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Pfizer Practicum Rotation in Health Policy and Preventive Medicine


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Previous Pfizer Resident Accomplishments


"I consider the ACPM Pfizer Health Policy Rotation one of the most essential experiences I had during my preventive medicine training. It provided firsthand exposure to and experience with developing and advocating for prevention and public health policy at the national level. It was also an eye-opening orientation to the federal legislative process. The team at ACPM enveloped me from day one into the important work they do on our behalf. They are knowledgeable, engaged, dynamic, and eager to teach. Anyone who has the least bit of interest in health policy and government would benefit immensely from this rotation."

                           -
Scott Terranella, MD, MPH
 

"Serving as the ACPM/Pfizer Health Policy resident facilitated access to key leaders in preventive medicine and national health policy, as well as allowing me to learn about and actively participate in the policy process. The skills and exposure provided through the rotation are relevant to every preventive medicine physician in training and critical to those interested in health policy"
                                  - Wendy Braund, MD, MPH, MSEd


“ACPM's Pfizer Practicum Rotation was a remarkable experience in all aspects.  Being in Washington DC provided a rare glimpse into policy making at the highest levels.  From meetings with various congressional staff to working directly with the Institute Of Medicine on major national health policy issues, no other rotation could have possibly provided this unique blend of opportunities.   And everyone in the ACPM office was great -- they made me feel right at home and were amazingly helpful.  I highly recommend this rotation to all Preventive Medicine residents!”
                           - Sami Bég, MD MPA


“The Pfizer practicum rotation with ACPM provided me with an amazing experience in Washington, DC.  The supportive staff facilitated opportunities to advocate for preventive medicine on Capitol Hill, participate in health coalitions, and conduct public health research.  This rotation would help any resident interested in learning more about health policy to take an active role in advancing the field of preventive medicine.”
                          
-Curi Kim, MD


"The Pfizer rotation was phenomenal!  The ACPM staff are welcoming and extremely knowledgeable about current preventive medicine and public health issues.  Residents have an opportunity to learn first-hand about the public policy process and to advocate personally on behalf of preventive medicine professionals with members of Congress and with leaders in our professional community.  Quite importantly, you begin to understand the potency of organized medicine in its role in influencing national policy and the opportunities that are made available to us in our own careers.”
                           -Ryung Suh, MD


“From other residents' stories, I knew the Pfizer-sponsored rotation at ACPM would be outstanding, but even I didn't realize how transferrable the skills would be that I gained while at ACPM.  From "On Your Behalf" conference attendance to the Hill to Headlines, the hands-on work has left me with experiences and notes that I still reference in my day-to-day work as a medical officer and clinic physician.”
                           -Andrea Feller, MD


"The Pfizer rotation with ACPM was a wonderful experience which enabled me to work in Washington D.C. on federal issues as they related to preventive medicine. From attending various national coalition meetings to meeting with key staff of our U.S. Congressmen to helping formulate ACPM policy, I felt I had the opportunity to see and participate in matters that I would not normally have access to at this point in my training."
                           -Roy Hoffman, MD


"The Pfizer practicum rotation at ACPM is a great opportunity to get involved in a wide range of policy, public health, and prevention issues.  The staff creates a learning environment where residents can develop their skills while making a real contribution to preventive medicine.  Any resident in preventive medicine, regardless of eventual career plans, would benefit from a rotation at ACPM."
                           -Dan Shodell, MD


"The Pfizer sponsored ACPM rotation was a unique and valuable learning experience. The opportunity to be actively involved in Washington,DC is the best and perhaps the only way to truly understand the policy making process at the federal level."
                           -Steve J. Herrin, MD


"The Pfizer rotation in Health policy with ACPM was an exceptional opportunity to understand the workings of Congress in deliberation and funding allocation regarding important health-related issues."
                          
-Steve Alles, MD

 

Overview
The American College of Preventive Medicine is pleased to administer the Pfizer Practicum Rotation in Health Policy and Preventive Medicine, based in Washington, DC at the office of the American College of Preventive Medicine. This program is intended to give preventive medicine residents an opportunity to participate in preventive medicine policy activities in the nation's capital.

Residents from across the country are encouraged to apply.  ACPM will help find housing options if needed.

Activities
Under this program, residents work at ACPM for up to three months. The activities during each rotation will be tailored to take advantage of ACPM’s national policy focus and the many policy bodies in Washington, DC, including Congress, federal health agencies, and non-governmental health organizations. Examples of possible activities include:

  • Developing ACPM policy and position statements, especially on emerging issues,
  • Developing briefing materials for meetings with congressional staff and regulatory agencies,
  • Participating in meetings of national health policy coalitions to which ACPM belongs,
  • Working with ACPM’s Policy Committee to identify and carry out high priority activities,
  • Developing CME modules for ACPM members, particularly on topics directly relating to preventive medicine policy and practice,
  • Preparing grant proposals, and
  • Developing consumer education materials.

Click here for brief summaries of recent residents' accomplishments during the Pfizer rotation.

In addition to their activities at ACPM, residents will spend one day in New York City learning about the activities of Pfizer’s public health and outcomes research teams and one day in Pfizer’s Washington, DC office learning about pharmaceutical industry policy issues.

Under this program, ACPM will pay residency programs $3,750/month. Residency programs are responsible for stipend payments to residents. A travel allowance will be given to the resident, if needed.

This program is supported by an educational grant from Pfizer, Inc.

TO APPLY:
Applications are currently being accepted for rotations 
August 1, 2007 through July 30, 2008. The application deadline is May 15, 2007. Late applications will be considered if space remains.

To apply, please submit the attached electronic application form along with a current CV and a letter of recommendation from your Residency Program Director. Please e-mail your application to ACPM.  ACPM Pfizer Residency Program Application.

Email:      pbonta@acpm.org
Address:  1307 New York Avenue, N.W.
              Suite 200
              Washington, DC  20005

If you have questions, please contact Paul Bonta at pbonta@acpm.org or 202-466-2044, ext. 110.