The Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) Foundation’s approach to improving global health is empowering local health systems through strategic investments in capacity building and health systems strengthening initiatives, improving access to healthcare, and promoting health equity worldwide.  The program offered through the Rutgers Institute for Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program, entails the resident spending approximately six months in sub–Saharan Africa with the BMS Foundation Global Cancer Disparities – Africa program team to build pharmacology capacity and knowledge exchange with partner organizations. Activities may include:  

• Training of pharmacy and other healthcare professionals in disease state management and pharmacotherapy  

• Developing protocols and proposals incorporating the management of cancer in low to middle-income countries (LMICs)  

• Assisting countries develop cancer surveillance programs and registries to collect data and develop treatment recommendations 

• Exposure to project implementation and management on field sites 

• Engaging community members and organizations through outreach to help improve health outcomes 

The Resident will then complete the remainder of the program in Lawrence Township, NJ, and New York City, NY developing grant management and operations skill set through the U.S. Neuropsychiatry portfolio and/or other BMS Foundation initiatives including our Global Cancer Disparities – U.S./Brazil/India portfolios and the Robert A Winn Diversity in Clinical Trials Award Program. Activities may include:  

• Supporting grant management activities to gain greater insight into health philanthropy within the pharmaceutical industry setting 

• Researching issues for the development of grant program strategies 

• Providing expert review and technical assistance for pharmacy -related issues 

• Connecting project goals with policy and advocacy advancement 

• Reviewing grantee reports and learning responsibilities as a grantmaker 

As a Rutgers adjunct faculty through the Rutgers Institute for Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program, there will be opportunities for the Resident to enhance their experience by collaborating with faculty through scholarship, publication, teaching and maintenance of clinical skills. 

• Requirements include: PharmD from an ACPE-accredited institution
• Completion of a PGY-1 residency or other clinical experience is strongly preferred
• Curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, letter of intent addressing your interest in global/public health and long-term plans,
• Candidates must be willing and able to relocate to sub–Saharan Africa for 6 months.
• Applicants can pre-schedule an interview at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting through the Personnel Placement Service (PPS) or emailing ornesha.watson@bms.com

About BMS Foundation Public Health Residency (PGY2 equivalent)

The BMS Foundation advances healthcare access for underserved people around the world.

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