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May 21, 2004
University of Arizona, College of Pharmacy: Customized Training Program
University: University of Arizona, College of Pharmacy
Department: Center for Health Outcomes and PharmacoEconomic Research
Location: Tuscon, AZ, USA
Dates: September 27-30, 2004
The University of Arizona's Center for Health Outcomes and PharmacoEconomic Research is teaching the tools of pharmacoeconomics and health outcomes assessment to professionals whose job responsibilities include the application or interpretation of pharmacoeconomic information. A 4-day training program has been developed and is aimed at professionals with an entry to intermediate knowledge level. The curriculum will offer an overview of basic principles, as well as more in-depth instruction in selected areas. Participants will also learn to evaluate literature and will have the opportunity to work on a pharmacoeconomic project. Enrollment is limited to encourage interactive sessions and personalized attention. The program format will consist of lectures, case studies, workshops, and small group discussion. Participants in this training program will have the opportunity to confer with program faculty and other participants during the week in Tucson. For additional information, please contact Amy Grizzle by e-mail or by phone at 1-520-626-4721.
The Center offers customized training programs designed specifically to meet the needs of your organization. Programs may vary in length from 1/2-day to a week, and may be held in Tucson or at another location. Programs may be tailored to include:
- Small or large groups
- Varied levels of knowledge (i.e., beginning to advanced)
- Specific therapeutic areas of interest
- Specific products
- Evaluation of empirical studies (e.g., pharmaceutical economics, outcomes research, health-related quality of life, and healthcare policy)
- Simulated training sessions
- Hands-on workshops
- Project development
- Brainstorming sessions around specific issues
- In-depth examination of topics (e.g., specific statistical techniques, decision analysis, study design)
- Applied research tools and software
- Continuing pharmacy education credit
The Center has conducted specialized training programs for managed care organizations, pharmaceutical company personnel, and their clients from hospital, outpatient, and managed care settings. For additional information about customized training programs, please contact Amy Grizzle at grizzle@pharmacy.arizona.edu or 520-626-4721.
For more details about the program, please visit:
http://www.pharmacy.arizona.edu/centers/hope/hopetraining.shtml
