Hardworking, Enthusiastic, Recent PharmD Graduate

Mitul M. Gandhi

**** ***** ***** **** • Bloomington, IL 61704

309-***-**** • ******.******@*****.***

EDUCATION

Doctor of Pharmacy (candidate)

St. Louis College Pharmacy Expected May 2010

AWARDS & HONORS

St. Louis College of Pharmacy Faculty Scholarship

Dean’s List (2004-2005, 2007-2008)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pharmacy Intern May 2007 – Present

Meijer Pharmacy

Bloomington, IL

Supervisor: Stephen Bethea, RPh

● Assist in prescription and OTC counseling;

● Resolve insurance claim problems

● Assist in training new technicians

● Enter, fill and dispense prescriptions

● Manage inventory and re-stock shelves

DOCTOR OF PHARMACY CLERKSHIPS

CVS Pharmacy March - April 2010

New York City, NY

Medication Delivery Systems: Community

Preceptor: Glenna Woodcock, Pharm.D.

Hoye’s Pharmacy February - March 2010

Tampa, FL

Patient Care Elective

Preceptor: Robert Hoye, CRPh, FIACP, FACA

● Compounded unique medications, such as: hormone creams/troches/gels, thyroid capsules, and various homeopathic preparations

● Provided evidence-based summaries on the efficacy and safety of prospective compounded products

St. John’s Mercy Hospital January - February 2010

St. Louis, MO

Acute Care/Internal Medicine

Preceptor: Andrew Crannage, Pharm.D.

● Performed medication and profile reviews on patients from admission through discharge

● Provided pharmacotherapy recommendations to physicians and residents

● Attended inter-disciplinary rounds to provide recommendations when necessary

Sanofi-Aventis November - December 2009

St. Louis, MO

Non-Patient Care Elective

Preceptor: Darren Stam, Pharm.D.

● Provided evidence-based answers to clinical inquiries from hospitals and local, physician offices in regards to products, including, buy not limited to: Lantus, Multaq, and other medications manufactured by Sanofi-Aventis

● Met with key thought leaders in the area along side medical liaisons to discuss the benefits and therapeutic considerations with our medications

Gateway Regional Hospital October - November 2009

St. Louis, MO

Medication Delivery Systems: Hospital

Preceptor: Danielle Rahman, Pharm.D.

● Made clinical interventions including: renal dose adjustment, antibiotic appropriateness monitoring, fall risk for geriatrics, INR monitoring for patients on warfarin, and heparin dose monitoring

● Educated patients upon discharge on expectations and proper administration of warfarin

● Educated nurses on how to recognize and report an adverse event according to hospital policy

Washington University Infectious Disease Clinic September - October 2009

St. Louis, MO

HIV Patient Care Elective

Preceptor: Alexandria Wilson, Pharm.D.

● Provided education on the life cycle of HIV and patient-specific expectations of AIDs

● Provided vaccination recommendations for traveling patients

● Performed medication and profile reviews

North Central Community Health Center June - July 2009

St. Louis, MO

Ambulatory Care

Preceptor: Gloria Grice, Pharm.D., BCPS

● Performed warfarin counseling at the clinic, with patient follow-up and titration over the phone

● Provided smoking cessation counseling

● Titrated insulin and provided recommendations for diabetes regimens

Walgreen’s Pharmacy May - June 2009

Fairview Heights, IL

Community Care

Preceptor: Kelly Odum, RPh

● Counseled patients on the appropriate use of over the counter products

● Resolved various issues in the daily operation of the pharmacy including insurance claim rejections, ambiguously written prescriptions, and drug interactions

● Participated in ordering, stocking, and maintaining pharmacy inventory

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Tutor, Economics (SS 2520)

Instructor: Dr. Kenneth W. Schafermeyer, Ph.D. Spring Semester 2004

St. Louis College of Pharmacy

● Provided summaries of textbook chapters to students from own notes

● Gave feedback and explanations on homework assignments and test questions

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Sales Representative May – August 2006

Vector Marketing

Bloomington, IL

Supervisor: Stephen Roach

● Trained in sales techniques and persuasive speech

● Attended division meetings

● Pitched sales to customers

● Trained newer employees

Camp Counselor Summer 2003 –2005

Hindu Heritage Camp

Bloomington, IL

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American College of Clinical Pharmacists August 2009-Present

Student Pharmacist Association August 2009-Present

VOLUNTEER SERVICES

Crestwood Health Care Center February – March 2009

St. Louis Community Day Care September –December 2007

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