Medical Service

Ashvi Chaudhary

* ****** ***** *************, ** 08648

Phone: 609-***-**** E-mail: *****.*********@*****.***

Education and Licensure

May 2013 Doctor of Pharmacy

Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, University of the

Sciences

Merit Scholarship

. Annual academic scholarship awarded by

University of the Sciences

2013-2015 CPR/First AID/AED Certification

American Red Cross, Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter

Jul 2012 Medication Therapy Management Certified

May 2012 APhA Pharmacy-based Immunization Delivery Certified

Professional Pharmacy Experience

Jul 2010 - Present Pharmacy Intern, Rite Aid Pharmacy

Home Store #10497 Pennington, NJ

. Counsel patients to optimize adherence and

therapeutic outcomes

. Fill and dispense appropriate medications for

patients

. Develop communication and leadership skills as

well as knowledge in different aspects of

community pharmacy

. Perform inventory checks

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences

Mar - Apr 2013 Cigna Home Delivery - Mail Order Pharmacy, Horsham,

PA

Preceptor: David Dessender, RPh

. Processed and entered orders

. Counseled patients over the phone on any new

medications or specialty medications

Jan - Feb 2013 Acute Patient Care - Methodist Hospital,

Philadelphia, PA

Preceptor: Stephanie Gaber, PharmD

. Provided evidence based drug information

responses to healthcare providers for patients

. Managed medication therapy alongside a

multidisciplinary team

. Performed discharge counseling to patients

Nov - Dec 2012 Ambulatory Care - Sunset Road Medical Associates,

Burlington Township, NJ

Preceptor: Jennifer Colon, PharmD

. Educated patients on how to properly take

medications and ensured patient compliance

. Provided doctor with medication plan

. Counseled patients on how to properly use

inhalers and glucometers

. Performed drug reconciliations

. Responded to drug information questions

Oct - Nov 2012 Cancer Infusion - OncoMed Pharmacy, LLC., Crum

Lynne, PA

Preceptor: Christine Roussel, PharmD

. Adjudicated insurance claims

. Counseled patients on chemotherapy regimens and

educated them on proper use of medication

. Setup co-pay assistance and funding for

patients

. Assisted pharmacist in completing an audit

. Conducted an oral chemotherapy chart for

pharmacists to use as a reference when

dispensing and counseling

Aug - Sept 2012 Independent Pharmacy - Boyd's Pharmacy, Florence, NJ

Preceptor: Clark Boyd, RPh

. Processed and filled medication orders

. Called doctors for prior authorization requests

and insurance companies for third party

rejections

. Counseled patients on prescription and over the

counter medications

. Presented to the geriatric population on

vitamins and supplements

Jul - Aug 2012 Medical Information - Novo Nordisk, Inc.,

Princeton, NJ

Preceptor: Madhuri Kothari, PharmD

. Performed literature searches in response to

unsolicited requests from health care

professionals

. Created a medical information letter for an

investigational drug (insulin degludec) which

is being studied for the treatment of type I

and type II diabetes

. Conducted a presentation evaluating the

efficacy and safety of lixisenatide for the

treatment of type II diabetes

. Delivered a presentation evaluating Qsymia as

an adjunct for chronic weight management

. Participated in a promotional review board

meeting where I was able to blend clinical

knowledge with marketing strategy

May - June 2012 Hospital Pharmacy Practice - Raritan Bay Medical

Center, Perth Amboy, NJ

Preceptor: James Barna, RPh

. Verified medication orders under the

supervision of a pharmacist

. Dispensed medications and filled automated

machines

. Responded to drug information questions from

healthcare professionals

. Attended staff in-services and grand rounds

. Mixed and reconstituted IV medications

Presentations

Apr 2013 New drugs 2012-2013

Cigna Home Delivery - Horsham, PA

. Presented new FDA approved drugs to a group of

pharmacists

Oct 2012 Reducing Screen Time

BAPS Temple - Levittown, PA

. Presented to a group of 50 girls during a

children's health and safety program

Aug 2012 Qsymia as an Adjunct for Chronic

Weight Management

Novo Nordisk, Inc. - Princeton, NJ

. Presented to a group of pharmacists along

with students

Aug 2012 Efficacy and Safety of the Once-Daily

GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Lixisenatide in Monotherapy

Novo Nordisk, Inc. - Princeton, NJ

. Presented to a group of pharmacists along

with students

Jun 2012 Xarelto

Raritan Bay Medical Center - Perth Amboy, NJ

. Presented to a group of pharmacists along

with students

Feb 2012 Olanzapine in the Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa

Professional Seminar - Philadelphia College of

Pharmacy, Philadelphia, PA

. Presented to course faculty and a group of 30

fellow peers

Awards and Honors

Sept 2007 - Present USP Merit Scholarship

Sept 2010 - 2011 Kappa Phi Gamma - Community Service of the Year

Professional Organizations

Sept 2011 - Present Drug Information Association (DIA)

Dec 2009 - Present Kappa Phi Gamma Sorority, Inc.

Kappa Phi Gamma President (2010-2011)

. Created by-laws abiding to university rules and

regulations

. Served as a mentor for a group of young women

. Encouraged professional communication with

organizations and the university

Fundraising Chair (2010-2011)

. Raised money by hosting events in the

Philadelphia area

. Organized bake sales to raise money for our

philanthropy, cancer awareness

. Volunteered at Eagles games, Six Flags, and

Dorney Park

Community Service Chair (2009-2010)

. Made Christmas cards and gifts for children at

CHOP

. Played games with the elderly at local nursing

homes

. Helped children with school work during after

school programs at local elementary schools

Sept 2008 - Present American Pharmacists Association (APhA)

Community Service

Jan 2004 - Present Durga Mandir Youth Group

. Lead a group of young children at the local

Hindu temple

. Coordinate activities for children to enhance

their knowledge in various areas

Sept 2011 - May 2012 Parent Infant Center

. Read books to children at a nearby daycare

center twice a month

. Helped clean up the school to make it a safer

environment

Sept 2010 - May 2012 Ronald McDonald House

. Prepared meals for underprivileged or sick

community members

. Served food to members of the community

Jan 2009 - May 2012 Greater Philadelphia Cares

. Planted flowers and cleared the walls of any

graffiti at local public schools around the

Philadelphia area

. Cleaned areas around the schools to make the

environment more safe for children

Mar 2012 Bone Marrow Donor Drive

. Helped set up the drive on campus

. Registered nearly 200 university students

. Encouraged members of the university community

to attend the drive

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