Safe Medication Management Fellowship
A Unique One-Year Learning Opportunity in Medication Error Prevention
ISMP Fellowships are a challenging and rewarding experience offering a clear enhancement to career growth. ISMP Fellows have a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in medication safety, and find new medication safety opportunities in healthcare systems, regulatory agencies, the pharmaceutical industry, and ISMP. Graduates of the program have been sought for employment in medication safety positions in healthcare systems, regulatory agencies, the pharmaceutical industry, and ISMP. After their year with ISMP, Fellows are well equipped to become leaders in the fight to prevent medication errors and adverse events, regardless of the practice area they choose.
ISMP Fellowship
ISMP’s Safe Medication Management Fellowship is a one-year program beginning each July. The Fellowship offers healthcare professionals the unparalleled opportunity to learn from and work with some of the nation's top experts in medication safety. For over two decades, ISMP Fellows have gone on to make major contributions to medication safety worldwide.
FDA/ISMP Fellowship
The FDA/ISMP Safe Medication Management Fellowship is a joint effort between ISMP and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Office of Surveillance and Epidemiology, Divisions of Medication Error Prevention and Analysis I and II (DMEPA I & II). The FDA/ISMP Fellow spends six months with ISMP, and six months with the FDA. This Fellowship provides a perfect opportunity to gain valuable regulatory experience and learn about the most current approaches to advancing medication safety and error prevention.
Candidate Qualifications
legally eligible
Legally eligible to work in the United States. ISMP does not offer visa sponsorship
1-year postgraduate
Applicants must have at least one year of postgraduate experience working in a healthcare setting or completed a residency program
strong commitment
Strong commitment to improving medication safety, the ability to work in a fast paced and often-changing environment, and a high comfort level with working independently or in a collaborative process
travel
Relocation is not required; however, in-person meetings may be required as frequently as monthly, and the Fellow is responsible for their own travel expenses
Fellows have the opportunity to:
Gain valuable experience through networking with pharmaceutical, healthcare, legislative, and
regulatory communities.
Assist in investigating errors reported to national error reporting programs.
Provide follow-up to manufacturers and regulators after learning about safety hazards.
Learn about medication-system problems and prevention programs around the world.
Participate in original research and surveys on medication errors and prevention.
Apply the techniques of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to understand where/when errors are most likely to occur and to help prevent them.
Help perform site visits and safety consultations in different healthcare delivery settings.
Collaborate in the development of educational events and materials.
Write and/or review information for continuing columns in journals and ISMP’s medication safety newsletters.
How to Apply
Applications are currently closed.
Applicants must submit the following to be considered:
Online application
Cover letter expressing interest
Curriculum vitae/resume
Professional and/or academic letters of reference
College transcripts
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