Betsy E. Brinson
NC License #: *****
Sanford, North Carolina 27330
*************@*****.***
EDUCATION
Aug 2007 - May 2011 Doctorate of Pharmacy
University of North Carolina Eshelman School of
Pharmacy
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Aug 2004 - May 2007 B.S. Biochemistry
East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina
Magna Cum Laude, University Honors
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Aug 2008 - Dec 2010 Laboratory Intern
Cirrus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Durham, North Carolina
. Tested inhalers for quality control
. Prepared samples for analytical testing
. Ensured quality assurance of data
May 2007 - June 2007 Pharmacy Technician
Eckerd Drug (now Rite Aid)
1401 Charles Blvd.
Greenville, North Carolina
. Prepared prescriptions for pharmacist review
. Performed customer service
. Ensured adequate floor stock of medications
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
June 2011 - Present NC Pharmacist License
NC Board of Pharmacy
License #: 21707
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Aug 2010 - April 2011 Chemotherapy handling practices in
oncology clinics
Clinical Scholars Program
Southern Regional AHEC
. Prepared nationwide survey involving the
safety of chemotherapy handling practices in
oncology clinics
. Compared and contrasted hospital affiliated
oncology clinics with stand alone clinics
. Results presented at 2011 NCAP conference
Mentor: Susan Miller, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, FCCP
Aug 2005 - May 2007 Research Assistant
East Carolina University Biology Department
. Performed spectrophotometric analysis on
Leiostomus xanthurus samples to determine LDH
activity in response to hypoxia
. Gained experience with SPSS statistical
software
Advisor: Mary Farwell, PhD
RECENT PRESENTATIONS
January 2011 Refeeding Syndrome: A Complication of TPN
Case Presentation
Scotland Memorial Hospital Pharmacists
November 2010 Benefits versus risks of long-term
aromatase inhibitor therapy
Literature Review Presentation
SR-AHEC Seminar: UNC PharmD Candidates and
Faculty
September 2010 Clostridium difficile
Case Presentation
SR-AHEC Seminar: UNC PharmD Candidates and
Faculty
September 2010 Cabazitaxel
New Drug Update
SR-AHEC Seminar: UNC PharmD Candidates and
Faculty
September 2010 North Carolina Association of Pharmacists
Organization Presentation
SR-AHEC Seminar: UNC PharmD Candidates and
Faculty
August 2010 Vitamin E for the treatment of fatty liver
disease
Journal Club
Womack Army Medical Center Pharmacists
February 2010 Multiple Myeloma
Disease State Presentation
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
February 2010 Tamoxifen Pharmacogenomic Testing Service
Business Plan Presentation
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
March 2009 Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse )
New Drug Update
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
March 2009 Medication Errors
Current Issues in Pharmacy
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
PUBLICATIONS AND POSTERS
October 2010 Fish Oil: What is the role in
cardiovascular health?
Journal of Pharmacy Practice; to be published
Oct 2011
March 2010 APhA-ASP Project Chance Grant Proposal
Co-author
Awarded amount: $2000
December 2009 Immunization Myths: Exposing the Truth
Poster Presentation
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
May 2007 Lactate Dehydrogenase Activity in Leiostomus xanthurus (spot)
in Response to Hypoxia
Submission pending: Journal of Young
Investigators
November 2006 Poster Abstract: Lactate Dehydrogenase Activity in
Leiostomus xanthurus (spot) in Response to
Hypoxia
November 2006 Lactate Dehydrogenase Activity in Leiostomus xanthurus
(spot) in Response to Hypoxia
Poster Presentation: State of North Carolina
Undergraduate Research Symposium
LEADERSHIP
Aug 2010 - April 2011 Clinical Scholars Progam
SR-AHEC Student Leader
. Directed Senior Day at Cumberland County Fair
. Initiated medication take back program for
Fayetteville
September 2010 Leadership Discussion Series
. Leadership and Self-Deception
. Crucial Conversations
September 2010 Leadership in Pharmacy Class
Aug 2009 - May 2010 Project Chance Co-Chair
Aug 2008 - May 2010 Pharmacy Student Mentor
HONORS AND AWARDS
March 2010 Project Chance Grant (Amount: $2000)
May 2007 Magna Cum Laude: East Carolina University
May 2007 University Honors: East Carolina University
2004 - 2007 Dean's List: East Carolina University
2004 St. James United Methodist Church Scholarship
CERTIFICATIONS
2010 - Present Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
2009 - Present APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
2007 - 2010 The American Society of Health-System
Pharmacists (ASHP)
2007 - 2010 American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
2007 - 2010 North Carolina Association of Pharmacists
(NCAP)
2010 Hematology Oncology Pharmacy Association
(HOPA)
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES _
2010 Cumberland County Fair Senior Day
Blood glucose and blood pressure assessments
2009 The Raleigh Health and Wellness Expo
Blood glucose and blood pressure assessments
2009 Kerr Drug/KDI Health Solutions
Medication therapy management
2009 University of North Carolina Children's
Hospital
Children's Playroom Volunteer
2009 Lee County Health Department
Immunization Preparation
2009 Triangle Chapter American Red Cross
Collected donations for organization
2008 - 2009 Operation Christmas Child
Filled Christmas boxes for children
2008 Wynwood of Chapel Hill Retirement Home
Played bingo with patients