Allied Health Programs Cleveland Clinic Programs Click on a program to view the program description. Bioethics Fellowship (inactive) Cleveland Clinic School of Cardiovascular Perfusion Clinical Pastoral Education Nutrition Therapy Dietetic Internship Pharmacy Residency Programs Radiation Therapy The Rupert B. Turnbull Jr. School of Enterostomal Therapy
Cleveland Clinic School of Cardiovascular Perfusion Main Campus, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland Ohio 44198 cü ÅâÅ aéç aévxüx Cardiovascular Perfusion is an allied health profession. Perfusionists use heart-lung machines and other technologies to maintain the health of patients during heart surgery and other medical procedures. Employment as a perfusionist starts with national Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion. In some states a license is also required. The Cleveland Clinic School of Cardiovascular Perfusion provides a complete and accredited program leading to Certification. This is not an affiliated program, the course is offered by Cleveland Clinic Heart Center. This 3-term program is devoted to perfusion-specific clinical experience and clinical classes. Admission is open to applicants who have completed their Bachelors' Degree and have taken the following prerequisite classes: Anatomy and Physiology. Chemistry. Organic Chemistry. Psychology Microbiology (Epidemiology or Pathology may be accepted). Hematology (Approved courses are available locally). Physics. A writing-intensive or research course. (Technical or research writing experience may be substituted). All classes are held at Cleveland Clinic locations in the Greater Cleveland area. Students are not required to move from state to state to complete clinical learning. Classes start each year the first week in January. This Program is open on a scholarship basis to U. S. Persons. Other students may be accepted; the tuition for foreign students is $25,000 for the entire 3-semester course. All students are required to pay a laboratory fee of $750 per semester ($1500 for the entire course). We may give priority to veterans, residents of Northern Ohio, and Cleveland Clinic employees. For Scholarship information and physical requirements, contact Robert Farrow, CCP by e-mail: farrowr@ccf.org (or by telephone: 216-444-3895 or 216-444-9215). We are an equal opportunity school. For more information: www.clevelandclinic.org/heartcenter/pub/professionals/education/special/perfusion/htm
Clinical Pastoral Education Program (CPE) The Clinical Pastoral Education Program will be an experience in process education which was built on heritage and responded to new developments in order to facilitate your pastoral education. The heart of CPE is your ministry with people and learning from that ministry through reflection, discussion and evaluation with other students and the supervisor. In CPE you will utilize verbatims, case studies and other ministry descriptions to present your ministry for supervision. The focus in some seminars will be on what is happening to you, the care giver, as much as on what is happening to the people receiving your ministry. There will be discussions which assist you in understanding theological issues arising from experience. There will be opportunities to learn from the behavioral sciences and to reflect theologically so that you can draw from both in understanding the human condition. You will be challenged to think about groups and social structures as well as individuals in defining your ministry. You will be part of a dynamic peer group with other students and your supervisor which will provide opportunities for mutual supervision, care giving, challenge and appreciation. For additional details about the program, please call the Department of Pastoral Care at (216) 444-2518.
Introduction The culture of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation (CCF) has always supported the practice of critical thinking, initiative, responsibility, and creative problem solving. Since its establishment in 1921, the mission of CCF has been "to provide better care of the sick, further study of their problems, and more teaching of those who serve." The Department of Nutrition Therapy has operated under this philosophy for many years, providing the highest quality nutrition intervention through the application of scientific principles, interpersonal communication skills and food service management strategies to treat the complex medical problems seen at CCF. In order to provide optimal training for dietetic interns in specialized nutrition care, food service management, community dietetics, and sales and marketing techniques, an environment supporting growth, creativity and responsibility is fostered. Since the inception of the program in 1989, these values have been incorporated into the training of dietetic interns so that graduates are prepared to address issues that will face the nutrition profession throughout their careers. The internship's learning experiences provide a broad spectrum of opportunities, however also allow for sufficient depth to fully obtain the competencies delineated for nutrition therapy and community dietetics and foodservice systems management. In addition, sales and marketing experiences targeting business/entrepreneur emphasis competencies add another dimension to the interns' provision of nutrition services. With increasing competition in health care, interns who have the ability to identify and meet clients' needs, by applying sales and marketing strategies, will succeed as competent practitioners. The mission of the CCF Dietetic Internship is to create leaders in the nutrition profession. Critical thinking, collaboration and decision-making are skills that the interns will practice and refine throughout the program. The intention is to create dietitians who share an enthusiasm and commitment to the profession.
Program Focus The Cleveland Clinic Dietetic Internship is designed to prepare interns to manage the provision of nutrition services to a targeted population in nutrition therapy, community dietetics, foodservice systems or sales. This is consistent with the program philosophy in that effective management requires leadership, creativity, collaboration and the ability to make good decisions. The learning experiences planned for each rotation of the program gradually develop these competencies. The learning experiences are also planned to promote interactions between interns and the supervising faculty. Direct supervision, with interns having a limited scope of practice, is begun in the introductory rotations. As skill increases, so does the level of responsibility, autonomy and the number and complexity of cases. Throughout each rotation, the multidisciplinary approach is reinforced. The scope of colleagues expands as the level of responsibility increases. Interactions with direct care givers are first experienced in the clinical, foodservice and community rotations, however as the interns progress, support personnel in such areas as Human Resources, Public Affairs, Photography, Audiovisuals, Graphic Services, Purchasing, and Payroll are also incorporated into the working relationships which help to create the total picture from a management perspective. The curriculum is planned to utilize the resources available to the interns to the fullest extent. Accessibility to educational and audiovisual resources, computer terminals, and the expertise of the internship faculty facilitate learning. Recognizing that individuals have different interests and priorities, the internship has also been structured to allow interns several choices of specialty experiences in all rotations as well as for four special projects. In this way, decision-making will be fostered and, hopefully, interns will enjoy and learn more from their training. There is one fulltime class each year, starting in August. In 1997 a part-time option became available. The part-time option will be available again this year. Six fulltime and possibly two parttime interns are in each class. The length of the program is 45 weeks (10.5 months) fulltime or 73.5 weeks (18 months) part-time. The number of interns and the sequence of rotations have been planned to maximize the interactions among interns and faculty, to permit as much supervised practice as possible, and to efficiently communicate information which needs to be conveyed to each individual. For this reason, all 8 interns are scheduled at the same time for the orientation rotation, introductory sales/marketing rotation and all classes throughout the internship. For learning experiences which are primarily observational, with limited hands-on work, interns are scheduled in pairs. For learning experiences geared primarily to individualized instruction and supervised practice, interns are scheduled one-on-one with faculty.
Program Rotations Full-time Part-time Orientation 2 weeks 2 weeks Clinical 26 weeks 43 weeks Introductory experiences with Dietetic Technician 1 week 5 days Specialty areas 18 weeks 90 days Managerial experiences & staff relief 3 weeks 15 days Special Project 4 weeks 20 days Foodservice Systems 9 weeks 15 weeks Patient Food Service experiences (including management) Retail Food Service experiences (including management) Foodservice Project/Supervision/Administration 3 weeks 15 days 3 weeks 15 days 3 weeks 15 days Community Dietetics 4 weeks 6 weeks Introductory experiences 1 week 5 days Advanced specialty experiences 3 weeks 15 days Sales & Marketing 4 weeks 7 weeks Introductory experiences 2 weeks 10 days Advanced experiences 2 weeks 10 days Total Days/Weeks 225 days or 45 weeks 225 days or 73 weeks
Program Sites Most clinical and foodservice experiences will be conducted at CCF. The scope and degree of clinical nutrition care provided at CCF will provide ample opportunity to achieve the competencies defined for an entry level practitioner: both routine and complex medical/surgical cases are treated; long term care and acute care is given; the health care team consists of a wide variety of specialists; and both hospitalized and clinic (outpatient) patients are cared for. In the foodservice areas, interns will be able to experience first-hand a conventional system as well as a convenience kitchen concept, patient care service as well as cafeteria service, and a variety of management resources both within the department and through support of the Human Resources Division, Sodexho Corporation, and AVI Food Systems, Inc. The community dietetics affiliations have been selected to introduce the interns to a variety of public health nutrition positions. A combination of observational and supervised practice experiences at the local, regional and state levels are included in the program. The advanced community affiliations in the Greater Cleveland area have been selected for the depth of the job responsibilities and learning experiences. The focus of each affiliation is very different, providing interns an opportunity to work with the clientele of their choice. The sales and marketing rotation which includes the resources of nutritional sales companies, food distributors, food manufacturers, foodservice management consultants, corporate and sports nutrition, when available, and private nutrition practice will enable interns to learn strategies and put them into practice. In the two weeks of advanced community and/or sales and marketing rotations, interns may select alternative rotation sites in a geographical location favorable to their preferred future employment. The option requires additional paper work, planning, and financial responsibilities on the part of the intern. Each situation will be discussed individually between the program director and the intern. Throughout the internship, classes are scheduled; topics include clinical, foodservice, community, management, sales and marketing issues. In an effort to foster networking opportunities for interns, several classes are provided in collaboration with Case Western Reserve University's Public Health Nutrition Program and MetroHealth Medical Center's Dietetic Internship Program. The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Dietetic Internship is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Dietetic Education (CADE), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation and the United States Department of Education.
Admission & Graduation Requirements To be considered for acceptance into the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Dietetic Internship, candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution, must complete DPD academic requirements and present a Verification Statement or Declaration of Intent prior to admission into the internship. Overall grade point average must be at least 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale). The policy of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Dietetic Internship is to provide equal opportunity to all applicants for admission into the program. Decisions concerning selection are all made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, gender, handicapped status, ancestry, or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran. Selection Criteria Selection of interns will be based upon the following criteria: Knowledge: Overall and professional coursework; GPA ranking, recipient of college achievement scholarships, awards and honors; Work Experience: Paid or voluntary work experience in two of four areas; medical nutrition therapy, food service, community, or research. Positions are of high quality and with responsibility. Leadership and Self Motivation: Positions of leadership in extracurricular activities or work experiences; ability to set goals, take initiative, make decisions, use good judgment, and work independently. Previous and future goals are realistic and clearly identified. Management of Multiple Responsibilities: Coursework taken per semester/quarter in conjunction with work experience or family responsibilities; involvement with extracurricular activities; organizational skills, dependability, adaptability, and ability to handle stress. Communication Skills: Application packet presentation; letter of application; audiotaped message; experience communicating with groups and individuals; empathy, self confidence. Directions to Complete Application Process Candidates must complete all application materials and submit them to CCF prior to the February deadline specified by ADA each year. Candidates are encouraged to use the ADA approved software disk for Supervised Practice Program Application. If access to the ADA Application disk is unavailable, you may request a hard copy application. Be advised the materials are a hard copy of the web page along with a copy of the ADA application. The format requires a typewriter, alignment of the form in the typewriter, and provides finite space to insert information. If you order the ADA application on disk and use computer technology, you may insert as much information as necessary to support your application. Send an email to Sue Kent requesting the hard copy along with your surface mail address.
Candidates must also complete a computer matching form with the 395 code (full-time) and 497 code (part-time), available in 2005 for the CCF Internship. You must select one option. Evaluations Interns will receive frequent evaluations from the supervising faculty and the program director in order to be assessed of their performance. Interns who fulfill all program requirements will graduate, be eligible to pass the national registration exam, and become credentialed as a Registered Dietitian. Exam Results Of graduates who have taken the Registration Examination for Dietitians 86 are currently registered. Each member of the last ten classes who chose to take the registration examination for Dietetics passed the exam. Graduates of the last class secured employment within two months of starting their search.
Application Procedures Please include original copies of the following materials when submitting your application: 1. Your handwritten letter of application, written in ink on standard 8 1/2 x 11" unlined paper. This letter is to be in the standard letter format. This letter should serve as an introduction to your application packet and should include the following information: a) Reasons for selecting dietetics as a career. b) Reasons for applying to the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Internship. c) Strengths which you feel will contribute to your success throughout the internship. d) Your personal & professional goals. 2. Completed American Dietetic Association Dietetic Internship application form. 3. Official transcript(s) from all colleges or universities attended. 4. Copy of university approved Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) requirements with course substitutions listed. 5. Verification Statement of Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) coursework or Declaration of Intent, completed and endorsed originals. 6. Three letters of reference, each accompanied by an ADA Recommendation Form. Reference comments may be included on the ADA Recommendation Form. 7. Your audiotape (5 minutes maximum length; use standard size audiotape cassette, NOT microcassettes or videotapes) should include an overview of responsibilities and experiences you have managed over the previous 3-5 years which would qualify you as an excellent intern candidate. We recommend recording the tape from an outline, rather than reading verbatim from a script. 8. Application Fee of $40.00, payable to The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. 9. Computer matching code for September class is 395 (full-time) and 497 (part-time, available this year). You must select one option. All applications must be original hard copies, an e- mailed packet is NOT acceptable. All application materials should be mailed as one unit and post marked by the February application deadline. Mail to: Sue Kent, MS, RD, LD Nutrition Therapy, M17 The Cleveland Clinic Foundation 9500 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44195
Letters of reference may be mailed under separate cover. The American Dietetic Association Internship Application form is available on computer disk from The American Dietetic Association for $5.00 for ADA members or on paper for free from The Cleveland Clinic Foundation by a request to Sue Kent via E-mail, or a telephone message. Include your surface mail address. Be advised the materials are a hard copy of the web page along with a copy of the ADA application. The format requires a typewriter, alignment of the form in the typewriter, and provides finite space to insert information. If you order the ADA application on disk and use computer technology, you may insert as much information as necessary to support your application. Applicants to most Dietetic Internships (DI), and Preprofessional Practice Programs (AP4) must participate in computer matching. Applicants should request instructions and a mark/sense card to prioritize their DI or AP4 preferences. Applicants should request this material from any ADAapproved Didactic Program in Dietetics or from D&D Digital Systems. This request should be made early enough to allow turn around time for submitting by the February 2005 postmark deadline established by the American Dietetic Association. There is no charge for this material. However, there is a $50.00 charge for computer matching that is due with the applicant's prioritized ranking. Address requests to: D&D Digital Systems 304 Main Street, Suite 301 Ames, IA 50010 Applicants will be notified of the final decision regarding the selection of the internship classes by the April deadline established by The American Dietetic Association.
Application Checklist Applicant's name: Please print and attach checklist to completed application 1. Hand written letter of application 2. ADA Dietetic Internship Application Form 3. Official transcript(s) from all colleges or universities attended 4. Copy of university approved DPD requirements with course substitutions listed. 5. Verification Statement of DPD coursework or Declaration of Intent. 6. Reference letters (3) each accompanied by or incorporated in ADA Recommendation Forms for Dietetic Internship Appointments. 7. Audiotaped message by candidate using standard size audiotape cassette. 8. Application fee ($40.00) 9. Please make sure that you have specified the computer matching code for your appointment date as: SEPTEMBER: 395 (full-time) and 497 (part-time, available this year) You must select one option. 10. Phone number and address where applicant can be reached on the April match day. Phone # Address Sue Kent, MS, RD, LD, Education and Research Manager Phone: 216-444-6487, kents@ccf.org
Financial Information Income & Benefits Stipend for full-time interns, ($400 x 10.5 months) $4200 provided through a special fund supported by Mead Johnson, Sodexho Corporation, and AVI Food Systems, Inc. Lab coats 2 provided Student loan deferments Apply to USDE or other financial institutions (CCF is approved for some loan deferments) Student loan CCF Interns may apply for a $1000 loan available from the CCF Division of Education Expenses Keys, 2 each ($5/ea deposit required; returned at conclusion of program) Parking ($5 deposit required; returned at conclusion of program) Fee $30 per month invoiced to home address. Identification Badge ($10 deposit required; returned at conclusion of program) Residence--Variable; responsible for own arrangements. Local rental costs average $450 - $650 for a two bedroom apartment. Utilities can cost about $75, may be higher if paying heating costs. Transportation--REQUIRED for the program due to varied schedules and travel to affiliations. Travel expenses--costs incurred for a one day Legislative Workshop conducted in Columbus, Ohio. Costs may include money for gas to travel to Columbus and, if you choose, for one night's lodging. Health insurance--variable; REQUIRED; responsible for own arrangements Liability insurance--$35.00 Mantaux IPPD tuberculin test--free (if given at County TB Clinic) Board--No meals are furnished Acceptance Fee--$200.00, nonrefundable ADA student membership--$ 43.00 CDA membership--$5.00 Post Internship Expenses Active ADA membership dues (1st time membership)--$200.00 Registration Examination Fee--$125.00
Time Away and Time Commitment Time Away Interns may be scheduled off on weekends and the following CCF-designated holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, December Holiday* * Usually the day before or after Christmas. Generally, additional days are scheduled off during the December holidays. Interns do not receive additional time off for vacation or personal holidays and they are expected to work a holiday or weekend when the preceptor, with whom they are training, is scheduled to work. Time Commitment As a full-time intern you will be expected to work at CCF a minimum of 8 hours per day 5 days per week in addition to completing additional homework assignments and attending breakfast, lunch or evening team meetings. Some of our staff has elected to work 4-day work weeks. This schedule requires rotations which may be scheduled at least 10 hours a day 4 days a week. Also, with notice, you may be required to participate in rotations which are scheduled on weekends. As an intern you may be required to lift boxes or pans weighing up to 20 lbs. during your food service rotations. As an intern you will be required to drive to affiliations' sites during certain weeks of the program. A valid driver's license will be necessary. This is a relatively high pressure position with many deadlines and busy work environment. You will be required to coordinate multiple projects interspersed with your rotations. As an intern you will be expected to learn from required readings and assigned physical tasks and you will be expected to learn from, interact with, and counsel a diverse population.
CADE may be contacted at: The American Dietetic Association Suite 2000 120 South Riverside Plaza Chicago, IL 60606
Pharmacy Residency Programs Introduction The Cleveland Clinic Foundation is an integrated health care system, which includes a one thousand bed tertiary and primary care hospital, as well as an outpatient clinic, that manages over 2 million patient visits annually. It is a private, not for profit, academic medical center with an international reputation for the highest quality of care. The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Department of Pharmacy has official university affiliations with The Ohio State University, the University of Toledo, and Ohio Northern University. The Department of Pharmacy provides services 24 hours a day. It incorporates a fully computerized pharmacy system, unit dose and intravenous admixture services, as well as decentralized satellite pharmacies. Staff pharmacists are involved in a variety of clinical activities. The 200 plus departmental personnel include pharmaceutical care specialists, staff pharmacists, managers, technicians, and other supportive staff. The pharmaceutical care specialists represent a broad range of medical and surgical subspecialties. The residency programs are not only supported by the Department of Pharmacy but also by the medical, nursing, and allied health professionals. As an integrated group practice, many of the 1000 staff physicians are involved in the pharmacy residency programs. Residency Overview Our residency programs provide education and training with a primary emphasis on the development of practice skills in a number of specialized pharmacy practice areas. Throughout the year, the residents are involved in a variety of service, education, and research activities. During this training, the resident will learn to conduct patient care activities using a consistent approach that reflects the philosophy of pharmaceutical care. In addition to clinical activities, the resident will be involved in educational programs, which includes pharmacy case conferences, journal clubs, and a seminar presentation. Other teaching opportunities include medical and nursing in-services, as well as coprecepting students from colleges of pharmacy. Research skills will be developed through experience and enhanced by instruction during the year as residents complete a research project and drug use evaluation. Residents will also attend the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and the Great Lakes Residency Conference. Attendance and participation in other state and local conferences will be available. Pharmaceutical Care Specialists Christine L. Ahrens, Pharm.D. Neurology Intensive Care Clinical Specialist Kim Begany, Pharm.D. Ambulatory Care Clinical Specialist Jason Corcoran, Pharm.D. Pediatric Intensive Care Clinical Specialist
Melissa R. Corey, Pharm.D. Hematology/Oncology Clinical Specialist Cari A. Cristiani, Pharm.D., BCPS Ambulatory Care Clinical Specialist Jodie M. Fink, Pharm.D., BCPS Transplantation Clinical Specialist Morton P. Goldman, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS Assistant Director, Pharmacotherapy Services Director of Residency Programs Katie Greenlee, Pharm.D., BCPS Cardiology Clinical Specialist Jeffrey P. Gonzales, Pharm.D., BCPS Critical Care Clinical Specialist Marcus Haug, MS, Pharm.D. Transplantation/Pharmacokinetics Clinical Specialist Jeffrey M. Ketz, Pharm.D., BCPS Internal Medicine Clinical Specialist Kay Kyllonen, Pharm.D. Neonatal Intensive Care Clinical Specialist Meghan K. Lehmann, Pharm.D. Drug Information Clinical Specialist Mandy C. Leonard, Pharm.D., BCPS Drug Information Clinical Specialist Cheryl Lober, Pharm.D. Cardiothoracic Clinical Specialist Jennifer K. Long, Pharm.D., BCPS Infectious Diseases Clinical Specialist Christopher Lowe, Pharm.D. Hematology/Oncology Clinical Specialist Michael A. Militello, Pharm.D., BCPS Cardiology Intensive Care Clinical Specialist
Megan E. O Brien, Pharm.D. Ambulatory Care Clinical Specialist Lisa Samol, Pharm.D. Ambulatory Care Clinical Specialist Rex Speerhas, RPh, BCNSP Nutrition Support Clinical Specialist Amber Rae Zabawa, Pharm.D. Ambulatory Care Clinical Specialist Requirements for Admission Admission to the residency programs is available to Pharm.D. graduates of an accredited College of Pharmacy. No formal application is required. However, the following are required: 1) brief letter of intent, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) three letters of reference, 4) official college transcripts and 5) eligibility for Ohio licensure. The deadline for the receipt of these materials to be considered for an onsite interview is January 15. (For the Infectious Diseases and Critical Care residencies, a pharmacy practice residency or equivalent experience is preferred.) Residency Elective Opportunities Bone Marrow Transplant Cardiology Teaching Service Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit Drug Information Heart Failure Service HIV/Outpatient Infectious Diseases Infectious Diseases Consult Service Internal Medicine Leukemia Service Medical Intensive Care Unit Neurology/Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit Nutrition Support Outcomes Research Pediatric Infectious Diseases Pediatrics Pharmaceutical Care Clinic Practice Management Solid Organ Transplantation Solid Tumor Service Surgical Intensive Care Unit
The Pharmacy Practice Residency The one-year Pharmacy Practice Residency provides a foundation of diverse experiences in pharmaceutical care as well as in health-system pharmacy practice. The program is designed to expose the resident to a variety of practice areas in an acute care environment in order to build and expand the knowledge and skills necessary for direct patient care. Residents who successfully complete this program are well prepared for specialized residencies, fellowships, or other career opportunities. Required rotations include cardiology, critical care, drug information, internal medicine, pediatrics, practice management, and a longitudinal experience in ambulatory care. Residents are able to individualize their residency through elective rotations (See Experiences Available). Inpatient staffing is required every third weekend throughout the year. Contact Person: Pharmacy Practice Residency Primary Preceptor Jodie M. Fink, Pharm.D., BCPS The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Department of Pharmacy 9500 Euclid Avenue/QQb5 Cleveland, OH 44195 Email: finkj1@ccf.org The Pharmacotherapy Residency The Pharmacotherapy Residency is a specialized two-year training program which enables the successful resident to develop an expert level of competence in pharmacotherapy. The program instructs the resident on the provision of safe, appropriate, and economical use of medication through the application of specialized knowledge, skills, and functions in patient care. The residency is also designed to prepare the resident to become a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS). The rotations are arranged in clinical blocks that are 2 to 3 months in duration and focus on a particular area of pharmacotherapy (e.g., critical care, internal medicine, and pediatrics). In the second year, more specialized blocks of clinical rotations are offered to build and enhance competencies acquired during the first year of the residency. There is also the opportunity to concentrate on a particular area of pharmacotherapy in the second year. Furthermore, there is a longitudinal ambulatory care component of the program. In addition to presentations and projects, a manuscript for publication is required. Finally, inpatient staffing is required in the first year. Contact Person: Pharmacotherapy Residency Primary Preceptor Mandy C. Leonard, Pharm.D., BCPS The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Department of Pharmacy 9500 Euclid Avenue/Hb3 Cleveland, OH 44195 Email: leonarm@ccf.org
The Infectious Diseases Residency The Infectious Diseases Residency is a one-year training program that provides an opportunity for the resident to develop the necessary skills for specialized practice in infectious diseases. The program is designed to foster skilled clinical pharmacy practitioners who are proficient in a specific range of patient-oriented services and to promote a team approach to problem solving. The required rotations consist of infectious diseases consult services, infectious diseases outpatient clinic (including HIV), pediatric infectious diseases, and microbiology. Furthermore, the resident can choose from a number of elective rotations that are of particular interest to build and enhance competencies. The resident will also be involved in antimicrobial formulary management and administrative activities concerning antimicrobial drug use. In addition to projects and pharmacy presentations, the resident will participate in The Department of Infectious Diseases journal clubs/case conferences, HIV conferences, and Infectious Diseases grand rounds. Finally, the infectious diseases resident has the option to staff in the inpatient pharmacy. Contact Person: Infectious Diseases Residency Primary Preceptor Jennifer K. Long, Pharm.D., BCPS The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Department of Pharmacy 9500 Euclid Avenue/QQb5 Cleveland, OH 44195 Email: longj@ccf.org The Critical Care Residency The Critical Care Residency is a one-year training program designed to prepare the resident to provide pharmaceutical care to critically ill patients. The program offers a variety of opportunities that will allow the resident to develop clinical skills necessary for complex intensive care issues and to optimize patient care outcomes. Required rotations include concentrated blocks in the medical, surgical, cardiac, and neurology/neurosurgical intensive care units. Elective opportunities in the heart failure, cardiothoracic, and pediatric intensive care units along with infectious diseases consult service, bone marrow and solid organ transplantation will enable the resident to integrate accumulated knowledge and skills in the care of critically ill patients. The residency fosters development into an independent practitioner who is able to effectively communicate and provide competent care to critically ill patients in a multidisciplinary setting. Completion of a research project and drug use evaluation will enhance these skills and also aide in familiarizing the resident with drug distribution systems in the critical care setting. Finally, the critical care resident has the option to staff in the inpatient pharmacy. Contact Person:
Radiation Therapy Program The radiation therapist is an integral part of the cancer treatment team. The therapist sets up, delivers, and records a prescribed course of radiation, while applying radiation protection principles. Radiation therapists must be compassionate individuals with good communication skills in order to meet the needs of oncology patients. The Cleveland Clinic Foundation School of Radiation Therapy, founded in 1976, offers radiographers a one-year training program to meet the demand for qualified therapists. Graduates receive certificates, which qualify them to apply for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) examination in Radiation Therapy. The School of Radiation Therapy is a hospital-based program, therefore, college credit is not earned for participation in this program. Mission and Goals The mission of the School of Radiation Therapy is to prepare students to provide compassionate state of the art care to the radiation oncology patient. Upon completion of the program, the graduate will be able to: Perform competently as an entry level radiation therapist in a variety of clinical environments Demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking skills utilized in the practice of radiation therapy Communicate effectively with oncology patients, their families, and professional staff Demonstrate professional development and growth Minimum Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission the applicant must: Be a graduate of an accredited Radiography Program and have passed the ARRT examination or be a radiography student who is registry-eligible within the first month of the program. Continuation in the program is contingent upon successful completion of the radiography examination. Complete the following college level prerequisite courses with a grade of C or above: Oral Communication Written Communication Human Anatomy Human Physiology Computer Science Algebra Meet the following technical standards: Use manual dexterity and adeptness to manipulate equipment Walk and stand for extensive periods of time Lift and carry items weighing up to 35 lbs. to a height of 5.5 ft. above the floor Transport, move, and lift patients Give clear verbal commands to patients Monitor a patient both visually and audibly Submit official transcripts from high school, college, and radiography program Interview with admissions committee Pass the Cleveland Clinic Foundation s health screening which includes substance abuse testing For More Information Call the Program Director at 216-444-5484 for more information. Application period - September 1 through February 1 Program start date Second Wednesday in July
Enterostomal Therapy Enterostomal Therapy (E.T.) is a specialized field of nursing involving the care of patients with abdominal stomas, dermal wounds, pressure ulcers, incontinence and related skin conditions. E.T. nurses are in demand in colorectal surgery, urology, pediatrics, oncology and rehabilitation departments, to name a few. Their expertise makes them valuable not only in the hospital but also in outpatient clinics, in private practice, in home care, at extended care facilities, in industry and research, and in nursing education programs. The Cleveland Clinic's R.B. Turnbull, Jr., M.D. School of Enterostomal Therapy Nursing, which was established as the first E.T. school in the world over 30-years ago, prepares students to play a vital role in pre and postoperative management of ostomy patients; to be instrumental in the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers, fistulae and other skin disorders; and to be a specialist in the care of patients with urinary and fecal incontinence. Students will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to provide patients with effective psychological support, discharge planning, rehabilitative counseling and follow-up care. They will also be eligible for certification by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society. Candidates for the eight-week split-option program (4 weeks of didactic here and the option to do the last 4 weeks either here at the Clinic or with a CWOCN who has a BSN in your own area) must be Registered Nurse (RN) with a Baccalaureate degree with a major in Nursing or a Baccalaureate degree in a related medical field. In addition, one year full-time medical/surgical nursing experience is required. For additional details about the program, please call the R.B. Turnbull, Jr., M.D. School of Enterostomal Therapy Nursing at 216-444-5966, fax 216-445-6234, Patt Cullitan, Administrative Assistant - cullitp@ccf.org or Paula Erwin-Toth - erwinp@ccf.org.