Curriculum Vitae

SARAH JANE SCHMIDT

sjschmidt.pharmd@gmail.com 507.261.5124
EDUCATION
Doctor of Pharmacy, GPA 3.738
Anticipated graduation: May 2017
Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Minor in Chemistry, GPA 3.855
May 2015
North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS
Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certificate
North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy
CITI Training for Human Subjects: Social/Behavioral Research #4945265
CITI Program at the University of Miami
Pharmacy Intern Registration #811055
Minnesota Board of Pharmacy
Pharmacy Intern License #502559-INT-06403
North Dakota Board of Pharmacy
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Certification
American Heart Association

May 2016
Aug 2015-Aug 2018
May 2014-Present
Aug 2013-May 2017
Dec 2013-Dec 2017

ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCE (completed)

Acute Care
Sanford Health North, Fargo, ND, Preceptor: Lisa Richter, PharmD, BCPS
Reviewed patient charts using the Epic platform in order to prepare for
multidisciplinary rounds
Developed medication recommendations for patients on the internal medicine floors
Provided opioid discharge counseling to patients post-gastric bypass
Management (Elective)
American Pharmacists Association, Washington, DC, Preceptor: Ryan Burke, PharmD
Contributed to Association projects in the area of Pharmacy Practice including website
and print content development
Met with individuals from NCPA, NASPA, AACP, AMCP, ASHP, FDA, ASCP,
ACCP, and NACDS

Aug Sept 2016

Jun Jul 2016

ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCE (to be completed)

Advanced Community
Linson Pharmacy, Fargo, ND, Preceptor: Allison Hursman, PharmD
Academic (Elective)
NDSU, Fargo, ND, Preceptor: Cynthia Naughton, PharmD, BCPS
Ambulatory Care
Family HealthCare, Fargo, ND, Preceptor: Brody Maack, PharmD, CTTS
Rural
Weber & Judd Pharmacy, Pine Island, MN Preceptor: Patrick McDonough, PharmD
Institutional
Sanford Health South, Fargo, ND, Preceptor: Gayle Ziegler, RPh
Management (Elective)
The Medicine Shoppe, Fargo, ND, Preceptor: Ross Wilhelm, PharmD

Mar Apr 2017

Feb Mar 2017
Jan Feb 2017
Nov Dec 2016
Oct Nov 2016
Sept Oct 2016

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PROFESSIONAL PHARMACY EXPERIENCE

Pharmacy Student Intern, White Drug Pharmacy #39, Fargo, ND
Mar 2014-May 2016
Manager: Taviah Lothspeich, PharmD, Pharmacy Manager
Responsible for accurately typing and filling prescription orders, and troubleshooting insurance claims
Assisted in training new team members including students, technicians, and pharmacists
Patient Care Center Corporate Pharmacy Intern, Thrifty White PCC, Fargo, ND
May 2015-Aug 2015
Manager: Nicholas Finnesgard, PharmD, Pharmacy Manager
Worked with a team of students to pre-work over 3,000 comprehensive medication
reviews through the Outcomes platform for over 93 local Thrifty White stores
Reviewed medication profiles and provided recommendations for therapy improvement
Shadowing Experience, CVS/caremark, Bloomington, MN
Manager: Jeffrey Larson, RPh, Clinical Director Health Plan Clinical Account Services
Authored multiple sections in the internal Clinical News and Updates
Newsletter for August 2015
Participated in an out-of-state client visit with a clinical account services team

July 2015

Corporate Pharmacy Intern, White Drug Pharmacy #39, Fargo, ND

Manager: Taviah Lothspeich, PharmD, Pharmacy Manager
Developed pharmacy management knowledge
Contacted local businesses to offer flu vaccination clinics

May 2014-Aug 2014

Pharmacy Student Intern, Thrifty White Pharmacy #762. Plymouth, MN

Manager: Jeff Shorten, PharmD, Pharmacy Operations Manager
Experienced the workflow of the closed-door long term care pharmacy
Participated in corporate operation meetings
Developed documents to aid in daily workflow processes
Assisted in performance management of pharmacy technicians

May 2013- Aug 2013

INTRODUCTORY PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCE

Public Health / Pharmacy Practice
Riverview Place, Fargo, ND / North Dakota State University
Preceptors: Teri Undem, RPh, Rebecca Focken, PharmD,
Elizabeth Skoy, PharmD, Jenna Pakala, PharmD
Community
Family Health Care, Fargo, ND
Preceptor: Nicole Christensen, PharmD
Institutional
Winona Health, Winona, MN
Preceptor: Andrew Bilicki, PharmD

2015-2016

Summer 2015

Summer 2014

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant, NDSU Department of Pharmacy Practice
Sept 2015-Present
Preceptor: Brody Maack, PharmD, CTTS
Comprehensive Diabetes Program
Family Health Care, Fargo, ND
PI: Mark Strand, PhD
Managed development of IRB documentation
Created and implemented project timelines, recruitment brochures, and data tracking sheets
Audited data and manually pulled missed data points
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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION INVOLVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP

American Pharmacists AssociationAcademy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP)
Chapter President
Presided over all general member meetings and led the organization in all activities
Managed all external matters on national, state, and local levels
Responsible for compilation of the Chapter Achievement Award Report
Chapter President Elect
Assisted Chapter President in tasks and preparing meeting agendas
Managed 22-member executive team
Generation Rx committee chair
Organized committee for community presentations
Developed child and elderly presentations
American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Student 1953 Society

Sept 2011-Present
2015-2016

American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Student Chapter (NDSU-SCCP)

Secretary
Maintained accurate records of the SCCP membership and minutes of proceedings
Assisted the President in organizing chapter activities

May 2015-Present
May 2015-May 2016

Phi Lambda SigmaPharmacy Leadership Society

Leadership movie night coordinator
Planned a campus-wide (2014) and internal (2015) leadership movie showing
Compiled leadership discussion topics for after the movie
Etiquette dinner entertainment committee, member
Assisted in organization of activities including a professional attire demonstration and
thank-you note presentation

March 2014-Present
2014, 2015

North Dakota Pharmacists Association (NDPhA)

Feb 2013-Present

2014-2015

2013-2014
Dec 2014-Present

2014-2015

PUBLICATIONS
Maack B, Barnacle M, Werremeyer A, Strand M, Schmidt S. Design and implementation of comprehensive, team-based
care in a federally qualified health center to improve diabetes and depression outcomes [abstract]. In: ASHP Midyear
Clinical Meeting.; 2016 Dec 4-6; Las Vegas, NV.
Cherucheril C, Schmidt S. 2015. Growing the field of pharmacy. Student Pharmacist Magazine 12(2):11.
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Journal Club: Ticagrelor versus Aspirin in Acute Stroke or Transient Ischemia Attack
A presentation focused on the NEJM 2016 journal article based on the SOCRATES trial
Sanford Health, Fargo, ND

August 2016

Cirrhosis: A Case Presentation

A presentation focused on cirrhosis and its etiology, clinical presentation, and treatment
Sanford Health, Fargo, ND

August 2016

DVT Prophylaxis and Treatment: A Case Presentation

A presentation focused on DVT and its clinical presentation, prophylaxis and treatment
Sanford Health, Fargo, ND

August 2016

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Healthcare Worker Exposure to Pertussis

A poster discussing the role pharmacists have in preventing the spread of Pertussis, focusing
on post-exposure prophylaxis
NDSU Public Health Week Poster Session, Fargo, ND
North Dakota Pharmacists Association State Convention, Bismarck, ND
National Association of Boards of Pharmacy Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA

April, May 2016

Annual Report of NDSU APhA-ASP

A presentation highlighting the efforts of the NDSU chapter of APhA-ASP
North Dakota Pharmacists Association State Convention, Bismarck, ND

April 2015

Pharmacy Technician Role in Medication Therapy Management

A presentation discussing the role pharmacy technicians can play in providing medication
therapy management services; Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE) credit
AAPT National Conference in Bloomington, MN

August 2013

Generation Rx: The Misuse and Abuse of Prescription Medications

A presentation developed by The Generation Rx Initiative at The Ohio State University calling
attention to the public health problem of the misuse and abuse of prescription medications
NDSU RA training, Fargo Kiwanis Club, NDSU Tau Beta Sigma, Fargo Boy Scout Pack,
Rochester Kiwanis Sunrisers club, NDSU D&CE Expanding Your Horizons

2012-2016

PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS ATTENDED

APhA Annual Meeting San Francisco, CA (anticipated)
ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting Las Vegas, NV (anticipated)
APhA-ASP Midyear Regional Meeting Sioux Falls, SD (anticipated)
NABP Annual Meeting San Diego, CA
NDPhA Annual Convention Bismarck, ND
APhA Annual Meeting Baltimore, MD
APhA-ASP Midyear Regional Meeting Minneapolis, MN
NDPhA Annual Convention Bismarck, ND
APhA Annual Meeting San Diego, CA
APhA-ASP Summer Leadership Institute Washington, DC
NDPhA Annual Convention Fargo, ND
APhA Annual Meeting Orlando, FL
NDPhA Annual Convention Dickinson, ND

March 2017
December 2016
October 2016
May 2016
April 2016
March 2016
October 2015
April 2015
March 2015
July 2014
April 2014
March 2014
April 2013

COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION
APhA-ASP Focus Group Committee (APhA-ASP)
Appointed Member
Provides feedback regarding APhA-ASP chapter resources
Works in collaboration with student pharmacists from across the country to develop
resources such as an executive committee transition manual

May 2016-Present

APhA-ASP House of Delegates Credentials Committee (APhA-ASP)

Appointed Member
March 2016
Certified Chapter Delegates to be seated and vote in the APhA-ASP House of Delegates
Student Pharmacist Magazine Editorial Advisory Board (APhA-ASP)
Appointed Member
Provided recommendations for magazine layout and content
Co-authored an article for the Nov/Dec 2015 issue

Mar 2015-Mar 2016

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School of Pharmacy Curriculum Committee

Student Representative
Provides student prospective on potential curriculum changes
Contributed to a report on ACPE 2016 Standards
Student Input Panel Member
Provided course review feedback for continual curriculum improvement
School of Pharmacy Student Leadership Panel
Member
Provided feedback to members of ACPE during an accreditation team visit
Answered questions and contributed to discussion on the state of the College

Sept 2014-Present
Dec 2013, Feb 2015

March 2014

College of Health Professions Deans Liaisons Committee

APhA-ASP Representative, Class of 2017 Representative
Served as a liaison between students and the College of Health Professions
Addressed issues within the College with the 20-member interprofessional team

Sept 2013-April 2016

School of Pharmacy Teacher of the Year Selection Committee

Member
Assisted in selection of a faculty member, taking into account student survey results

April 2014, 2015, 2016

HONORS AND AWARDS

Washington, DC Rotation Scholarship, recipient
Cornelius McGillivray Endowed Scholarship, recipient
APhA-ASP Student Leadership Award, recipient
ND Memorial Scholarship, recipient
North Dakota State University Homecoming Court, appointment
Undergraduate Magna Cum Laude
Thrifty White Corporate Scholarship, recipient
APhA-ASP National Counseling Competition, Top 10 Local Finalist
North Dakota State University Deans List
North Dakota State University Presidential Scholarship, recipient

2016
2016
2016
2015, 2016
2015
2015
2014, 2015
2015, 2016
2011-2015, Spring 2016
2011-2015

VOLUNTEER WORK
NDSU Office of Admission Bison Guide
StreetsAlive!, screening event APhA-ASP
Woodlands and High Plains Powwow, screening event APhA-ASP
Churches United for the Homeless, health education and service event APhA-ASP
Faith Lutheran Church Babysitting Clinic, poison prevention education
Rho Chi Mentorship Program
NDSU Move-In Crew
North Dakota Collegiate DECA State Competition, judge
One Oak Place, monthly blood pressure screening event APhA-ASP
Kiwanis Pancake Karnival, Fargo, ND
Mayo Clinic Creative Support Sessions sponsored by Join the Journey
Great Plains Food Bank, Fargo, ND
NDSU Flu Vaccination Clinic, event assistance APhA-ASP
NDSU The Big Event, community service day

Sept 2013-Present
July 2014, Aug 2016
April 2013, March 2015
Feb, April 2016
Oct 2014, 2015
Sept 2015
Aug 2015
Feb 2015
Spring 2015
Feb 2013, 2015
2014-2015
2013-2014
Oct 2011-2014
2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

Gold Star Marching Band, member and piccolo section leader

Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Service Sorority
- 2013-2014 Chapter President; 2012-2013 Secretary & Marching Uniform Coordinator

2011-2014
2011-2014
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