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Expert Witness No. 1343
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.
Education & TrainingJune 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
Utah
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Certification
September 1983 – Present
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Provider)
October 1984 – May 2000
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Instructor)
Professional Practice Experience
October 2010 – Present
Clinical Pharmacy Manager
Department of Pharmacy Service
Hospital
July 2010 – March 2011
Consultant Pharmacist
MediCenter Pharmacy
Hopewell, Virginia
March 2010 – July 2010
Clinical Pharmacy Manager
Department of Pharmacy
HCA Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center
Fredericksburg, Virginia
January 2000 – Present
President and CEO
Pharmacy Consultants
March 2007 – February 2010
Director and Clinical Coordinator
Department of Pharmacy Services
Mary Washington Hospital
Fredericksburg, Virginia
June 2006 – July 2008
Director of Multicultural Research and Development
Healing Our Village, LLC
Bowie, Maryland
July 2006 – February 2007
Medical Science Liaison
Nitro-Med Pharmaceuticals
Boston, Massachusetts
May 2006 – February 2007
Pharmacist in Charge
Rite Aid Corporation
Colonial Beach, Virginia
December 2005 – May 2006
Staff Pharmacist
Rite Aid Corporation
Ridge Creek, Virginia
September 1999 – June 2001
Research Director
Commonwealth Health Benefits, Inc.
5823 Patterson Ave.
Richmond, Virginia
January 1998 – December 2002
Clinical Pharmacy Consultant
Center for Health Information
3101 American Legion Road
Chesapeake, Virginia
October 1991 – December 1997
Director, Research Services
Center for Long Term Care Research & Education
3101 American Legion Road
Chesapeake, 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
March 2011 – Present
Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurosciences
University School of Medicine
June 2004 – December 2005
Founding Dean and Professor
Appalachia College of Pharmacy
University of Appalachia
Grundy, Virginia
July 2001 – June 2004
Professor of Clinical Pharmacy
Nevada College of Pharmacy
Henderson, 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 & Awards
- Outstanding Leadership Award, Mary Washington Hospital, 2008
- Manager of the Quarter, Mary Washington Hospital, December 2007
- 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.
- American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists
- Virginia Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists
Expert 1343 has given over 3000 invited presentations and lectures at professional meetings and functions in the United States, Canada, Central America, and Europe.
Funded Research & Educational Grants
Available Upon Request
Research Fellowship Awards
Available Upon Request
Scientific Papers
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Scientific Abstracts
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Books
Available Upon Request
Book Chapters
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Major Contributions In Publications Credited To A Committee
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Review Articles
Available Upon Request
Educational Tapes, Videocassette, and Web-Based Seminars
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Editorial Activities
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Committees
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