AMIT GUPTA240 OXFORD ROAD

WEST CHESTER, PA 19380 Amitgu93@gmail.com

484.883.7597

EDUCATIONUniversity of the Sciences, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia College of Pharmacy Major: PharmD Anticipated Graduation: May 2017

University of the Sciences Philadelphia, PABachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Studies May 2015

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Pharmacy Intern License (Pennsylvania)License Number: PI117834

CPR Certification September 2015

WORK EXPERIENCEPenn Presbyterian Medical Center Philadelphia, PA October 2014 - PresentPreceptor: Thomas Vasile, RphPharmacy Intern

Work with patients and their insurance companies to provide optimal care Educate patients with extensive patient counseling Become familiar with hospital run pharmacy care Assist medical staff using clinical knowledge and judgement to ensure that patients will be discharged with proper

medications

Rite Aid Pharmacy Philadelphia, PA June 2014 - PresentPreceptor: Ryan Gordon, PharmDPharmacy Intern

Interact with customers to meet their needs and expectations Work with a team of diverse individuals to dispense medications Counsel patients based on their specific medication and needs Understand cultural differences, and use these differences to improve patient care

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE Inter-Professional Education (IPE) Cooper Medical School, NJ August 2013 - May 2016Professor: Gladys Duenas, PharmDPharmacy Student

Participate in treatment sessions under the supervision of an attending physician Assist pharmacists and physicians during treatment sessions for more complicated procedures Work alongside medical students to ensure optimal patient care in a student run clinic Gain firsthand experience in other patient care settings, which highlights the importance for inter-professional

encounters Rotation sites completed: Family medicine; Pediatrics; Infectious disease; Psychiatry; Women’s health; Planned

parenthood; Walgreens pharmacy; Cardiology; Advocare

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ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE CONTINUED…Osteoblast Bone Regeneration Research Philadelphia, PA June 2013 - June 2014Professor: Dr. Kamal Jonnalagadda, PhD Pharmacy Student

Expressed and purified Bone Morphological Protein using common laboratory techniques Cultured MC3T3 pre-osteoblast cells using aseptic technique for use in cell adherence studies Modified recipe for biodegradable polymer with certain ratio of PEG/DLCL compounds to be used as

biodegradable scaffold Gained experience in using tablet press to mold polymers into shape Presented findings at Usciences annual Research Day

ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCEJohn’s Hopkins Hospital Baltimore, MD February 2017Acute Patient Care: Cardiology Critical Care Preceptor: Stephanie Davis

Town Center Pharmacy Exton, PA January 2017Community Pharmacy Preceptor: William Short, Rph

Brandywine Hospital Coatesville, PA October 2016Hospital Pharmacy Practice Preceptor: Stephanie Goldman, PharmD, BCPS

Familiarized to inpatient pharmacy setting and pharmacist role as both centralized and decentralized pharmacists Assisted hospitalists and pharmacists with making clinical decisions by understanding their patients and

reviewing current guidelines Documented interventions in Sentri7 computer system to meet CMS criteria and assisted in the development of

hospital protocol Provided patients with inpatient counseling to keep transparency in their care

Dorneyville Compounding Pharmacy Allentown, PA September 2016Patient Care Elective: Compounding Preceptor: Cory Hobson, PharmD

Prepared different formulations of medications for veterinary use Compounded topical hormonal creams using hazardous medication safety techniques Given USP 797/800 introduction while being trained in the sterile laboratory Took doctor phone calls and refill requests over the phone and provided excellent patient care to those picking up

medications

Managed Markets Insight and Technology Yardley, PA August 2016Indirect Patient Care: Medical Communications Preceptor: Jayne Hornung, Rph

Gathered and presented data on pneumovax for Merck Pharmaceuticals to update indications for Pneumovax administration

Presented data for anti-epileptics and provided insight on the future of the drug class for MMIT to educate their future clients with

Provided cost analysis presentation on anti-epileptic medications for company use Worked with specialized pharmacists on various projects to gain experience on industry pharmacy experience and

to understand expectations that need to be met

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ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCE CONTINUED…Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA July 2016Ambulatory Care (Heart Failure Clinic) Preceptor: Yvonne Phan, PharmD, BCPS

Assisted attending physician in treating patients with heart failure i.e vital signs, medication indications In charge of patient medication history and reconciliation Attended weekly transplant meetings to discuss possible transplant patients Led heart failure discussion and various journal club presentations

Steltz Pharmacy Inc. King of Prussia Pharmacy Services Paoli, PA May 2016Indirect Patient Care: Compounding Preceptor: Tuynh Nguyen, PharmD

Assisted staff with preparing blister card medications for patients in long term care (LTC) facilities Compounded medications for patients to provide alternate routes of administration to increase patient care Abiding by USP 797 guidelines, compounded sterile medications for injection i.e Various antibiotics,

apomorhpine Visited LTC facilities in order to insure proper medication usage and validate inventory

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCESigma Beta Rho Fraternity, Inc. April 2012 - PresentNational Involvement

New Member Educator April 2014Executive Involvement

Vice President External April 2014 Treasurer April 2013

Chairperson InvolvementBrother of the Year April 2014 Fundraising April 2016

Recruitment Chair April 2016

Expressions of Philadelphia’s Indian Culture (EPIC) April 2012 - April 2014Secretary April 2012 - April 2013

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Philadelphia Marathon Aided participant check in period and assisted in the delivery of paraphernalia to completed participants

Clark Park Clean-Up Collaborated with fellow classmates to clean up a park in the University of the Sciences community

Be the Change Participated in an annual service event organized by SAALT chapters from the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel

University, Temple University, and University of the SciencesLove Run Ensured that runners were hydrated and consistently motivated, while providing a safe and clear track for running

Veterans Affairs Interacted with veterans in the Philadelphia VA facility by engaging them in various activities

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ACTIVITIESAcademy of Managed Care Pharmacy Member October 2013 - Present

Member of the program that prides itself on creating plans for patients to have affordable costs for their medications, while receiving the best healthcare possible

Guide and help individuals who are seeking direction, advice or further knowledge regarding cutting costs for medications

Expressions of Philadelphia’s Indian Culture September 2012 - PresentMember

Student organization creating different events on campus to promote awareness of the different Indian cultures

ACHIEVEMENTS/AWARDSAlpha Lambda Delta

Received a GPA of higher than 3.5 in first semester of college Received the Order of the Torch and Alpha Gold award

PRESENTATIONS

Clinical Trials Coatesville, PA November 2016 Ticagrelor versus Aspirin in Acute Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack Effect of Hydrocortisone on Development of Shock Among Patients with Severe Sepsis

Managed Markets Insight and Technology Philadelphia, PA August 2015Anti-Epileptic Overview Briviact BriefPneumovax 23 Indications and insurance coverage

University of the Sciences Philadelphia, PA March 2015Doxepin in the use for Insomnia

SKILLS Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access Organized and self-motivated individual with the consistent ability to handle diverse assignments under pressure

and meet strict deadlines Accurate, efficient, and detail-oriented organizational abilities and interpersonal skills Able to manage multiple tasks in a high pressure environment Able to create and organize different events efficiently Fluent in English and Hindi (Universal Indian Language)

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