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3 people are interested
Volunteer with pharmacy students
ORGANIZATION: University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
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3 people are interested
The College of Pharmacy is looking for volunteers for our Longitudinal Early Practice Experience Program, also known as LEPE. This program and the volunteers will provide students with the opportunity to improve communication and learn about patient needs, medication history, and medication usage. Students will meet volunteers at their home due to the sensitive nature of the conversation.
These interviews are for educational purposes and students will not be providing healthcare services. The College of Pharmacy follows HIPAA rules for confidentiality of the information volunteers supply.
VOLUNTEERS MUST:
- Be 60 years or older
- Take 3 or more prescriptions
- Manage their own medications
- Live within 30 minutes of Ann Arbor
- Be willing to share their time and experience with pharmacy students
- Ideally commit to 6 visits over a 2 year period
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About University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
Location:
428 Church Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy is to prepare students to become pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists who are leaders in any setting. The College provides a quality education that effectively integrates critical thinking, problem-solving and leadership skills. Research in the pharmaceutical, social and clinical sciences and its translation into health care is a key component of our mission. The College achieves its mission by striving for excellence in education, service and research, all directed toward enhancing the health and quality of life of the people of the State of Michigan, the nation and the international community.
Description
The PharmD is a professional degree requiring four years of study after completion of a pre-pharmacy curriculum. Graduates will have the necessary skills to pursue licensure to practice pharmacy. With this licensure graduates may choose to pursue many different paths - the UM program is broad enough to offer extensive opportunities that lead to careers in health systems, community pharmacy, pharmaceutical companies, government and other public sector jobs, as well as careers in the academic world.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
428 Church StreetAnn Arbor, MI 48109
DATE POSTED
August 23, 2017
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Adult Education
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 60
- 6 visits over a 2 year period (3 per year)