Overview
The demand for pharmacists with AMS experience and training is increasing, and there is long-term need for pharmacists working in this field. Antimicrobial stewardship pharmacy goes beyond infectious diseases to include elements of administration, information technology, quality, education, research, communication, and infection control among other aspects. This diverse field has significant impacts on patient care.
PharmD students who complete the AMS PoD receive the Antimicrobial Stewardship Badge.
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Credits and Courses
Credit Requirements
7 credits of required courses taken in the PharmD curriculum, 2 credits of a required elective, and 1-3 credits of an ID elective for a total of 10-12 course credits taken for the path. One elective APPE rotation is additionally required.
Required Courses
- PHM PRAC 650: Comprehensive Immunization Delivery, 1 credit
- PHM SCI 623: Pharmacology III, 3 credits
- PHM PRAC 656: Pharmacotherapy IV, 3 credits
* Note: These courses are taken care of in the PharmD Curriculum
Required Elective
- PHM PRAC 560: Seminars in Antimicrobial Stewardship, 2 credits
* Note: This is a REQUIRED ELECTIVE that is available in the Fall at the SOP.
Additional Required Infectious Disease Elective
Take 1-3 additional elective credits of AMS relevant courses. This can include courses such as:
SoP Electives:
- PHM PRAC 467: Interprofessional Collaborative Practice in HIV, 1 credit (Spring DPH-1 only)
- PHM PRAC 659: Infectious Disease Pharmacotherapy in the Acute Care Setting, 1-credit (spring)
Non-SoP Electives:
- POP HLTH 797: Introduction to Epidemiology, 3 credits (Fall)
- POP HLTH 801: Epidemiology of Infectious Disease, 3 credits (Spring)
- MM&I 301: Pathogenic Bacteriology, 2 credits (Fall)
- M&I 350: Parasitology, 3 credits (Spring)
- MM&I 528: Immunology, 3 credits (Spring)
- MM&I 554: Emerging Infectious Disease and Bioterrorism, 2 credits (Fall)
- MM&I 704: Infectious Diseases of Human Beings, 3 credits (Fall)
Experiential Requirements
- PHM PRAC 760: Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience
The subject of the APPE must be in infectious disease, antimicrobial stewardship, and/or critical care with a focus on infectious disease or antimicrobial stewardship.
Application Requirements
- Students must be in good academic and professional status to be considered.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
Timeline for Class of 2026 and earlier:
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Students must have an application in by February of their DPH-2 year to be considered for admission.
Timeline for Class of 2027 and later:
- Students may apply starting Jan 1st of their DPH-1 year. All applications are due by 11:59PM on March 1st. DPH-2’s may apply within this same timeframe if they have already taken PHARM PRAC 560: Seminars in Antimicrobial Stewardship.
Scholars in Pharmacy
Questions about the Path of Distinction in Antimicrobial Stewardship?
Contact:
Nathan McClain
Program Administrator
2220 Rennebohm Hall
Email: nmcclain2@wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 890-0912