[Rx2021] APPE Rotation Updates (2020-21)

[Skledar, Susan Jean]

Hello P3s,

Now that your 2020-21 APPE rotations are finalized, there are a few important pieces of information that you need to start thinking about.  There will be a mandatory APPE Rotation Orientation session in early April, but before that session, there are items to begin doing.  Please read below and begin your preparations for a successful APPE year!

2020-21 APPE Rotation Key Information:

  *   APPE Orientation Sessions:
     *   Friday, April 3rd from 1pm-3:30pm (Room 456 Salk): MANDATORY for all P3 students – “Orientation to APPEs”
     *   Friday, April 3rd from 12n-1pm (Room 524 Salk): recommended for all P3s who are going on international APPEs – “International APPE Orientation”
        *   See the handout, “Study Abroad Office – Instructions”, posted on eValue Home Page under “Specialized APPE Information” as guidance for the steps you’ll need to take.

§  Travel advisories and cautions are posted on these websites:

·         CDC: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices

·         US Department of State: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html/

·         Pitt Study Abroad: https://www.abroad.pitt.edu/

  *   CastleBranch (CB) requirements:
     *   In order to attend your sites, your CB account and all requirements must be current and complete.  You will be receiving an e-mail notice in mid-March with instructions to renew your CB account.
  *   Site requirements:
     *   Required site prerequisites and clearances are listed in eValue under “Site Requirements” for each specific site
     *   The Home Page of eValue has Allegheny Health Network and UPMC requirements, since these are two of our most-frequented sites
     *   Please check all of your sites ahead of time to map out what you need to do
     *   If you are unclear on site requirements, please contact Ms. Schmotzer to help
  *   Contacting preceptors:
     *   You are required to reach out to your preceptors at least four weeks prior to the start of each rotation to check-in with them and find out first-day logistics and rotation expectations.
     *   Some sites (eg. VA facilities, military bases) may need you to contact them 6-8 weeks ahead to complete necessary paperwork or training
  *   Intern licenses:
     *   If you are doing your rotation outside of Pennsylvania, you may need a pharmacy intern license in that state
     *   The Home Page of eValue has a list of “States that Require Intern Licenses for Rotations” under “Forms and Reference Tools” on the right side of the page

Thank you,

Prof. Skledar

Sue Skledar, RPh, MPH, FASHP
Director of Experiential Learning and Continuing Professional Development
Professor, Department of Pharmacy & Therapeutics
University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
228 Salk Hall
3501 Terrace Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
Phone: 412-648-1504
Sjs15 at pitt.edu<mailto:Sjs15 at pitt.edu>


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