Abstract

Post-PharmD fellowships have evolved much over the years. While initially the term was used to describe a program aimed at training an independent researcher, it now is commonly used to describe graduate training for those who wish to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry as well. Even further, non-traditional post-PharmD fellowships may prepare pharmacy graduates for other areas of interest and expertise outside of bench research or the pharmaceutical industry in areas based on outcomes data, health economics, or clinical specialties. Prior to graduation, students are presented with many post-graduate opportunities – joining the workforce in various areas, continuing their education with a dual degree, or pursuing post-graduate training options such as residency or fellowship. While the fellowship opportunities and benefits leading to independent research or pharmaceutical industry are widely known, the non-traditional post-PharmD fellowships are less commonly discussed or presented.

Keywords

pharmacy, non-traditional, residency, fellowship, graduate training