New PharmD graduate with experience in scientific writing
Resume:
Divya Vepuri
Ewing, NJ ****8
*********@*****.***
EDUCATION
Doctor of Pharmacy Jul 2016 - Present
University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Pharmacy Expected graduation date: May 2019
Princess Anne, MD GPA: 3.4/4.0
Pre-Pharmacy Coursework 2009 -2012
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Industry Pharmacists Organization (IPhO) 2017 – 2018
Communications Officer: July 2017 – May 2018
Maryland Pharmacists Association (MPhA) 2017 – 2018
Ex-Officio Trustee: July 2017 – May 2018
Phi Delta Chi, Gamma Omicron, UMES 2017 – 2018
Worthy Master-at-Arms: May 2017 – May 2018
Recruitment Committee Member, Fundraising and Philanthropy Committee Member
International Pharmaceutical Student Federation (IPSF) 2017
11th Annual Pan American Regional Symposium APhA-ASP Official Delegate
American Pharmacist’s Association- Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) 2016 – 2018
UMES Chapter President: May 2017 – May 2018
UMES Chapter Fundraising Chair: Sept 2016-May 2017
Pharmacy Student Government Association 2016 – 2018
Class of 2019 Treasurer: Aug 2016 – Sept 2018
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Faculty Perceptions of an Integrated Curriculum at 3-year Pharmacy Schools Sept 2018 – Ongoing
Vepuri D, Ola-Dauda R
University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, MD
Faculty: Miriam Purnell, Pharm.D.
Comparison of First-time NAPLEX Pass Rates of Pharmacy Schools With an Sept 2018 – Ongoing
Integrated Curriculum versus Schools Without an Integrated Curriculum
Vepuri D, Ola-Dauda R
University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, MD
Faculty: Miriam Purnell, Pharm.D.
Review of Cardiovascular-specific Medical Mobile Applications and their Sept 2018 – Oct 2018
Regulatory Implications
Vepuri D, Farwell B, Amir H, Awad P
University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, MD
Faculty: Robert Freeman, Ph.D.
Can’t Miss Kounis When Managing Anaphylaxis June 2018 – Oct 2018
Naidoo S, MSIV, Vepuri D, Pharm.D. Candidate, Carr M, M.D., PGY2, Morrison J, M.D.
Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
Advisor: John Morrison, M.D.
FDA-Approved Mobile Medical Applications Mar 2018 – May 2018
Vepuri D, Farwell B, Amir H, Awad P
University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, MD
Faculty: Robert Freeman, Ph.D.
PUBLICATIONS
Lee J, Dieso P, Vepuri D, Aung L, Nguyen V. Jan 2018
Student Pharmacists’ Developments with the Maryland Pharmacists Association.
Maryland Pharmacist Journal, Winter 2018 Issue
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Naidoo S, MSIV, Vepuri D, Pharm.D. Candidate, Carr M, M.D., PGY2, Morrison J, M.D. Oct 2018
Can’t Miss Kounis When Managing Anaphylaxis
Physicians, Medical Residents, Medical Students
EMRA Case-Con: Case-Study Presentation Contest
ACEP Scientific Assembly, San Diego, CA
Vepuri D, Akoniwong J, Fonmedig C, Holstein S, Hwang L, Meesuk A, Snyder N, Teum L, March 2018
Veerapaneni S, Weimert J, Vandewater N.
Osteoporosis Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment
UMES Faculty, Students
UMES Health and Wellness Festival, Princess Anne, MD
Vepuri, D., Akangbe, O., Farwell, B., Nkeng, I., Namkoong, D., Ogunrinde, B. March 2017
Preventing Childhood Obesity
UMES Faculty, Students
UMES Health and Wellness Festival, Princess Anne, MD
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Vepuri D, Amir H. Antipsychotic Medications. Nov 2018
Physicians, Director of Nursing, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses
Holly Center, Salisbury, MD
Vepuri D, Amir H. Substance Misuse and Abuse in Older Adults. Oct 2018
UMES Faculty and Senior Citizens
YMCA, Salisbury, MD
Vepuri D, Ola-Dauda, R. A Review of Integrated Curricula in Pharmacy Schools. Sept 2018
UMES Faculty
Princess Anne, MD
Vepuri, D. Orphan Drug Designation. Aug 2018
Clinical Pharmacists and PGY-1 Pharmacy Residents
PerformRx, Philadelphia, PA
Vepuri, D. Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia: A Case Presentation. July 2018
Clinical Pharmacists and Student Pharmacists
Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, MD
Vepuri, D. Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Spinraza. July 2018
Pharmacists and Student Pharmacists
Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, MD
Vepuri, D. Newcastle Disease Oncolytic Virus: Potential Target. June 2018
Immuno-Oncology Clinical Development Team
MedImmune, Gaithersburg, MD
Vepuri, D. PD-1 and PD-L1 Inhibitors: Revolutionizing Cancer Therapy and Future Directions. June 2018
Immuno-Oncology Clinical Development Team
MedImmune, Gaithersburg, MD
Vepuri, D. Targeting BCMA in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma. May 2018
Immuno-Oncology Clinical Development Team
MedImmune, Gaithersburg, MD
Vepuri D, Holstein S, Hwang L, Veerapaneni S, Le D. Vyzulta: Drug Overview. April 2018
UMES Faculty and Student Pharmacists
Princess Anne, MD
SPECIAL PROJECTS
Phenytoin Dosing Protocol Mar 2019
Krintafel® (tafenoquine) Drug Monograph Aug 2018
Filgrastim Products Comparative Review Aug 2018
Inhaled Corticosteroid Comparison Charts Aug 2018
Nuedexta® (dextromethorphan/quinidine) Drug Monograph Aug 2018
Hepatitis C Drug Dosing and Pricing Chart Aug 2018
JOURNAL CLUB PRESENTATIONS
The Effect of Florida Medicaid’s State-Mandated Formulary Provision on Prescription Drug July 2018
Use and Health Plan Costs in a Medicaid Managed Care Plan
Pharmacists and PGY-1 Residents
Citation: Munshi K, et al. The effect of florida medicaid’s state-mandated formulary provision on prescription drug use and health plan costs in a Medicaid managed care plan. J of Manag Care Spec Pharm. 2018; 24(2):124-131.
PerformRx, Philadelphia, PA
Economic Burden Associated with Receiving Inhaled Corticosteroids with Leukotriene July 2018
Receptor Antagonists or Long-Acting Beta Agonists as Combination Therapy in Older Adults
Pharmacists and PGY-1 Residents
Citation: Altawalbeh S, et al. Economic burden associated with receiving inhaled corticosteroids with leukotriene receptor antagonists or long-acting beta agonists as combination therapy in older adults. J of Manag Care Spec Pharm. 2018; 24(5):478-486
PerformRx, Philadelphia, PA
Indacaterol-glycopyrronium versus salmeterol-fluticasone for COPD July 2018
Pharmacists and Student Pharmacists
Citation: Wedzicha J, Banerji D, Chapman K, et al. Indacaterol-glycopyrronium versus
salmeterol-fluticasone for COPD. N Eng J Med. 2016;374:2222-2234.
Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, MD
Canagliflozin in Type 2 Diabetes Feb 2018
Pharmacy Faculty
Citation: Neal B, Perkovic, V, Mahaffey, K, et al. Canagliflozin and cardiovascular and renal events in type 2 diabetes. N Eng J Med. 2017;277:644-657.
University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, MD
Enoxaparin in VTE prophylaxis Nov 2017
Student Pharmacists and Faculty
Citation: Geerts WH, Jay RM, Code KI, et al. A comparison of low-dose heparin with low-molecular weight heparin as prophylaxis against venous thromboembolism after major trauma. N Eng J Med. 1996;335:701-707.
University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, MD
ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCES (APPE)
Phar 720 General Elective May – June 2018
MedImmune, Gaithersburg, MD
Natasha Angra, PharmD
Associate Director, Clinical Development, Immuno-Oncology
Rotation Activities/Projects:
Shadowed pharmacists in many functional areas across MedImmune and AstraZeneca
Assisted in protocol development meetings
Delivered various presentations to the immuno-oncology team
Phar 702 Acute Care June 2018 – July 2018
Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Princess Anne, MD
Ralph Bunting, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist
Rotation Activities/Projects:
Participated in multidisciplinary rounds in the ICU
Monitored antibiotic and anticoagulant therapies
Worked with other healthcare professionals to modify and maintain TPN orders
Managed sickle cell pain crisis therapy
Phar 720 General Elective July 2018 – Aug 2018
PerformRx, Philadelphia, PA
Devon Trumbower, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist, Formulary/DUR
Rotation Activities/Projects:
Researched guidelines to prepare PA criteria reviews for multiple TAs: sedative hypnotics, Huntington’s Disease, Retinoids, Colchicine
Analyzed DUR reports to make recommendations to Medicaid health plans
Completed drug class reviews: Antibiotics, Anticonvulsants
Collaborated with other pharmacy students on a monthly Drug Information Report
Phar 710 Drug Information/Leadership/Academia Sept 2018 – Oct 2018
University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, MD
Miriam Purnell, PharmD
Interim Chair of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
Completed drug information responses
Worked with independent pharmacy to administer flu vaccines at clinics
Researched newly approved medications (2018) and associated clinical trials
Phar 715 Patient Care- Long Term Care Facilities
University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, MD Oct 2018 – Nov 2018
Nancy Rodriguez-Weller, RPh, FASCP
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Rotation Activities/Projects:
Developed constipation treatment protocols for long term care facility
Performed patient chart reviews with recommendations and site inspections at multiple nursing homes
Revised antibiotic stewardship protocols for a nursing home according to current treatment guidelines
Created a “Clinically Significant Medication Issue” tracking form in response to new Medicare part A law
Phar 700 Advanced Community
Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy, Richmond, VA Nov 2018 – Dec 2018
Madison Delano, PharmD
Pharmacy Manager
Rotation Activities/Projects:
Key Medications: Ajovy, Aimovig, Emgality, Prolia, Repatha, Praluent, Mekinist, Tafinlar
Focused on HIV, oncology, transplant, hepatitis, women’s health, and injectable medications
Procured funding for uninsured or under-insured patients
Marketed our services to local healthcare professionals
Communicated with patients on a monthly basis regarding their outcomes with specialty medications
Phar 703 Ambulatory Care
Encompass Health, Salisbury, MD Jan 2019 – Feb 2019
Adrienne Allen, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist
Rotation Activities/Projects:
Performed medication reconciliations for incoming patients & discharge patient education
Monitored VTE-related medications and parameters
Recommended therapy changes during weekly interdisciplinary rounds
Optimized pharmacy inventory based on drug usage reports and cost
Phar 701 Advanced Institutional
West Florida Healthcare, Pensacola, FL Feb 2019 – Mar 2019
Jerry Barbee Jr, PharmD, BCPS, CPh
Clinical Pharmacist
Rotation Activities/Projects:
Contributed to researching and writing a phenytoin dosing protocol
Participated in monthly antimicrobial stewardship and pain management meetings
Monitored patient charts for potential drug interactions and duplication of therapy
Dosed antibiotic, pain, chemotherapy, and TPN regimens
SELECTED COURSEWORK
Directed Studies: Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine Spring 2018
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Spring 2018
Venous Thromboembolism Winter 2017
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Stepping On Falls Prevention, Salisbury, MD Sept – Oct 2018
Performed drug therapy reviews for the elderly and addressed individual medication concerns
Assessment Committee, UMES School of Pharmacy Aug 2017 – July 2018
Provide student perspective of ACPE standards of our program
Substance and Opioid Abuse Awareness Response, Princess Anne, MD April 2017
Promoted, advertised, and provided on-site assistance for event
EPOCH Dream Center, Hebron, MD Sept 2016 – April 2017
Tutored under-resourced, elementary through middle school aged children
Aurora Senior Living of Manokin, Princess Anne, MD Aug 2016 – Nov 2017
Participated in social, artistic, and memory activities with the residents
Experiential Education Committee, UMES School of Pharmacy Aug 2016 – May 2017
Provided insight on assessment of current experiential practice sites
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP
Phi Lambda Sigma- the National Pharmacy Leadership Society 2018 – Present
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP-SSHP) 2017 – Present
American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) 2017 – Present
Phi Delta Chi Professional Pharmacy Fraternity (Gamma Omicron Chapter) 2016 – Present
American Pharmacists Association (APhA-ASP) 2016 – Present
Student National Pharmacist’s Association (SNPhA) 2016 – Present
Maryland Pharmacists Association (MPhA) 2016 – Present
Industry Pharmacists Organization (IPhO) 2016 – Present
International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation (IPSF) 2016 – Present
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITES
Geriatric Assessment Interdisciplinary Team (GAIT) Training, Salisbury, MD, Facilitator Nov 2018
Eastern Shore Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Pilot Program, Scholar Oct 2018
American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Scientific Assembly, San Diego, CA, Presenter Oct 2018
Interprofessional Scope of Practice, Princess Anne, MD, Co-facilitator Sept 2018
17th Leader-Development Seminar, Phi Delta Chi, Virginia Beach, VA, Attendee Aug 2018
Symtuza Presentation by Janssen, PerformRx, Philadelphia, PA, Attendee Aug 2018
US Public Policy Development at Executive Branch Agencies: From FDA to HHS and Beyond June 2018
MedImmune, Gaithersburg, MD, Attendee
BioNetworking: Fermenting Innovation, MedImmune, Gaithersburg, MD, Attendee May 2018
Clinical Aspects of Medical Marijuana Seminar, Columbia, MD, Host Oct 2017
IPSF Pan American Regional Symposium, Mexico City, MX, Official APhA-ASP Delegate July 2017
Summer Leadership Institute, Washington, DC, Chapter Leader & Advocate July 2017
ACPE Visit, Princess Anne, MD, Student Leader April 2017
AWARDS AND HONORS
Dr. Geoffrey Twigg Brotherhood Award, Phi Delta Chi, Gamma Omicron Chapter 2018
Student of the Year, PSGA, UMES School of Pharmacy 2018
Member of the Year, IPhO, UMES Chapter 2018
1st Place, Patient Counseling Competition, IPSF 2017
SP-1 Member of the Year, IPhO, UMES Chapter 2017
SP-1 Academic Achievement Award, Phi Delta Chi, Gamma Omicron Chapter 2017
Bilingual Scholarship Recipient, CVS 2017
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Certified Community Pharmacy Technician Dec 2015 –Dec 2017
CVS Pharmacy
Clark, NJ & Salisbury, MD
Certified Community Pharmacy Technician Aug 2012 – Dec 2015
Pharmacy Intern
Target Pharmacy
South Plainfield, NJ
Intern Summers 2009 - 2011
KVK Tech, Inc.
Newtown, PA
CERTIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
State of Florida Pharmacy Intern, License No. PSI40120 Feb 2019 – Present
Health Care Provider Basic Life Support – CPR, American Heart Association May 2018
Commonwealth of Virginia Pharmacy Intern, License No. 020******* Feb 2018 – Present
Overdose Response Program (ORP) Trainer Course, UMES ORP April 2017
The Pharmacist & Patient-Centered Diabetes Care, American Pharmacist’s Association April 2017
Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery, American Pharmacist’s Association Oct 2016
REFERENCES Available upon request
Revised: 3/15/19
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