Sarah R. Tomasello, PharmD, BCPS Office Department of Pharmacy Practice-Room 416 Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey 160 Frelinghuysen Road Piscataway, NJ 08854-8020 Phone: (732) 828-3000 ext. 2967

Home 340 Becker Street Highland Park, NJ 08904 Phone: (908) 812-9187 email: [email protected] Pager: (732) 437-0225

Education and Training 2001-2002

ASHP Accredited Pharmacy Practice Residency Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick, NJ

1994-2001

Doctor of Pharmacy - magna cum laude Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Boston, MA

1987-1991

Bachelor of Fine Arts - cum laude University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA

Licensure 2001-present 2001-present 1991-present

Registered Pharmacist, State of New Jersey Registered Pharmacist, State of Massachusetts Music Educator, State of Massachusetts

Certifications December 2002 September 2005 September 2005

Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist Basic Life Support Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Current Appointments July 2002- present

Clinical Associate Professor Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey – Piscataway, NJ

July 2002 – present

Clinical Specialist in Nephrology Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital – New Brunswick, NJ

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Professional Experiences December 1996May 2001

Pharmacy Intern Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Boston, MA

June 1996November 2000

Pharmacy Intern Whidden Memorial Hospital - Everett, MA

September 1995January 1997

Pharmacy Intern CVS Pharmacy - Medford, MA

September 1994August 1995

Pharmacy Technician Ray’s Pharmacy - Athol, MA

Residency Director (July 2006-present) Specialty Residency in Nephrology (One year) Coordinate and precept one resident per year. Residency experiences will include: inpatient nephrology/hypertension rounds, chronic outpatient hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, clinical (and potentially laboratory) research involvement, renal transplant, pediatric nephrology and teaching. Clerkship Preceptor PharmD Clinical Clerkship in Renal Medicine (2002-present) Precept approximately18 students per year for a five-week clinical-clerkship at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital. Students participate in inpatient medical rounds with the Nephrology/Hypertension consult service as well as providing education and counseling to outpatients in the hemodialysis clinic. Pharmacy Practice Resident Rotation in Internal Medicine/Renal Medicine (2002-Present) Precept two Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Pharmacy Practice residents for a five week rotation in Internal Medicine and/or Renal Medicine at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Mentor residents in conducting research projects for national and regional conferences. Research Preceptor Honors Research Program (2004-present) Precept students for long-term research projects (two to three years). Mentor students as they conduct research, analyze data, formulate conclusions, and create presentation/manuscript. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ Dialysis Clinics Incorporated, North Brunswick, NJ

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Research Elective in Renal Medicine (2003-present) Precept students for a two credit elective regarding research design and methodology. Mentor students as they collect and analyze data, and prepare presentation or manuscript. Open to P1-P3 students, generally two per semester. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ Dialysis Clinics Incorporated, North Brunswick, NJ Didactic Teaching 2009 to Present

Lecturer “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act” Concepts in Pharmacy Practice: 30:725:329 First Professional Year Rutgers University - Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Piscataway, NJ

2008 to Present

Clinical Case Facilitator “Chronic Kidney Disease” Advanced Pharmacotherapy Applications 31:725:579:01 Third professional year Rutgers University - Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Piscataway, NJ

2006 to Present

Lecturer “Hematological Disease” “Drug Dosing and Pharmacokinetics” Core Curriculum- First and Second Year Nephrology Fellows and Residents University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ

2006 to Present

Lecturer Introduction to Biopharmaceutics 30:721:430 Second professional year “Pharmacokinetics of Dialysis” Rutgers University - Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Piscataway, NJ

2005 to Present

Lecturer Clinical Pharmacokinetics 31:725:555 Third professional year “Pharmacokinetics in Renal Disease” Rutgers University - Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Piscataway, NJ

2005 to Present

Lecturer Pharmacotherapeutics 31:725:565 Third professional year “Fluids and Electrolytes” “Assessing Renal Function” “Acute Renal Failure” “Chronic Kidney Disease” ”Renal Replacement Therapy” Rutgers University - Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Piscataway, NJ

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Didactic Teaching (continued) 2005 to Present

2004 to 2006

Lecturer Clinical Research Design 31:725:530 “Ethics and Institutional Review Boards” “Randomization and Blindness” “Cross Sectional, Cohort and Case Studies” Rutgers University - Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Piscataway, NJ Lecturer “Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease and End-Stage Kidney Disease” Core Curriculum- First and Second Year Nephrology Fellows and Residents University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ

2003 to 2008

Course Coordinator Introductory Practice Experience I 30:725:330, First professional year Rutgers University - Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Piscataway, NJ

2005 to 2006

Lecturer “Secondary Hyperparathyroidism” Core Curriculum- First and Second Year Nephrology Fellows University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ

2004

2004

Lecturer Medical Writing 30:725:423, Second professional year “Elements of Poster Presentations” Rutgers University – Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Piscataway, NJ Course Co-coordinator Intermediate Practice Experience 30:725:480, Second professional year Rutgers University – Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Piscataway, NJ

2003 to 2006

Course Coordinator Introductory Practice Experience II 30:725:331 First professional year Rutgers University – Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Piscataway, NJ

2002 – 2006

Mentor Gerontology 30:725:422 Rutgers Industry Fellows Rutgers University – Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Piscataway, NJ

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Didactic Teaching (continued) 2002 – 2005

Lecturer “Assessing Renal Function”, “Chronic Kidney Disease”, “Glomerulonephritis” Pharmacotherapeutics 31:725:565 Third professional year Rutgers University – Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Piscataway, NJ

2002 to May 2004

Lecturer “Monitoring Drug Therapy” Patient Communications 31:725:587 Third professional year Rutgers University – Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Piscataway, NJ

2002 to Present

Coordinator Clinical Research Elective – 31:725:600 First, second and third professional years Rutgers University – Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Piscataway, NJ

September 2001

Guest Lecturer Hospital Pharmacy Practice, First professional year Rutgers University – Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Piscataway, NJ

September 2000May 2001

Teaching Assistant Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics Seminar, Fourth professional year Massachusetts College of Pharmacy – Boston, MA

Other Teaching Experience May 1991June 1992

Substitute Music Educator Hawlemont Elementary School, K-6 Sanderson Academy, K-6 Franklin County School District, MA

June 1988June 1992

Music Instructor Individual and Small Ensemble Lessons, K-9 Music Theory, K-9 Franklin and Hampshire Counties, MA

Peer -Reviewed Publications Tomasello, S. Acute Kidney Injury. In: Sutton S. [ed] Pharmacy Board Review, First Edition 2009. Chapter XX. Pages XX. McGraw-Hill, In press. Tomasello S. Chronic Kidney Disease. In: The Omnicare Formulary: Geriatric pharmaceutical care guidelines (2009 edition), Omnicare, Inc, Covington, KY.

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Peer -Reviewed Publications (continued) Tomasello, S. Hypo-Response to Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents: Uh-Oh, What Do We Do Now? In: Canaday B, ed. ASHP’s Clinical Pearls, 1st Edition. American Society of HealthSystems Pharmacists. Bethesda, MD 2008: Chapter 20:103-121. Tomasello, S. Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease. Journal of Pharmacy Practice 2008;21:181195. DOI: 10.1177/1054773804271935. Tomasello S. Chronic Kidney Disease. In: The Omnicare Formulary: Geriatric pharmaceutical care guidelines (2008 edition), Omnicare, Inc, Covington, KY. Tomasello S. Fluid and Electrolyte Management. In: The Omnicare Formulary: Geriatric pharmaceutical care guidelines (2008 edition), Omnicare, Inc, Covington, KY. Tomasello, S. Secondary Hyperparathyroidism and Chronic Kidney Disease. Diabetes Spectrum 2008;21(1):19-25. Tomasello, S. Bone Metabolism and Disease in Chronic Kidney Disease. In: Dunsworth T, Richardson M, Cheng J, et al, eds. Pharmacotherapy Self-Assessment Program, 6th Edition. Lenexa, KS: American College of Clinical Pharmacy;2007:55-72. Tomasello, S. In: Helms R, Quan D, et al eds. Textbook of Therapeutics: Drug and Disease Management, 8th Edition. Chronic Kidney Disease. Philadelphia, PA: 2006. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2006:1142-1182. Dhupar R, Boyarsky A, Lim J, Tomasello S, Laskow D. Is donor-recipient gender mismatch (DRGM) a prognostic factor for renal allograft ATN? American Journal of Transplantation May 2003;3(Suppl 5):151. Tomasello S, Dhupar S, Sherman R. Phosphate Binders, K/DOQI Guidelines, and Compliance: The Unfortunate Reality. Dialysis and Transplantation, May 2004;33(5): 236-242. Non-Refereed Publications Tomasello S, Jessen LM. Strategies for Appropriate Dosing of Antidepressant Medication. US Pharmacist, September 2002;(Suppl 2):3-15. Limited Circulation Publications “Paricalcitol” – Drug Monograph Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Meeting Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ January 2009

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Limited Circulation Publications (continued) “Diatx ZN” – Drug Monograph Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Meeting Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ November 2005 “Lanthanum” - Drug Monograph Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Meeting Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ July 2005 “Icodextrin” - Drug Monograph Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Meeting Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ February 2005 “Cinacalcet hydrochloride” - Drug Monograph Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Meeting Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ June 2005 “Doxercalciferol” – Drug Monograph Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Meeting Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ May 2005 “Darbepoetin alpha”- Drug Monograph Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Meeting Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ September 2002 Future National/Regional Presentations “Managing diabetes mellitus in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease”. National Kidney Foundation, Annual Meeting Orlando, FL April 2010 “From screaming to snowed: A brief discussion of pain management in patients with renal dysfunction”. National Kidney Foundation, Annual Meeting Orlando, FL April 2010 Late Breakers Session II. “de Boer IH, Kestenbaum B, Shoben AB. 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels Inversely Associate with Risk for Developing Coronary Artery Calcification. J Am Soc Nephrol 2009;20:1805–1812”. American College of Clinical Pharmacy, Annual Conference Anaheim, CA, October 2009

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Future National/Regional Presentations (continued) “Chronic Kidney Disease related Bone and Mineral Metabolism disorder” New Jersey Society of Health System Pharmacists Atlantic City, NJ, October 2009 Past National/Regional Presentations “Chronic Kidney Disease: Mineral and Bone Metabolism Disorders” Tomasello S. Continuing Education Program, 2 CEU T.G. Education Inc. Orlando, FL 12/8/08 “Addressing Hyporesponsiveness to Erythropoietic Therapy” International Radio Broadcast Interview – Reach MD XM157 8/11/08 www.reachmd.com/xmradioguest.aspx?pid=3233 “Optimizing Erythropoietic Therapy for Chronic Kidney Disease” International Radio Broadcast Interview – Reach MD XM157 7/21/08 www.reachmd.com/xmsegment.aspx?sid=9362 “Chronic Kidney Disease Related Bone and Mineral Metabolism Disorders: A Focus on Phosphate-Binders” Tomasello S. Presentation for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Speakers Program Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield of New Jersey (Newark, NJ 8/08; Wall, NJ 11/08) “Response to Intravenous Ascorbic Acid (IVAA) as Adjuvant Therapy of Anemia in Patients on Chronic Hemodialysis (HD) with Functional Iron Deficiency” Tomasello PharmD; Lynne S. Weiss MD; Garletha Allen RN, BSN, CNN; Robin Roberts, RN; Daniel Pieloch, MSRD; Debra Breese, RN. Poster Presentation – November 2008 Trans-Atlantic Renal Council, Network #3 – Woodbridge, NJ “Intravenous Ascorbic Acid (IVAA) as Adjuvant Therapy of Anemia in Patients on Chronic Hemodialysis Therapy: Effects in Pediatrics versus Adults” Weiss L, Tomasello S, Barna M. Poster Presentation – May 2008 Pediatric Academic Societies & Asian Society for Pediatric Research-Joint Meeting, Honolulu, Hawaii “Chronic Kidney Disease – Mineral and Bone Metabolism Disorders”. Tomasello S. Chronic Kidney Disease State Management; A Case-based, Active Learning Approach Symposium - April, 2008 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM “Hypo Response to Erythropoietic Stimulating Agents (ESAs): Uh-Oh, What Do We Do Now?” Tomasello S. Clinical Pearls Speaker – December 2007 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists - Midyear Clinical Meeting, Las Vegas, NV

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Past National/Regional Presentations (continued) “Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease” Tomasello, S. Continuing Education Program – September 2007 North Central New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists “Intravenous Ascorbic Acid as Adjuvant Treatment for Anemia in Chronic Hemodialysis Patients: Three Years of Experience” Tomasello S, Weiss L. Poster Presentation – November 2007 Trans-Atlantic Renal Council, Network #3 – Woodbridge, NJ “Evaluating the efficacy of intravenous ascorbic acid (IVAA) to treat hyperferritinemia in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on chronic hemodialysis (HD)” Barna M, Tomasello S, Weiss L. Poster Presentation – December 2006 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists - Midyear Clinical Meeting, Anaheim, CA “Immunizing Hemodialysis (HD) Patients (PTS) With a Different Hepatitis B (HBV) Vaccine Improves Antibody (AB) Response”. Kapoian T, Tomasello S, O’Mara NB, Bivens K, Gajary L, Sherman RA. Presented as an abstract and poster – November 2006 39th Annual Renal Week Meeting (American Society of Nephrology) San Diego, CA “The use of intravenous ascorbic acid to improve markers of anemia in patients on chronic hemodialysis with and without hyperferritinemia”. Barna M, Tomasello S, Weiss L. Poster Presentation – November 2006 Trans-Atlantic Renal Council, Network #3 – Woodbridge, NJ “The effect of acute illness and hospitalization on anemia management of patients on chronic hemodialysis”. Tomasello S, Wong C, Barna M, Kapoian T. Poster Presentation—November 2005 Trans-Atlantic Renal Council, Network #3 – Woodbridge, NJ “Hyperparathyroidism in Chronic Hemodialysis Patients” Tomasello S, Kothary N. Poster Presentation – November 2004 Trans-Atlantic Renal Council, Network #3 – Woodbridge, NJ “Intravenous Ascorbic Acid Use in an Outpatient Hemodialysis Center” Tomasello S. Poster Presentation – October 2003 Trans-Atlantic Renal Council, Network #3 -Woodbridge, NJ “Is Donor-Recipient Gender Mismatch (DRGM) A Prognostic Factor For Renal Allograft ATN?” Dhupar R, Boyarsky AH, Lim JW, Tomasello S, Laskow DA. Poster Presentation – May 2003 American Transplantation Congress, Washington DC.

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National/Regional Presentations (continued) “The Safety and Efficacy of Induction agents at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital” Tomasello S, Roskopf J. Platform Presentation – April 2002 Eastern States Residency Conference, Baltimore, MD “Pharmacotherapy Post Renal Transplantation” Tomasello, S. Platform Presentation – February 2002 American Nephrology Nurses Association, Atlantic City, NJ “Deep Venous Thrombosis After Renal Transplantation” Tomasello S, Roskopf J. Poster Presentation – December 2001 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, New Orleans, LA “Review of an Alcohol Withdrawal Protocol” Tomasello S, Hunt W, DeBellis R. Poster Presentation – December 2000 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, Las Vegas, NV Other Presentations “Analysis of Anemia Management” Presented by Sarah Tomasello Hemodialysis Performance Improvement Committee Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital – October 2007 “Intravenous Ascorbic Acid as Adjuvant Therapy for Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease” Presented by Sarah Tomasello Honors Research Conference Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers University – October 2007 “The Effect of Acute Hospitalization on Hemoglobin Levels and Epoetin Alfa doses in Chronic Outpatient Hemodialysis Patients ” Wong C, Tomasello S. 16th Annual Honors Research Symposium Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers University – April 2007 “The Effect of Acute Hospitalization on Hemoglobin Levels and Epoetin Alfa doses in Chronic Outpatient Hemodialysis Patients – An Interim Analysis” Wong C, Tomasello S. 15th Annual Honors Research Symposium Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers University – February 2006 “Vitamin D3 Products – A review of products, use in our chronic outpatient hemodialysis patients and cost evaluation” Presented by Sarah Tomasello Power Point Presentation – May 2005 Hemodialysis Performance Improvement Committee Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ

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Other Presentations (continued) “Evaluation of the Use of Albumin to Treat Intra-Dialytic Hypotension in an Outpatient Hemodialysis Center” Presented by Sarah Tomasello Power Point Presentation – March 2005 Hemodialysis Performance Improvement Committee Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ “Hyperparathyroidism in Chronic Hemodialysis Patients” Poster Presentation – November 2004 Presented by Sarah Tomasello Hemodialysis Performance Improvement Committee Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ “Evaluation of an Anemia Management Protocol” Power Point Presentation – March 2004 Presented by Sarah Tomasello Hemodialysis Performance Improvement Committee Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ “The Safety and Efficacy of Supra-Therapeutic Doses of Epoetin Alfa” Power Point Presentation – December 2003 Presented by Sarah Tomasello Hemodialysis Performance Improvement Committee Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ “Intravenous Ascorbic Acid Use in an Outpatient Hemodialysis Center” Power Point Presentation – September 2003 Hemodialysis Performance Improvement Committee Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ Editorial Service and Review 2008 – present Peer review manuscripts relating to chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, hypertension and fluid/electrolyte management. Pharmacotherapy. American College of Clinical Pharamacy, KS. 2005 – present

Peer review chapters for Pharmacotherapy Self-Assessment Program (PSAP) 5th and 6th Editions. American College of Clinical Pharmacy, Kansas City, MO. Chapters include: Tortorice KL, Palla KR. Alzheimer’s Dementia. In: Pharmacotherapy Self- Assessment Program (PSAP), 5th Edition, 9:59-79. Pregnancy and Lactation. In: Pharmacotherapy Self- Assessment Program (PSAP), 5th Edition, 9:59-79.

August 2003

National Kidney Foundation-Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (K/DOQI). Clinical Practice Guidelines on Hypertension and Antihypertensive Agents in Chronic Kidney Disease. Am J Kidney Disease 2004;Vol 43[5Supp1]:S1-S290.

2005 - present Current Medical Research and Opinion. Franklin Lakes, NJ. Peer review manuscripts in the area of Nephrology

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Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Committee Membership 2008 – present Vascular Access Quality and Outcomes Improvement Committee • Collect data and evidence to support changes in policies and procedures to improve vascular access placement • Create new system for identification of patients needing access placement • Prospectively collect data to evaluate efficacy of new policies and procedures 2006-present

Faculty-Management Improvement Committee • Identify areas for improvement in patient care, outcomes, and safety • Identify areas for cost savings initiatives • Compile data and evidence to support changes in pharmacotherapy or pharmacy support • Create guidelines and protocols to reflect changes and educate personnel as necessary

2002-present

Hemodialysis Performance Improvement Committee • Monitor and manage anemia and secondary hyperparathyroidism of patients in the chronic, outpatient hemodialysis patients. • Conduct monthly medication reviews

2002-present

Pediatric Hemodialysis Quality Improvement Committee • Monitor and manage anemia and secondary hyperparathyroidism of patients in the chronic, outpatient hemodialysis patients

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Leadership 2004-2005

Co-director of Pharmacy Practice Residency

Rutgers University Committee and Task Force Membership 2007 – present New Brunswick Faculty Council 2008—present Academic Standards, Regulations and Admissions Committee (ASRAC) 2007 – present Academic Integrity Committee (Chairperson) 2005 – present Experiential Education Committee 2005 – 2008 Scholastic Standing Committee 2006 – 2007 Academic Integrity Committee (Co-chairperson) 2004 – 2006 Post-Doctoral Fellowship Teaching/Mentoring Task Force 2004 – 2006 Post-Doctoral Fellowship Research Collaboration Task Force 2004 – 2005 American College of Pharmacy Education (ACPE) Task Force - Prepare for ACPE accreditation - Analyze student responses to “Exit Interview” and prepare report o Group Leader - Evaluate clinical teaching sites, outcomes and assessment policies 2001 – 2004 Curriculum Committee

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Speaker’s Bureau 2004-2005

Amgen, Thousand Oaks, CA Cinacalcet (Sensipar®)

National Committees and Task Force Membership 2009-2010

American College of Clinical Pharmacy Nephrology Practice and Research Network (PRN) Chairperson

2008 – 2009

American College of Clinical Pharmacy Nephrology Practice and Research Network (PRN) Chair-Elect

2004 – present

American College of Clinical Pharmacy Nephrology Practice and Research Network (PRN) Educational Committee – Chairperson

2004 – present

American College of Clinical Pharmacy Nephrology Practice and Research Network (PRN) Programming Committee – Member

Career Development 2007- Present

Spring 2009

Objective Analysis of Self and Institution Seminar (OASIS) Invited participant - Office of Women in Science Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Coaching and Mentoring Training Workshop Invited participant - Office of Women in Science Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Honors and Awards 2001 1999 1995-2001 1988-1991

Excellence in Pharmacy Award, Mylan Corporation - 2001 Rho Chi Honor Society, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy - Inducted 1999 Dean's List, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy - Academic Years 1995-2001 Dean's List, University of Massachusetts - Academic Years 1988-1991

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Membership in Professional Association American College of Clinical Pharmacy American Society of Nephrology National Kidney Foundation New Jersey Society of Health System Pharmacists Rho Chi Pharmaceutical Honor Society Community Service 2007 to present Pharmacy Career Counseling (two times per year) • Douglass Residential College • Speak to students and prospective students regarding career opportunities and pathways in pharmacy • Advise students regarding mentoring programs 2005 to present Community Education Program (6 or more programs per year) • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and surrounding community • Work closely with the director of the Community Education department to consistently provide outreach services and education to the community. • Train and coordinate pharmacists, fellows, residents and pharmacy students to participate in approximately four to six events per year. • Provide pharmacotherapeutic counseling services to different populations in the community including: o Stroke Awareness Day – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital  Bi-Annual event with point of care testing, speaker and presentation and pharmaceutical care services o Bi-Annual/Annual events at three living communities including residents greater than 50 years old and greater than 65 years old. 2003 – present

Longitudinal Community Service Project • Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy • Supervise and participate in student community service projects as part of the Introductory Practice Experience course series. Projects have included: medication safety and awareness, fund raising for charitable causes, and education of peers and younger children on various topics such as alcohol and illicit drug use, poison prevention, and sexually transmitted diseases. Additionally I have supervised these students as they conduct numerous “brown bag” counseling events. • • • • •

Class of 2006 – 54 students (Completed) Class of 2007 – 199 students (Completed) Class of 2008 – 282 students (Completed) Class of 2009 – 269 students (In progress) Class of 2010 – 272 students (In progress)

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Community Service (continued) 2004 – 2005

“Shape It Up” • Community education to prevent obesity and promote healthy eating and exercise • A program for children grades K-8 sponsored by Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Rutgers University. • Central and Southern New Jersey locations • Supervise industry fellows and pharmacy students and participate in presentation on nutrition and exercise

REFERENCES Gertrude LeFavour Associate Professor of Medicine Division of Nephrology University of Medicine and Dentistry New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Telephone: (732) 235-4453 Michelle Richardson, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS Director of Dialysis Outcomes Programs Tufts New-England Medical Center Assistant Professor of Medicine Tufts University School of Medicine Associate Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Northeastern University – Bouve College of Health Sciences 750 Washington Street Box 391 Boston, MA 02111 Telephone: (617) 636-9947 Kevin O. Rynn, PharmD, DABAT Clinical Specialist, Emergency Medicine Associate Clinical Professor, Rutgers University Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital 1 Robert Wood Johnson Place New Brunswick, NJ 08903 Telephone: (732) 828-3000 ext. 2912