Western University-Cardiovascular Outcomes Research Fellowship

Company: 

Western University of Health Sciences 

Type of Program: 

Cardiovascular Outcomes Research Fellowship

Accreditation Status: 

ACCP Peer-reviewed 

Length of Program: 

24 Months 

Number of Positions: 

1 

Affiliation: 

Western University of Health Sciences and VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System

Application Deadline: 

January 7 

Starting Date: 

July 1 

Estimated Stipend: 

$45,000 

Onsite Interview: 

No

Educational/Special Requirements: 

PharmD required. Previous residency or equivalent clinical training preferred.

Fringe Benefits: 

15 days paid time off

health insurance

travel stipend

403(b) with employer contribution

Special Features: 

This two-year Cardiovascular Outcomes Fellowship Program is designed to develop the candidate’s knowledge base of cardiovascular pharmacotherapy and research skills necessary for a successful outcomes research career. The fellowship will provide knowledge and experience in grant writing, study design, outcomes research methodology skills, statistical analysis, abstract preparation, presentation of research at national meetings, and manuscript preparation and publication. The fellow is expected to design and conduct original clinical research and participate in an ongoing cardiovascular outcomes research program. Dr. Jackevicius’ research in cardiovascular outcomes has received international attention, and has been published widely in high-impact journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, and Circulation. 

The resident’s principal training sites will be at Western University and the VA West Los Angeles Healthcare Center, which serves as a major teaching hospital for UCLA. To a limited degree, the fellow will participate in didactic and clinical education of PharmD students. Graduate level coursework is available.

First Name: 

Cynthia 

Last Name: 

Jackevicius 

Title: 

Company: 

Western University of Health Sciences

Address: 

309 E. Second Street

City: 

Ponoma 

State: 

CA

Zip: 

91766

Phone Number: 

(909) 469-5527

Fax Number: 

(909) 469-5539

Email: 

cjackevicius@westernu.edu 

URL: 

http://www.westernu.edu