the fellow will be on a competitive basis from a
national pool of candidates with scientific and/or clinical training
in health care and an interest in outcomes research. Candidates are
expected to have the ability to master scientific methodologies and
to communicate technical information effectively.
Application
The fellowship will begin June 28, 2010. Interested individuals
should submit a curriculum vitae, a letter describing their career
objectives, a professional writing sample, and 3 letters of
recommendation by December 31, 2009.
To learn more about the academic site affiliated with the fellowship,
please contact the following individual:
Laura Pizzi, PharmD, MPH
Program Director, Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Jefferson School of Population Health
Thomas Jefferson University
1015 Walnut Street, Suite 115
Philadelphia, PA 19107
email:
Laura.Pizzi@jefferson.edu
Application materials may also be mailed to:
Laura.Pizzi@jefferson.edu
2nd Year Fellow:
Safiya Abouzaid, PharmD
sabouzai@its.jnj.com
1st Year Fellow:
Lane Slabaugh, PharmD, MBA
Lane.Slabaugh@jefferson.edu
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