PHARMACY ROTATION PROGRAM

THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY

I. Program Director: David Catanzaro, Pharm.D.

8700 Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason, Ohio 45040 Phone: 513-622-2874
Email: catanzaro.da@pg.com; License #: Ohio 03-2-26243; expires 9/15/2010.

II. Preceptors and Locations: All preceptors are employed in Health Care functions and
possess one or more of the following credentials: D.D.S./D.M.D., D.V.M., M.D.,
Pharm.D., Ph.D., R.Ph. Four of our seven technical centers in the greater Cincinnati area
are involved in Health Care research. Student rotations typically are associated with one
technical center but may on occasion involve multiple sites.

III. Goal: To increase the student’s awareness and understanding of the activities,
responsibilities, and opportunities for clinically oriented and trained pharmacists in the
healthcare industry. The goal of the program is to help the Pharm.D. candidate develop
core competencies in medical information procurement, evaluation, and application with
strong emphasis on written and oral communication skills.

General Rotation Description:

IV. The P&G Industry Rotation offers a diverse exposure to many of the professional
disciplines available to Pharm.D. graduates within the healthcare industry and is especially
designed to provide skill development in the area of medical information procurement,
critical literature evaluation, and dissemination of medical information. Annually, students
are placed with healthcare professionals and scientists throughout P&G’s Global Business
Units (GBU) and functions, including Personal Health, Oral Care, Feminine Care, and
Beauty Care.

Rotations, based on availability, may include one or more of the following:

• Professional Relations and Scientific Communications

• Central Products Safety/Safety Surveillance/Toxicology
• Regulatory Affairs
• Health Care Marketing
• Products Research

Rotations do not involve direct patient care/contact or pharmaceutical dispensing.

Rotations are designed to provide students an integrated approach to a multifunctional team
of health care professionals responsible for developing and maintaining healthcare products
in the marketplace. There are opportunities available in our Oral Care, Personal Health,
Feminine Care, and Beauty Care Divisions. Rotations are typically designed for one
calendar month and are offered through an Affiliation Agreement between participating
Universities and The Procter & Gamble Company. With approval, a tandem (8 – 10 week)
rotation can be accommodated.

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IV. Rotation Objectives:

• Describe in detail, the services provided by pharmacists and other health
professionals as it relates to the Department hosting the Pharm.D. rotation,
especially as it pertains to the provision and integration of medical and drug
information.
• Gain exposure to various departments with the healthcare industry including, but
not limited to Professional Relations, Scientific Communications, Central
Product Safety, Safety Surveillance, Toxicology, Healthcare Marketing, and
Products Research. Discuss in detail the current therapeutic advantages and
disadvantages for the specific products of interest and how each is viewed from a
medical and marketing perspective.
• Become familiar with common company and FDA policies for postmarketing
surveillance and pharmacovigilance
• Enhance literature searching and retrieval skills.
• To assist the Pharm.D. student in expanding the breadth and depth of their
practice capabilities by providing post-graduate experiences and interactions
relevant to the role of Pharm.D.s within industry.

V. Responsibilities:
• To be determined by the preceptor and assigned project. Responsibilities,
performance measures/goals and learning objectives will be provided to each
student upon arrival at the clerkship site. All rotations are “teaching
assignments” and students are expected to demonstrate enthusiasm and a
willingness to learn.
• Work on various projects initiated by the preceptor or student, under the
supervision of the preceptor.
• Complete all reading materials assigned by the preceptor(s) and be prepared to
participate in discussions regarding the readings.
• Attend all relevant product and/or departmental meetings (as appropriate).
• Prepare and present a seminar reviewing clerkship learnings, including
summarizing progress made on the project and proposal of next steps. The
audience should include directors, managers, and department colleagues.

VI. Miscellaneous:
• Must be able to provide means of transportation and own
housing.
• Must be willing to sign a confidentiality agreement.
• Student must obtain a temporary I.D. badge for the clerkship
(provided on site).

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• Students will be provided with a cubicle, computer, printer,

phone, email/internet access, and the necessary office supplies. Use of office
equipment (i.e., copy machine, fax machine, etc.) is allowed when appropriate.
• Must be a highly motivated student with excellent written and
oral communication skills.
• Must provide a copy of updated curriculum vitae to the
preceptor prior to start of rotation.
• Business casual attire is appropriate.

VII. Scheduling/Attendance:
• Call preceptor at least two weeks prior to start of rotation for details and logistics.
Students electing an eight-week rotation must choose two consecutive months and
obtain permission from the university.
• Usual hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm although flexibility in start and stop times can
be accommodated with concurrence from the preceptor.
• While the necessity for some students to work during school is recognized,
students should make every effort to minimize the number of hours worked to
gain the maximum benefit from the rotation experience. Students should not
schedule work hours that conflict with their rotation commitments.
• In the event the student cannot make it to work, he/she should call (513) 622-1000
and ask to speak to the preceptor or the preceptor’s assistant.

VIII. Student Assessment:

Students will be evaluated at the midpoint and at the conclusion of their rotation based upon:
1. Attendance and Professionalism
2. Completion of assigned project(s)
3. Assessments of performance measures outlined in project orientation materials
4. Communication skills
Grades will be based on successful completion of course objectives and assigned project(s).

I. Grading/Course Evaluation
• The student will be evaluated twice during the rotation. An
interim evaluation will be conducted at the midpoint, and a final evaluation will be
conducted on the last day of the rotation.
• Each student will provide a completed course evaluation and
preceptor/site evaluation at the end of the rotation.
• The Evaluation/Grading System used will be based on the
individual College of Pharmacy requirements.

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