Pharmacy Consultant Expert Witness

Expert Witness No.1343

Virginia

Expert 1343 is president and chief executive officer for a pharmaceutical consulting firm. This multi disciplinary medical research and education corporation provides clinical pharmacy services, medical research and education support to private hospitals, teaching institutions and research foundations nationally. Expert 1343 is the founding dean and professor of pharmacy for a local college of pharmacy in Southwestern Virginia.  He is involved in the care of elderly residents in long- term care facilities across the U.S.

Expert 1343 is a native of San Juan, Puerto Rico.  He has a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science.  Expert 1343 holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and a Graduate Certificate in Gerontology from the University of Utah Medical Center.  He completed a two-year clinical pharmacy residency at the University of Utah Medical Center.  Expert 1343 helped to establish a pharmaceutical college where he was Professor of Pharmacy from 2001 through 2004.  Prior to his appointment at the pharmaceutical college Expert 1343 was Associate Professor of Medicine and Pharmacy at a medical college Virginia.  He is an avid researcher and author.  His clinical research led to the implementation of a national heart attack program and the Practice Guidelines for the National Institutes of Health and the American Heart Association (AHA).  Expert 1343 is the only pharmacist to serve on a national cardiac life Support Committee.  Expert 1343 was an investigator in the medial trials.  His research with amiodarone and with ramipril has led to improvements in the treatment of patients with cardiovascular disease and diabetes. He founded a specialty practice group for critical care pharmacy; was its first chairman; and wrote standards and learning objectives in a critical care pharmacy. Expert 1343 served on a critical care board from 1992 to 1998. Expert 1343 dedication to Geriatrics was recognized when he became the first recipient of a prestigious pharmaceutical award.  Expert 1343 was a member of the FDA Geriatric Drug Advisory Committee from 1990 through 1995.  He has published numerous articles and book chapters.  His textbooks are used by EMS systems throughout the world.  Expert 1343 is a reviewer for numerous scientific journals, research fellowship committees and grant award committees.

Foreign Language

Fluent in Spanish

Education and Training

June 1981 - June 1983
Clinical Pharmacy Residency
University of Utah Medical Center
Salt Lake City, Utah

June 1981- June 1983
Doctor of Pharmacy (GPA 4.00)
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah

December 1981- June 1983
Graduate Certificate in Gerontology
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah

September 1976 - May 1981
B.S. Pharmacy (Cum Laude)
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy & Science
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Licensure

Virginia 1986

California 1985

Utah 1981

Pennsylvania 1981

Certification

September 1983 – May 2000
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Provider)
October 1984 – May 2000
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Instructor)

Professional Practice Experience

January 2000 – Present
President and CEO
A pharmaceutical consulting firm, Virginia

September 1999 – June 2001
Research Director
Commonwealth Health Benefits, Inc. Virginia

January 1998 – December 2002
Clinical Pharmacy Consultant
Center for Health Information, Virginia

October 1991 – December 1997
Director, Research Services
Center for Long Term Care Research & Education, Virginia

August 1985 – June 1996
Clinical Coordinator
Critical Care Pharmacy
Medical College of Virginia Hospital
Richmond, Virginia

July 1983 - July 1985
Pharmacy Unit Coordinator
Adult Intensive Care Unit
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska

June 1982 - June 1983
Poison Control Center Pharmacist
University of Utah Medical Center
Salt Lake City, Utah

August 1981 - June 1983
Clinical Pharmacy Resident
University of Utah Medical Center
Salt Lake City, Utah

January 1981 - May 1981
Registered Pharmacist
Thrift Drug Company
Wynnewood, Pennsylvania

May 1978 - December 1980
Pharmacy Intern
Thrift Drug Company
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Academic Appointments

June 2004 – Present
Dean and Professor
A Local College of Pharmacy, Virginia

July 2001 – June 2004
Professor of Clinical Pharmacy
A Local College of Pharmacy
Nevada

September 2000 – June 2001
Associate Professor of Pharmacy
Hampton University
Hampton, Virginia

September 1989 – March 2000
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
Medical College of Virginia
Richmond, Virginia

September 1989 – March 2000
Associate Professor of Pharmacy
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia

August 1985 - August 1989
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia

August 1985 - August 1989
Research Associate
Medical College of Virginia
Richmond, Virginia

July 1984 - July 1985
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pharmacy
University of Nebraska College of Pharmacy
Omaha, Nebraska

July 1983 - July 1984
Instructor of Clinical Pharmacy
University of Nebraska College of Pharmacy
Omaha, Nebraska

Honors and Awards

Winner, American Diabetes Foundation 2003 Fund Raiser
Fellow, American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists, 1996
Fellow, American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, 1993
Young Alumni Award, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, 1991.
The Merck Sharp & Dohme Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Profession of Pharmacy, 1991.
Who's Who in Hispanic Americans, 1991.
Three-Year Service Award, American Heart Association, Virginia Affiliate, 1989.
Scientific Merit Award for Research, Omaha Mid-West Clinical Society, 1984.
The Merck Award for Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Pharmacy Research, University of Utah College of Pharmacy, 1983.
The Grace P. Swinyard Memorial Scholarship for Scholastic Achievement, University of Utah College of Pharmacy, 1982.
The Smith, Kline and French Laboratory Award for Superior Achievement in Clinical Pharmacy, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, 1981.
Rho Chi Pharmaceutical Honor Society, Alpha Tau Chapter, 1980.
National Association of Chain Drug Stores Pharmacy Education Foundation Scholarship, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, 1980.
Member, PharMerica National P& T Committee
Member, Evidence Evaluation Committee for Emergency Cardiac Care, AHA National Center
Member, Critical Care Advisory Board, The United States Pharmacopeial Convention.
Member, FDA Pharmaceutical Sciences Committee
Chairman, Post-Graduate Education and Training Committee, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Virginia Commonwealth University
Member, Graduate Student Advisory Committee for Jennifer A. Elder, Doctor of Philosophy Candidate, Biostatistics Department, School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University,.
School of Pharmacy Representative, University Council, Virginia Commonwealth University
Member, Task Force on Post-Graduate Programs, School of Pharmacy, Virginia Commonwealth University
Member, Residency Major Project Committee, Department of Pharmacy Services, Medical College of Virginia Hospitals
Chairman, Code Blue Quality Assurance  Subcommittee, Medical College of Virginia Hospitals
Member, Technology Assessment Task Force, Society for Critical Care Medicine, Anaheim, California
Chairman, Faculty Search Committee, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Virginia Commonwealth University
Member, Education Committee, Virginia Society of Hospital Pharmacists
Member, Code Blue Committee, Medical College of Virginia Hospitals
Chairman, PharmD Program Didactic Offerings Committee, School of Pharmacy, Virginia Commonwealth University
Chairman, Residency Major Project Committee, Department of Pharmacy Services, Medical College of Virginia Hospitals
Member, Clinical Practice Affairs Committee, American College of Clinical Pharmacy
Member, Advanced Cardiac Life Support Committee, American Heart Association - National
Member, Curriculum Committee - Doctor of Pharmacy Program, School of Pharmacy, Virginia Commonwealth University
Member, Emergency Cardiac Committee, Richmond Metropolitan Council, American Heart Association
Member, Omaha Midlands Emergency Medical Services Council
Member, Membership Committee, Nebraska Society of Hospital Pharmacists
Secretary, Committee on Postgraduate Pharmacy Education and Training Pharmaceutical Services Department, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Member, Clinical Research Committee, University of Nebraska College of Pharmacy
Member, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Committee, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Member, Grade Appeals Committee, University of Nebraska College of Pharmacy

Professional Membership

American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists
Virginia Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists

Funded Research, Educational Grants, Research Fellowship Awards, Scientific Papers, Scientific Abstracts, Book Chapters, Major Contributions In Publications Credited To A Committee, Review Articles, Published Continuing Education Materials, Educational Tapes And Videocassette, Editorial Activities Will Be Available Upon Request.