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First Professional Year

Fall Semester Credit

111 ANAT, Anatomy. A course covering the basic morphology of the tissues and organ systems of the human body with attention to general correlations of structure with function. Credit 3(2-2).

111 BIOC, Biochemistry. A series of lectures, conferences, and laboratory exercises that introduce the student to current concepts in human biochemistry, including regulatory biochemistry and molecular biology. The biological function and metabolism of the major classes of biochemically important compounds are reviewed. Additional topics include biochemical endocrinology, nutrition, cancer, and the principles of genetic engineering. The course is designed as a fundamental introductory course in biochemistry, but areas related to pharmacy are emphasized. Credit 5(4-2).

111 PPPE, Introduction to Pharmacy and the Health Care Environment. This course provides an introduction to the American health care delivery system and to the profession of pharmacy. Attention is focused on health delivery models, the environment in which health care is rendered, and providers of health care including pharmacists. Credit 3(2-3).

111 PHSC, Physical Pharmacy. Physical pharmacy is the introductory course to physical chemical principles and their application to dosage form formulation and evaluation. Principles affecting solutions, injections, aerosols, emulsions, suspensions, tablets and controlled release dosage forms are discussed. Credit 3(3-0)

112 PHSC, Organic Medicinal Chemistry I. A course devoted to the study of synthetic entities and natural products which are either chemotherapeutic agents or components of medicinal compounds. In some instances, the chemical interpretation of health hazards associated with a given group of compounds (e.g., insecticides) will be among the topics considered. Credit 3(3-0).

113 PHSC, Pharmacy Math. Pharmacy math is an introductory course to the principles and calculation methods necessary to practice pharmacy. Topics include: the three common weight and measure systems, conversions, proportionality, dosage regimen calculations and formulation calculations. Credit 1(1-0).

TOTAL 18(15-6)

Winter/Spring Semester Credit

121 PHYS, Physiology. A series of lectures and small-group exercises that provide a survey of functions of the major organ systems of the body. Credit 5(4-1).

121 PHSC, Pharmaceutical Technology. A course designed to familiarize the student with the fundamental principles pertaining to and the techniques employed in the pharmaceutical formulation of medicinal agents. Credit 5(4-4).

122 PHSC, Organic Medicinal Chemistry II. Continuation of Medicinal Chemistry 112. Credit 3(3-0).

121 MICRO, Microbiology. An introductory course in which the morphology, physiology, growth, genetics and identification of common pathogenic microorganisms is considered. Immunology and mechanisms of microbial virulence are stressed. Credit 4(3-2).

121 PPPE Basic Clinical and Communication Skills. This course emphasizes interpersonal relationships, patient counseling, and communications as they relate to pharmacy practice. Credit 2(1-3).

TOTAL 19(15-10)

Second Professional Year

Fall Semester Credit

211 PHAR, Pharmacy Pharmacology I. This course is designed to give students a fundamental knowledge of the interactions between drugs and living systems. Drug mechanisms of action and drug interactions are emphasized. Principles of drug metabolism, synergism, antagonism, accumulation and toxicity are also discussed. Selected laboratory experiments elucidate the mechanisms of drug actions. Credit 4(3-2).

211 PHSC, Introduction to Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics. An introduction to physiochemical and biological parameters influencing drug action. Variables in formulations and physiological conditions will be considered in terms of their effect upon the absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of medicinal agents. Credit 2 (2-0).

212 PHSC, Fundamentals of Parenteral Medications. The principles applicable to the preparation and use of parenteral dosage forms. The course includes didactic instruction and "hands -on" experience, with an emphasis on institutional pharmacy practice. Credit 2(1-3).

212 PPPE, Drug Information and Literature Evaluation. This course consists of lectures, recitations, and laboratory sessions designed to introduce pharmacy students to the resources available and services provided by the Drug Information Center and Library. In addition, it deals with the basics of experimental design, research methodology, and evaluation of the current drug literature. Emphasis is placed on search strategies and provision of drug and toxicology information to health care professionals. Credit 2(1-3).

213 PPPE, Legal and Ethical Environment of Pharmacy. A study of the numerous laws, both statutory and regulatory, which govern and control the practice of pharmacy and the manufacturing, distribution, and dispensing of drug products; and the delivery of clinical pharmacy services. An exploration of the professional conduct for pharmacy practice is included. Credit 3(3-0).

224 PPPE, Introductory Clerkship. A structured clerkship designed to introduce the student to pharmaceutical care with emphasis on the proper utilization of patient records and recitations involving the presentation of case studies. Credit 1(0-2).

Didactic Elective(s) 4 (4-0)

TOTAL 19(15-10)

Winter/Spring Semester Credit

221 PHAR, Pharmacy Pharmacology II. Continuation of Pharmacology 211. Credit 4(4-0).

311 CLPH, Therapeutics I. This course consists of lectures and recitations designed to develop the student’s ability to apply principles and concepts of clinical therapeutics to the care of patients with specific illnesses. Credit 4(4-0).

221 PHSC, Pharmacokinetics. An introduction to concepts and techniques involved in quantitating processes associated with the absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination of drugs. Kinetics of these processes will be rigorously developed, based on appropriate model systems. The didactic material and assigned problems will emphasize current pharmacokinetic literature and will familiarize the students with the latest advances in this rapidly expanding area. Credit 3(2-1).

221 PPPE, Self Care and Nonprescription Drugs. A course designed to acquaint the pharmacy student with the principles of selfcare and actions, uses, adverse reactions, and contraindications of nonprescription drugs. Credit 3(3-0).

PPPE 324/325 Externship (Community/Institutional) 4(0-10)

Didactic Elective(s) 4 (4-0)

TOTAL 22(17-2)

Second year electives/selectives

123 CLPH, Introduction to Therapeutics. This course is designed to expose first year doctor of pharmacy students to basic pathology and therapeutics; introduce students to signs and symptoms of major diseases; introduce medical terminology; expose students to the clinical environment, etc. This course will also provide an academic environment that allows post-doctoral trainees and junior faculty an opportunity to develop their didactic teaching skills. Credit 2(2-0).

*242/243 PPPE, Special Problems in Pharmacy Practice I/II. The purpose of these courses are to allow the individual student to design and implement a specific project in pharmacy administration. After completion of the project, a written report is required as well as an oral presentation to other class members, the instructor and other faculty members. Credit variable. PPPE 243 is a continuation of PPPE 242.

*244 PPPE, Drugs and Substances of Abuse: Principles and Practice. This elective course explores the present state of the art regarding current trends and scientific knowledge about drugs and substances of abuse or misuse. Emphasis is directed toward the dilemmas or problems of drugs and society, and the role pharmacists can play as dispensers of clinical pharmacology and toxicology information and consultation in this area. Credit 2(2-0).

*245 PPPE, Clinical Toxicology. This course discusses the diagnosis and treatment of commonly occurring poisonings. Emphasis will be given to the basic concepts of patient-oriented toxicology. Credit 2(2-0).

*246 PPPE, Pharmacy Marketing. Basic principles of marketing with emphasis on provision of pharmacy services which meet the needs of specific consumer groups. Credit 2 (2-0).

*248 PPPE, Special Topics in Institutional Pharmacy Practice Management. This course is designed to introduce the student to basic concepts of institutional and hospital pharmacy practice, as well as, aspects of practice management involved in the instutional pharmacy setting. Credit 2(2-0).

*249 PPPE, Community Pharmacy Ownership. This elective course is designed to provide the student with the basic principles of management required to solve problems in pharmacy location analysis, obtaining capital, purchasing, inventory control, pricing of products and services, financial analysis, computer applications, and pharmacy security. Credit 2(2-0).

*250 PPPE, Pharmacoeconomics. The purpose of this course is to assist students to gain familiarity with outcomes measures and economic principles as applied to pharmacy and health care. The conceptual framework of outcomes management and its integration with pharmaceutical care activities will be examined. The course will provide a basis for evaluation of pharmacists’ activities and a rationale for modern patient care within present cost containment constraints. The methods and tools used in economic evaluations will be discussed. Credit 2(2-0).

*251 PPPE, Pharmacy Entrepreneurship. This course is designed for students who are interested in owning/developing an innovative community-based pharmacy practice. Students participate in classroom discussion and visit innovative practice sites. A group porject is required which includes development of a business plan, feasibility study, and location analysis. Credit 2(2-0).

*252 PPPE, Special Problems in Pharmacy Law. This is a special problems course designed for a detailed study of specific laws, rules and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy. Credit varies.

*253 PPPE, Hospital Pharmacy Practice Management. This course is designed to introduce the basic concepts of institutional pharmacy practice and the aspects of management involved in the institutional setting. Credit 2(2-0).

*254 PPPE, Pharmacy Informatics. This course provides an introduction to (1) current information management needs in institutional pharmacy, (2) computer-based information systems in hospitals today, (3) concepts of informatics, (4) characteristics of computer databases, and (5) characteristics of expert systems. Credit 2(2-0).

*256 PPPE, Fundamentals of Personal Economics and Financial Planning. To help students gain a solid understanding of the principles which impact personal financial decisions, including those concepts of financial planning and investing necessary to meet personal goals. Credit 2(2-0).

*257 PPPE, Top 200 Drugs. To familiarize the student with the generic names, common brand names, appropriate dosages, indications, contraindications, and common side and adverse effects of the 200 most commonly prescribed medications. Some basic pharmacology of the major drug classes will also be included in the lecture material. Credit 2(2-0).

*240 CLPH, Special Problems in Clinical Pharmacy.
*241 CLPH, Special Problems in Clinical Pharmacy II.  The purpose of these courses are to allow students to design and implement a specific project in pharmacy After completion of the project a written report is required. Credit (variable). CLPH 241 is a continuation of CLPH 240.

*258 CLPH, Design and Conduct of Clinical Research Studies. The objective of this course is to outline for students and trainees the process of conducting clinical research from a scientific, ethical, regulatory and managerial perspective. Educational activities that will complement various didactic presentations include review of original research articles, observation of an ongoing clinical research project, and preparation and presentation of a clinical research protocol by the participants. Credit 2(2-0).

*240 PHSC, Introductory Research in Pharmaceutics I. A course designed to introduce the student to research techniques in the pharmaceutical sciences. Credit by arrangement with the Chairman of the department. Credit varies.

*241 PHSC, Introductory Research in Pharmaceutics II. A continuation of Pharmaceutics 340. Credit by arrangement with the Chairman of the department. Credit varies.

*242 PHSC, Introductory Research in Pharmaceutics III. A continuation of Pharmaceutics 241. Credit by arrangement with the Chairman of the department. Credit varies.

*257 PHSC, Medicinal Chemistry and Clinical Aspects of Drug Metabolism. This course is devoted to a study of mutual interactions between the body and drugs and to resulting changes in their molecular structure occurring in the course of such interactions. Credit 2(2-0).

*258 PHSC, Introduction to Nuclear Pharmacy. The first of a three course sequence to provide the 200 hour of didactic/laboratory material required by the NRC to become a nuclear pharmacist. Gives an overview of the use of radiopharmaceuticals in nuclear medicine, review of basic concepts of physics, atomic and nuclear structure, nuclear interactions, etc. Credit 4(3-1).

*259 PHSC, Basic Nuclear Pharmacy. Second course in a three course sequence. This course involves radiation safety, characteristics and use of the geiger-mueller counter, gamma ray scintillation spectrometry-single channel analyzer, background reduction, etc. Credit 2(1-3).

*260 PHSC, Advanced Nuclear Pharmacy. The third course in a three course sequence qualifying the student to become licensed as a certified nuclear pharmacist. This course includes cardiac studies, pharmacologic stress agents, renal studies, hepatobiliary imaging, thyroid studies, etc. Credit 3(3-2).

*261 PHSC, Special Problems in Pharmaceutical Sciences. The purpose of this course is to allow the individual student to design and implement a specific project in pharmaceutical sciences. After completion of the project, a written report is required. Credit variable.

Third Professional Year

Fall Semester Credit

315 CLPH, Applied Pharmacokinetics. This course consists of lectures and recitations on the practical application of pharmacokinetic theory as it relates to the individualization of patient drug therapy, through the proper interpretation of drug serum concentrations. Credit 2(1-2).

312 CLPH, Therapeutics II. This course is a continuation of Therapeutics I and consists of lectures and recitations designed to develop the student’s ability to apply principles and concepts of clinical therapeutics to the care of patients with specific illnesses. Credit 4(4-0).

313 CLPH, Therapeutics III. This course is a continuation of Therapeutics II and consists of lectures and recitations designed to develop the student’s ability to apply principles and concepts of clinical therapeutics to the care of patients with specific illnesses. Credit 4(4-0).

311 PPPE, Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Assessment. This course acquaints students with the basic principles of management including planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and controlling a practice, business, or organization. Attention is focused on management of capital, time, inventory, and human resources. Credit 2(2-0).

312 PPPE, Introduction to the Professional Experience Program. This course is designed to enable students to correlate their academic courses with practice experience via presentation and discussion of appropriate topics. A second objective is to familiarize students with various career opportunities and assist students in making important choices relating to externships and clerkships. Credit 1(1-0).

314 CLPH, Applied Therapeutics I. Introduce concepts of pharmaceutical care into the curriculum prior to the 4th professional year by placing students in the clinical environment during the 3rd professional year. Students will have direct patient contact and will be required to present patient cases during small group recitations. Credit 2(0-4).

TOTAL 15(12-6)

Winter/Spring Semester Credit

321 PPPE, Physical/Patient Assessment. This course consists of lectures and is designed to teach interpretation of clinical laboratory tests and skills of health assessment necessary to evaluate patient response to drug therapy. Credit 2(1-2).

321 CLPH, Therapeutics IV. This course is a continuation of Therapeutics III and consists of lectures and recitations designed to develop the student’s ability to apply principles and concepts of clinical therapeutics to the care of patients with specific illnesses. Credit 3(3-0).

322 CLPH, Therapeutics V. This course is a continuation of Therapeutics IV and consists of lectures and recitations designed to develop the student’s ability to apply principles and concepts of clinical therapeutics to the care of patients with specific illnesses. Credit 3(3-0)

323 CLPH, Applied Therapeutics II. A continuation of CLPH 314, Applied Therapeutics I. Credit 2(0-4).

PPPE 324/325 Externship (Community/Institutional) 4(0-10)

324 PPPE, Community Pharmacy Externship. An introductory professional experience directed by volunteer faculty members practicing community pharmacy in the Memphis area. Credit 4(0-40).

325 PPPE, Institutional Pharmacy Externship. An introductory professional experience directed by volunteer faculty members practicing institutional pharmacy in the Memphis area. Credit 4(0-40).

Therapeutic Selective 2(2-0)

TOTAL 16(11-12)

Third year electives/selectives

*343 PPPE Psychotherapeutics Selective. This course is designed to expand the students’ knowledge of the basic principles of psychopharmacotherapy. The course will develop a familiarity with the "second-line" and "atypical" agents used in psychiatry, as well as to expose the students to some of the controversies surrounding a number of therapeutic modalities. The course will require patient contact as a means of addressing the need for an awareness and understanding of the realities regarding psychiatric illness. Credit 2(2-0).

*347 PPPE, Ambulatory Care Therapeutics Selective. This course will further prepare the doctor of pharmacy student for the required ambulatory care clerkship in the 4th professional year. Topics pertinent to the ambulatory patient will be discussed, with special attention given to drug selection and patient education. An emphasis will also be given to basic physical assessment. Credit 2(2-0).

*342 CLPH, Advanced Nutrition Therapeutics Selective. This course will provide the student with an advanced understanding of specialized nutrition therapeutics in both hospitalized and home patients. Credit 2(2-0).

*345 CLPH, Neonatal/Infant Therapeutics Selective. This course will focus on inpatient and ambulatory therapeutics in pediatric patients less than 1 year of life. The course will consist of lectures, case presentations, and a field trip. Each student will also be required to make a short presentation on a therapeutic controversy that affects this patient population. Credit 2(2-0).

*346 CLPH, Critical Care Therapeutics Selective. This course will help students gain familiarity with the care and management of the critically ill patient. The course will assist in understanding the research associated with therapeutic interventions and provide a rationale for various treatment modalities utilized in a variety of diseases. Credit 2(2-0).

*347 CLPH, Pediatric Selective. This course will focus on therapeutics in pediatric patients greater than 1 year of life. This course will provide the knowledge and skills necessary to implement pharmaceutical care in the pediatric setting.  Credit 2(2-0).

*348 CLPH, Perioperative Therapeutics Selective. This course consists of lectures and small group discussions designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills needed to understand comprehensive pharmacy services to surgical patients. Credit 2(2-0).

*352 CLPH, Applied Infectious Diseases Selective.  Credit 2(2-0).

*349 PPPE, Applied Environmental and Industrial Toxicology. This course is to provide students with relevant, up-to-date information regarding toxic responses and treatment of different body organ systems to environmental and industrial toxicants. Credit 2(2-0).

*350 PPPE, Women’s Health Selective. Focuses on a woman’s life phases, including the young adult, midlife, mature and advanced years. Course content includes discussion on role and life cycle issues that affect health, patient/pharmacist interactions, physiology, sexuality and reproduction, etc. Particular emphasis will be placed on medication monitoring due to gender differences in disease presentation and incidence, pharmacokinetics, adverse effects, and on patient education. Credit 2(2-0).

Fourth Professional Year

Fall Semester Credit

Clinical Clerkship (requirement)* 4(0-10)

Clinical Clerkship (requirement)* 4(0-10)

Clinical Clerkship (requirement)* 4(0-10)

Clinical Clerkship (requirement)* 4(0-10)

Clinical Clerkship (requirement)* 4(0-10)

TOTAL 20(0-50)

Winter/Spring Semester Credit

Clerkship (selective) 4(0-10)

Clerkship (selective) 4(0-10)

Clerkship (selective) 4(0-10)

Clerkship or externship(elective) 4(0-10)

Clerkship or externship(elective) 4(0-10)

TOTAL 20(0-50)

* Clerkships/externships are not necessarily completed in the order shown in the curriculum.

Fourth year electives/selectives

400 CLPH, Medicine Rotation. A one-month structured clerkship providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of internal medicine. Credit 4(0-40).

401 CLPH, Medicine II Rotation A continuation of Clinical Pharmacy 400. Credit 4(0-40).

402 CLPH, Medicine III Rotation. A continuation of Clinical Pharmacy 401. Credit 4(0-40).

*405 CLPH, Contemporary Medicine Rotation. A one-month elective clerkship which is modified annually to address societal needs and the evolution of clinical pharmacy practice. Credit 4(0-40).

*410 CLPH, Cardiology Rotation. A one-month structured clerkship providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of pharmacy in the area of cardiology. Credit 4(0-40).

*411 CLPH, Oncology Rotation. A one-month structured clerkship providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapecutics in the area of oncology. Credit 4(0-40).

*412 CLPH, Nephrology Rotation. A one-month elective clerkship providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics of nephrology. Credit 4(0-40).

*413 CLPH, Pulmonary Rotation. A one-month structured clerkship providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of pulmonary medicine. Credit 4(0-40).

*414 CLPH, Infectious Diseases Rotation. A one-month structured clerkship providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of infectious diseases. Credit 4(0-40).

*415 CLPH, Infectious Disease II Rotation. A one-month continuation of CLPH 414, Infectious Disease Clerkship. Credit 4(0-40).

*422 CLPH, Intensive/Critical Care Rotation Credit 4(0-40).

*425 CLPH, Surgery Rotation. A one-month elective clerkship providing supervised development of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of surgery. Credit 4(0-40).

*430 CLPH, Pediatric Rotation. A one-month structured clerkship providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of pediatrics. Credit 4(0-40).

*431 CLPH, Pediatric II Rotation. A one-month continuation of CLPH 430, Pediatrics. Credit 4(0-40).

*432 CLPH, Pediatrics III Rotation. A one-month structured clerkship providing the advanced student further development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of pharmacy in the area of pediatrics. Credit 4(0-40).

*433 CLPH, Pediatric Oncology Rotation. A one-month structured clerkship providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of pediatric oncology. Credit 4(0-40).

*434 CLPH, Neonatology Rotation. A one-month clerkship which emphasizes the understanding and management of drug therapy issues related to the care of special problem newborns. Credit 4(0-40).

*435 CLPH, Obstetrics-Gynecology Rotation. A one-month elective clerkship providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of obstetrics-gynecology. Credit 4(0-40).

*440 CLPH, Nutrition Rotation. A one-month structured clerkship providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of nutritional support. Credit 4(0-40).

*441 CLPH, Nutrition II Rotation. A one-month continuation of CLPH 440, Nutrition Clerkship. Credit 4(0-40).

*443 CLPH, Gastroenterology Rotation. A one-month structured clerkship providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of pharmacy in the area of gastroenterology. Credit 4(0-40).

*458 CLPH, Chemical Dependency Rotation. A one-month structured clerkship providing supervised development of clinical knowledge and skills in the promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of chemical dependency and alcohol and substance abuse. Credit 4(0-40).

*462 CLPH, Applied Pharmacokinetics Rotation. A course designed to focus on (a) clinical pharmacodynamics, (b) the basis for drug-specific target concentrations, including strengths and limitations of studies establishing the therapeutic ranges, and (c) recommended strategies for applying pharmacokinetic principles to individual patients. Credit 4(0-40).

*440 PHSC, Nuclear Pharmacy Rotation. An elective clerkship designed to introduce the student to clinical application concepts associated with the field of radiomedications. Credit 4(0-40).

*441 PHSC, Pharmacokinetics Rotation. A one-month elective clerkship providing supervised professional experience in research applications of pharmacokinetic principles. Credit 4(0-40).

*442 PHSC, Industrial Pharmaceutics Externship. An elective externship designed to give the student experience in the operation of a pilot plant scale production facility for nonsterile dosage forms of drugs. Credit 4(0-40).

*445 PHSC, Biopharmaceutical Analysis. A course designed to introduce the concepts and principles of instrumental analysis especially as they apply to biopharmaceutics It will involve didactic and laboratory instruction. Credit 2(1-4).

*406 PPPE, Contemporary Medicine Rotation. A one-month elective clerkship which is modified annually to address societal needs and the evolution of clinical pharmacy practice. Credit 4(0-40).

*416 PPPE, Gerontology Rotation. A one-month elective clerkship providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of pharmacy in the area of gerontology. Credit 4(0-40).

*417 PPPE, Gerontology II Rotation. A one-month continuation of CLPH 416, Gerontology Clerkship. Credit 4(0-40).

*436 PPPE, Clinical Toxicology Rotation. A one-month elective clerkship providing experience with poisoning victims and the promotion of rational therapeutics for toxicologic problems. Credit 4(0-40).

*442 PPPE, Home Infusion Therapy Rotation. A one-month clerkship which emphasizes the development of clinical skills in the area of intravenous drug therapy conducted in the home. Such therapies include antibiotics, chemotherapy, pain control, nutrition and hydration. Credit 4(0-40).

*450 PPPE, Ambulatory Care Rotation. A one-month structured clerkship providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of ambulatory care. Credit 4(0-40).

*451 PPPE, Ambulatory Care II Rotation Continuation of CLPH 450. Credit 4(0-40).

*452 PPPE, Ambulatory Care, Public Health Rotation. A one-month ambulatory care clerkship conducted in U.S. Public Health Service facility, most often Native American Service programs in Alaska, North Carolina, Arizona, and New Mexico. Credit 4(0-40).

*453 PPPE, Ambulatory Care/ Community Pharmacy Rotation. A one-month ambulatory care clerkship conducted in a community pharmacy where there is a commitment to providing extensive clinical pharmacy services. Credit 4(0-40).

*455 PPPE, Mental Health Rotation. A one-month structured clerkship providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of mental health. Credit 4(0-40).

*456 PPPE, Mental Health II Rotation. A continuation of CLPH 455. Credit 4(0-40).

*457 PPPE, Mental Health/ Outpatient Rotation. A one-month mental health clerkship conducted primily in an outpatient setting. Credit 4(0-40).

460 PPPE, Drug Information Rotation. A One-month structured clerkship providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of drug information. Credit 4(0-40).

*461 PPPE, Therapeutic Quality Assurance Rotation. A one-month structured clerkship providing supervised clinical experience to foster the development of concepts, knowledge and skills to enable implementation and participation in quality assurance activities in the institutional setting. Credit 4(0-40).

*462 PPPE, Drug Information II Rotation. A continuation of CLPH 460.  Credit 4(0-40).

*464 PPPE, Managed Care Rotation. A one-month structured clerkship providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of managed care. Credit 4(0-40).

*465 PPPE, Pharmacoeconomics Rotation. A one-month structured clerkship providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacoeconomics.  Credit 4(0-40).

*480 PPPE, Advanced Community Pharmacy Externship. A one-month externship conducted in community pharmacies and which promotes the development of practice skills in comprehensive pharmaceutical care. Credit 4(0-40).

*481 PPPE, Advanced Community Pharmacy Externship II. A continuation of CLPH 480. Credit 4(0-40).

*482 PPPE, Advanced Community Pharmacy Externship III. A one-month externship conducted in community pharmacies and which focuses on the development of professional skills in a specific area of community pharmacy practice. Credit 4(0-40).

*483 PPPE, Advanced Institutional Pharmacy Externship. A one-month externship conducted in institutional pharmacies, most often hospitals, and which promote the development of practice skills in comprehensive pharmaceutical care. Credit 4(0-40).

*484 PPPE, Advanced Institutional Pharmacy Externship II. A continuation of CLPH 453. Credit 4(0-40).

*485 PPPE, Advanced Institutional Externship III. A one-month externship conducted in institutional pharmacies and which focuses on the development of professional skills in a specific area of institutional pharmacy practice. Credit 4(0-40).

*486 PPPE, Advanced Institutional Public Health Externship. A one-month institutional externship conducted in a U.S. Public Health Service facility, most often Native American Service programs in Alaska, North Carolina, Arizona, and New Mexico. Credit 4(0-40).

*487 PPPE, Advanced Institutional Long Term Care Externship. A one-month externship conducted in long term care facilities, or pharmacies which service such facilities, and which promotes the development of pharmacy practice skills appropriate for long term care facilities. Credit 4(0-40).

*488 PPPE, Advanced Institutional Home Health Externship. A one-month externship conducted in home health care agencies, and which promote the development of pharmacy practice skills appropriate for comprehensive home health care. Whenever possible, home infusion therapy is emphasized. Credit 4(0-40).

*489 PPPE, Advanced Institutional Administrative Externship. A one-month externship conducted in institutional pharmacies, most often hospitals, and which focuses upon the development of management skills appropriate for institutional pharmacy practice. Credit 4(0-40).

*490 PPPE, International Studies Externship. A one-month special externship conducted in pharmacy practice settings in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, England, Sweden, Denmark, or Spain. A major objective of this experience is to provide the student with an appreciation of cultural and political influences upon the practice of pharmacy. Credit 4(0-40).

*491 PPPE, Pharmaceutical Marketing Externship. A one-month externship directed by pharmacists employed by major pharmaceutical companies. A major objective of this experience is to provide the student with an appreciation of the influence of sales and marketing upon overall pharmaceutical care. Credit 4(0-40).

*492 PPPE, Pharmacy Association Management Externship. This program is based at the headquarters of the Tennessee Pharmacists Association in Nashville. Student will participate in the day-to-day responsibilities of TPA staff and officers, including meeting planning, monthly journal publication, interfacing with Tennessee State Legislature and Tennessee Medicaid Office. Some interaction with the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy is also possible. Credit 4(0-40).

* Elective Courses