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School of Public Health

Rebecca R. Researcher, Pharm.D.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
 Performed formal research, presented at national conferences, published in peer reviewed journals
 Capable researcher with extensive experience in health services research and managed healthcare
 Strong skill and interest in outcomes research, pharmacoeconomics, pharmacy benefits management
 Post-graduate training and professional experience are enhanced by the following skills and qualities

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Project Management Skills: Demonstrated record as an adaptive and efficient individual who can produce results in
defined timeline.
Analytic Skills: Possess exceptional problem-solving skills, creative and resourceful work style
Consulting Skills: Effective advisor and expert resource who adds value for teams and projects.
Technical Skills: Applied research skills including study design and implementation, statistics, data management, and
knowledge of the pharmaceutical science in daily responsibilities. Proficiency in computer software including SAS ,
Access, Excel, PowerPoint , and Word .
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EDUCATION
University of Minnesota, School of Public Health & College of Pharmacy, Minneapolis, MN
M.S. candidate, Expected Date
Health Services Research, Policy and Administration
Concentration: Clinical Outcomes Research
Doctor of Pharmacy, Management Date

EMPLOYMENT
Data Analyst Date - Date
Stratis Health, Bloomington, MN
 Serve as the sole analyst for the Dually Enrolled Hypertension Special Project.
 Designed study, analyze data, and report results.
 Perform data analysis on a merged Medicaid/Medicare database using SAS  Version 8 software.

Pharmacist
Target Pharmacy, Minneapolis, MN Date - Date
 Provide pharmacy services including medication dispensing and patient counseling.
 Utilize the PDX and Pharmacy 2007 dispensing system on a daily basis.
 Work in a variety of environments with diverse teams, especially as a relief pharmacist.

Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Specialist Date - Date

Express Scripts, Minneapolis, MN
 Provided content and technical support using merged medical databases.

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POST-GRADUATE TRAINING

Research Fellow – Center for Drug Policy and Clinical Economics Date - Date
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, WI
The fellowship was a training program emphasizing pharmacoeconomics, outcomes research skills, and the
application of research to medication use policy development. The coursework provided a balance of didactic and
practical experience.

Fellowship Projects:
 Evaluation of Clinical and Humanistic Outcomes in Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease after
Conversion from Omeprazole to Lansoprazole (Study design, data collection, analysis, publication)
 Cost-Justification Analysis of a Pharmacist-Managed Anti-coagulation Clinic (Data collection and reporting)
 UHC Renal Transplant Benchmarking Project (Data collection and data management)
 Comprehensive Health Enhancement Support System (Survey design)

Managed Care Resident Date - Date

ValueRx, Plymouth, MN
The residency was comprised of rotations throughout the pharmacy benefit management organization including
Clinical Services, Client Services, and Administration.

Residency Projects:
 Growth Hormone Research Project: A National Study on Physician Attitudes (Study design, data collection,
analysis, and publication)
 Coordinated the application for accreditation by the ASHP (Accredited in YEAR)
 Built initial versions of a Target Drug Utilization Review protocol
 Authored patient and physician education materials

PRESENTATIONS

“Internet Evidence-Based Formulary Guide for Lay Persons”

Presented as a break-out session at the Express Scripts, Inc. Third Annual Outcomes Conference, Month, Year

“Human Growth Hormone. Managed Care Perspectives”

Presented as a continuing educational program to Health Management Service staff at Express Scripts/ValueRx,
Month, Year

“Evaluation of Clinical and Humanistic Outcomes in Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease after
Conversion from Omeprazole to Lansoprazole”
Presented as a Clinical Research Report at ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, Month, Year

“Applied Drug Policy Topics”

Presented as a lecture to Pharm.D. students, University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy,
Month, Year

“Managed Care Outcomes Management”

Presented as a lecture to Pharm.D. students, University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy
Month, Year

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PRESENTATIONS (continued)

“Growth Hormone Research Project. A National Study of Physician Attitudes”

Presented as a poster at the AMCP Educational Conference, Month, Year
Presented as a poster at the ASHP Annual Meeting, Month, Year
Presented as a residency project report at the Great Lakes Pharmacy Resident Conference
Month, Year

“Pharmacoeconomic Evaluation of Smoking Cessation”

Presented as a clinical information session to the clinical staff of Diversified Pharmaceutical Services, Month, Year

“Update on HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors”

Presented as a clinical seminar to fellow Pharm.D. students, University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, Month,
Year

PUBLICATIONS
1. Researcher RR, Vermeulen LC, Geurkink EA, Ehlert DA, Reichelderfer M. Clinical and humanistic outcomes in
GERD patients converted from omeprazole to lansoprazole. Arch Intern Med Year; 160:2491-6.
2. Researcher RR, Frear RS. Growth Hormone Research Project. National Study of Physician Attitudes. Am J Health-
Syst Pharm Year; 56:51-6.
3. Researcher RR, Vermeulen LC. Evaluation of clinical and humanistic outcomes in patients with gastroesophageal
reflux disease after conversion from omeprazole to lansoprazole. ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting Year; 33:PCR-
4. Abstract.
4. Researcher RR, Growth hormone research project. National study of physician attitudes. ASHP Annual Meeting
Year; 54:PMC-4. Abstract.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
 Academy for Health Services Research (AHSR), Date - Present
 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), Date - Date

AWARDS AND HONORS

 Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health, Year
 Agency for Healthcare Research and Qualtiy National Research Services Award, Year
 ValueRx 2004 Performance Recognition Award, Year
 Samuel W. Melendy Undergraduate Research Scholarship, Year(s)

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