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EDUCATION
St. John’s University, Queens, NY August 2009 – May 2015 College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Doctor of Pharmacy
LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Pharmacist License #061234 September 2015 – Present New York State Board of Pharmacy
American Heart Association: CPR and First Aid Certification May 2015 – Present American Pharmacists Association: Immunization Certification April 2015 – Present PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Rite Aid Pharmacy, Port Washington, NY August 2013 – Present Pharmacy Intern
Assist pharmacists in filling prescriptions for patients in a timely and effective manner, while maintaining constant work flow
Counsel patients on appropriate drug regimens and answer inquiries regarding therapy
Defuse customer complaints through utilization of problem solving and customer service skills
Conduct medication therapy management sessions for patients Agra Pharmacy, Bronx, NY May 2012 – July 2013
Pharmacy Intern
Effectively communicated with patients and medical professionals regarding plan of care
Answered questions and advised patients on prescription and over the counter drugs
Demonstrated the proper use of medical devices
Amin Pharmacy, Astoria, NY January 2010 – April 2012 Pharmacy Intern
Assisted pharmacists on all aspects of prescription filling and dispensing
Managed stock of prescription and over the counter products PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Medical Information Elective May 2014 – June 2014
Pfizer, Inc., Manhattan, NY
Preceptor: Allison Soloff, Pharm.D.
Presented weekly assigned projects on prevalent topics in the pharmaceutical industry and company related products
Researched, analyzed, and developed appropriate verbal and written responses to medical information requests
Developed standard medical information response documents for the distribution to external healthcare providers
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Interacted with pharmaceutical professionals in various departments though company meetings and shadowing opportunities to gain comprehensive exposure to several aspects of the pharmaceutical industry
Medical Affairs Elective March 2014 – April 2014
Forest Research Institute, Jersey City, NJ
Preceptor: Majid Kerolous, Pharm.D.
Performed in-depth research, analysis, and interpretation of medical literature pertaining to company related products
Attended Promotional Review Committee meetings to thoroughly review promotional material and MSL slide decks
Reviewed internal documents to ensure accurate medical information
Incorporated as member of due-diligence cross functional team to strategically analyze the medical necessity of potential investigational new drugs
ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCE
Institutional Pharmacy Inpatient Care Clerkship September 2014 – November 2014 Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Queens, NY
Faculty Preceptor: Nicholas Pantaleo, R.Ph.
Actively managed and intervened in patient medication regimens throughout course of two months
Completed medication reconciliation reviews screening for drug discrepancies, interactions, sub therapeutic pharmacotherapy, and drug contraindications
Entered, billed, and dispensed medical orders for geriatric patients in nursing home using satellite pharmacy software
Attended numerous Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee meetings Elective in Advanced Community Pharmacy Clerkship August 2014 – September 2014 Dale Drugs, Valley Stream, NY
Preceptor: Bobby DeVivo, R.Ph.
Assisted in grand re-opening of original store by exploring multiple competitor’s pricing of over the counter products to aid in the establishment of prices for store products
Developed advertising and promotional strategies to increase business within pharmacy Long Term Care Clerkship July 2014 – August 2014
Precision Long Term Care, Great Neck, NY
Preceptor: Mitch Goodman, R.Ph.
Packaged blister packs and OPUS color coded cassettes for convenient dosing to increase patient adherence and compliance for geriatric residents in multiple long term care facilities Advanced Community Pharmacy Clerkship April 2014 – May 2014 Vivo Health Pharmacy, Manhasset, NY
Preceptor: Linda Makaryus, Pharm.D.
Supported pharmacists in daily functions including receiving telephone prescriptions in high volume, high pressure store: completing up to 1,000 prescriptions per day
Increased adherence and compliance for HIV clinic patients by filling and dispensing 30-day medication pill trays
Counseled HIV clinic patients on the importance of adherence and compliance to medications to reach goal of viral suppression
Ambulatory Care Clerkship February 2014 – March 2014 Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Manhattan, NY
Faculty Preceptor: Samantha Jellinek-Cohen, Pharm.D.
Rounded with emergency department team through all daily activities including patient visitations, diagnosis, and medication consults following hospital standards of care Justin Palathinkal – Curriculum Vitae – Page 3 of 4
Gathered and utilized patient, medical, and drug information to help provide optimal patient care
Counseled patients on prescription and over the counter medications prior to discharge from hospital Key Concepts/Provisions of Pharmacists Delivered Care Clerkship January 2014 – February 2014 Dale Drugs, Valley Stream, NY
Preceptor: Bobby DeVivo, R.Ph.
Filled, entered, and dispensed prescriptions using independent pharmacy software and protocol
Researched multiple price points and vendors to find best purchasing price for wholesale products to achieve optimal net gain
Provided blood pressure readings and short hypertension informational sessions PRESENTATIONS
“Analysis of 60 Nursing Home Patients” November 2014 Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Queens, NY
Presented to preceptor, pharmacy staff, and Trump Pavilion Nursing Home medical team
“Ebola Virus Disease in West Africa – The First 9 Months of the Epidemic” October 2014 Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Queens, NY
Presented to preceptor, pharmacy staff, and fellow interns as a journal club
“Complementary Alternative Medicine Use in Advanced Cancer” September 2014 St. John’s University Rome Campus, Rome, Italy
Presented to pharmacy faculty and students
“Colorectal Cancer” September 2014
St. John’s University Rome Campus, Rome, Italy
Presented to pharmacy faculty and students
“An Overview of the DSM-5 and its Related Controversies” May 2014 Pfizer, Inc., Manhattan, NY
Presented formal presentation to preceptors, various members of medical team, and global employees via webcast
“Sildenafil Use and Increased Risk of Incident Melanoma in US Men” May 2014 Pfizer, Inc., Manhattan, NY
Presented to preceptors and members of medical information staff as a journal club
“Comparison of SUTENT® and VOTRIENT ® for the use of mRCC” May 2014 Pfizer, Inc., Manhattan, NY
Presented to preceptors and members of medical information staff
“New Drug Presentation – SOVALDITM” April 2014
Vivo Health Pharmacy, Manhasset, NY
Presented to preceptor, pharmacy director, pharmacy staff, and fellow interns
“Atrial Fibrillation – The European Story” March 2014 Forest Research Institute, Jersey City, NJ
Presented formal presentation to preceptor, members of due-diligence cross functional team, and medical affairs employees
“Intravenous Lipid Emulsion in the Management of Amlodipine Overdose” February 2014 Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Manhattan, NY
Presented to preceptor, emergency department residents and fellow interns as a journal club Justin Palathinkal – Curriculum Vitae – Page 4 of 4 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP AND LEADERSHIP ACTIVITES
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists October 2014 – Present Industry Pharmacists Organization March 2014 – Present Drug Information Association Student Member January 2014 – Present Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS): Pharmacy Leadership Society May 2013 – Present
Organized and helped execute multiple events such as Happy Halloween and My Vascular Valentine
Raised awareness to entry-level students of the importance of joining professional leadership organizations through Pharmacy Organization Day
Sigma Beta Rho Fraternity Inc. April 2012 – Present Gamma Chapter Recruitment Chair, Event Planning Chair, and Performance Chair May 2013 – Present Gamma Chapter Executive Vice President May 2012 – May 2013
Oversaw the operations of the chapter for both national and local policy adherence
Served as a direct liaison between active members and national governing bodies
Planned and executed strategic initiatives to benefit the chapter as a whole Indian Subcontinent Student Organization (I.S.S.O) September 2009 – Present Annual Cultural Show Emcee April 2012
Selected to host annual culture show at university with over 500 people in attendance Executive Public Relations Chair September 2011 – August 2012
Lead marketing initiatives for all major on-campus events
Developed strategic alliances with multiple organizations and student government to promote campus engagement amongst the student body
Indo-American Pharmaceutical Society (I.A.P.S) September 2009 – Present
Assisted in the organization of annual dinners, Continuing Education programs and fundraisers
Networked with various members to understand the necessity for a professional and cultural organization
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Volunteer, Phi Lambda Sigma: Healthy Halloween October 2013, 2014 Volunteer, Phi Lambda Sigma: My Vascular Valentine February 2013, 2014 Volunteer, New York City Breast Cancer Walk October 2012 – 2014 Volunteer, SOS Children’s Village April 2012 – Present Volunteer, Campus Ministry: Midnight Run April 2012 – December 2013 Volunteer, Annual IAPS Dinner May 2010 – 2014 Volunteer, American Cancer Society: Relay for Life April 2010 – 2013 Volunteer, University Service Day September 2009 – 2013 REFERENCES
Available upon request