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The PharmD/MD Dual-Degree Program and Its Potential Value in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Khushbu S Shah1, Upasana Marwah1, Kristina Bundra1
11 Rutgers Institute for Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Programs, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, NJ, USA.
Therapeutic Innovation & Regulatory Science
|September 21, 2018
Summary
Rutgers launched the first dual PharmD/MD degree program. Pharmaceutical executives highly value this combined training for roles in clinical pharmacology, drug safety, and medical affairs.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Drug Development
Background:
- Rutgers University introduced the inaugural dual Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree program in 2013-2014.
- This interprofessional program integrates pharmacy and medical expertise to enhance patient care and leadership capabilities.
- Potential applications for this unique skill set include the pharmaceutical and drug development sectors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the perceived value of the dual PharmD/MD degree.
- To identify optimal functional placements for graduates within the pharmaceutical industry.
- To understand stakeholder perspectives on this innovative educational model.
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to pharmaceutical executive stakeholders.
- Participants were associated with a postdoctoral training program.
- The survey focused on the perceived value and best fit for the dual-degree skill set.
Main Results:
- The combined PharmD/MD training is highly valued by pharmaceutical executives.
- Key areas of perceived value include clinical pharmacology, drug safety, and pharmacovigilance.
- Other highly valued areas are medical affairs/strategy and medical science liaison roles.
Conclusions:
- The dual PharmD/MD degree program produces highly valued graduates for the pharmaceutical industry.
- The integrated training is particularly beneficial for specialized roles in drug development and medical affairs.
- Further tracking of graduates will elucidate the long-term impact and value in diverse healthcare settings.
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