About the program
The University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy Academic Fellowship is a 12-month program located in Columbia, S.C. that aims to develop highly proficient clinical academicians who will excel in all pillars of academia, including teaching, scholarship, and service. Graduates of this program will be qualified to seek full-time employment at a college/school of pharmacy. Clinical practice sites will be matched to the fellow’s area of interest or specialty (cardiology, infectious diseases, internal medicine, pediatrics). Fellows selected for the program will begin in July each year.
Number of positions available: 1
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Dissect the fundamentals of academia, including but not limited to course coordination, committee involvement, tenure and promotion, and mentorship. -
Apply skills in scholarly activity through research experience and scholarly deliverables. -
Develop an appreciation of service through the University, College of Pharmacy, and professional organizations through active committee work and volunteerism. -
Establish teaching philosophy, style, and preceptorship through educational deliverables in the USC-COP curriculum. -
Manage and maintain an ambulatory clinical practice site while balancing concurrent academic responsibilities.
Teaching – 30%
- Student didactic and experiential
- Resident didactics
- Course coordination
Academic Professional Service – 15%
- University committee(s)
- Clinical teaching certificate and/or track leadership
- Professional local and/or national involvement
Clinical Practice – 30%
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1-2 days of clinical practice per week -
Ambulatory care based on applicant interest area (e.g., cardiology, infectious diseases, internal medicine, pediatrics) -
Opportunities for service line expansion
Scholarship – 25%
- Scholarship of teaching and learning
- Clinical research/big data experience
- Manuscript and peer review opportunities
Stipend: $54,000
Location: Columbia at USC College of Pharmacy
Timeline: 1 year duration with a target start date of July
General Amenities:
- Private office with laptop and/or desktop computer
- College of Pharmacy continuing education events
- Professional organization membership to SCSHP or SCPHA
- Specific travel expenses covered to 1 national meeting (e.g. APhA Annual Meeting or ASHP Midyear).
Title: Clinical Instructor at the USC College of Pharmacy with full-time faculty perks. Eligible for a Carolina Card with access to USC sporting events, cultural events, gym membership, discounts and more.
Tuition reimbursement: for coursework during your year
PTO and Holidays: refer to USC Employee Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Package: State Insurance Benefits
- CV
- Cover Letter
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Brandon Bookstaver, Program Director:
bookstaver@cop.sc.edu - Reagan Barfield, Program Coordinator:
reagankb@cop.sc.edu
Program Coordinator (Primary Contact)
Reagan K. Barfield, Pharm.D., BCPS
reagankb@cop.sc.edu
Program Director
Brandon Bookstaver, Pharm.D., BCIDP, FCCP, FIDSA
bookstaver@cop.sc.edu