ISMP Safe Medication Management Fellowship
A Unique One-Year Learning Opportunity In Medication Error Prevention

Application Deadline: March 31, 2015

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) recognizes the importance of preparing healthcare professionals to lead the way in medication safety. That's why ISMP offers the Safe Medication Management Fellowship, a unique 12-month program beginning each July that educates a healthcare practitioner in medication error prevention and safe medication use methods.

The fellowship gives experienced canidates an unparalleled opportunity to learn from and work with some of the nation's top experts in medication safety and benefit from the Institute's years of experience and solid reputation. Fellows collaborate with practitioners in every kind of healthcare setting to develop and implement interdisciplinary error-prevention strategies, undertake broad-based communication about medication errors and their prevention, and create educational initiatives that reach healthcare professionals and the general public with crucial information.

As part of his/her year at ISMP, the Fellow will have the opportunity to:

• Gain valuable experience through networking with pharmaceutical, healthcare, legislative, and regulatory communities
• Assist in investigating errors reported to national and state 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
• Particiate 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

Graduates of the Safe Medication Management Fellowship 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.

How to Apply for the ISMP Safe Medication Management Fellowship
Applicants to ISMP's fellowship program must submit a complete packet by March 31, 2015 to be considered, including a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, three professional and/or academic letters of reference, and official college transcripts. For detailed instructions on what the packet must include, a copy of the fellowship application. and mailing instructions, visit http://www.ismp.org/profdevelopment/managementfellowship.asp.

If you have additional questions or would like to receive more information about the fellowship program, contact ISMP at 215-947-7797 or e-mail fellows@ismp.org.