James M. Hoffman is the Medication Outcomes and Safety Officer in the Pharmaceutical Department at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. His position is focused on medication use policy, medication safety, quality improvement, and leadership of research pharmacy services. He received the Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy and Doctor of Pharmacy Degrees from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. In addition, he received a Masters Degree in pharmacy administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He completed a residency in pharmacy administration and a fellowship in outcomes research at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. Hoffman is a board certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS), and he currently serves on the editorial board of the American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy (AJHP).
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John Valgus
Compare and contrast two hospitals' experiences implementing pharmacogenomics into practice.
Describe ongoing national efforts and resources to advance pharmacogenomics into practice.
Describe the role of electronic health records and clinical decision support in facilitating the use of pharmacogenomics.
Identify strategies and techniques for pharmacists to lead the introduction of pharmacogenomics at their practice site.