The Pharm.D. Investigator in Clinical Pharmacology: Supply and Demand

The field of clinical pharmacology is the discipline engaged in optimal drug discovery, development, and use, based on an in‐depth knowledge of human pharmacology and therapeutics.1 Although many think clinical pharmacology is simply the study of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacogenet...

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Published in:Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics 2008-10, Vol.84 (4), p.526-529
Main Author: Figg, WD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biomedical Research - organization & administration
Education, Pharmacy, Graduate - organization & administration
Humans
Pharmacology, Clinical
Schools, Pharmacy - organization & administration
United States
Workforce
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Summary:The field of clinical pharmacology is the discipline engaged in optimal drug discovery, development, and use, based on an in‐depth knowledge of human pharmacology and therapeutics.1 Although many think clinical pharmacology is simply the study of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacogenetics, the role of the clinical pharmacologists covers all avenues of drug discovery, development, therapeutics, optimal drug therapy, and education.2 This expanded understanding is important as we start to address the overwhelming mandate and the unfortunate shortage of qualified investigators in the field (both physicians and non‐physicians). Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics (2008); 84, 4, 526–529 doi:10.1038/sj.clpt.6100423
ISSN:0009-9236
1532-6535
DOI:10.1038/sj.clpt.6100423