Divya Vepuri

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Ewing, NJ ****8

732-***-****

ac81ro@r.postjobfree.com

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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