INDIANAPOLIS, April 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Students from
Ohio University's Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine will soon
join Eli Lilly and Company's (NYSE: LLY) innovative rotation
program for aspiring physicians. Launched in early 2014, the
program provides students with hands-on experience in a range of
pharmaceutical business activities, from drug discovery and
development to bioethics and patient safety.
The Heritage College is one of four
medical schools to partner with Lilly on its Medical Student
Rotation Program, joining Indiana University
School of Medicine, Tulane
University School of Medicine, and Washington University School of Medicine.
Jacob Koopman is the first
Heritage College student accepted to
the program.
"Our third- and fourth-year medical students have a tremendous
opportunity for first-hand experience in a world-renowned
pharmaceutical company through this program," said Laura Rush, Ph.D., executive director of the
Heritage College Clinical &
Translational Research Unit. "We are very excited about this
important partnership with Lilly and to hear about Jacob's
experience with his physician mentors and other members of the drug
development team."
The Medical Student Rotation Program is a four-week experiential
learning program. Through real-world projects and workshops,
students become directly involved with various departments within
Lilly, such as research, clinical trial development, medical
affairs, regulatory, bioethics, and patient safety. Students also
have the opportunity to meet and network with Lilly leaders.
Learning about drug development, healthcare careers
The rotation program is designed around the student-centric
curriculum and is guided by experienced, knowledgeable mentors at
Lilly who help students explore drug development and diverse career
options in healthcare. Through these experiences, students learn
about the pharmaceutical industry and its place in the practice of
medicine.
"We are pleased to welcome Heritage
College as a partner who shares our goal of providing future
physicians with a comprehensive educational experience," said
Yolanda Johnson-Moton, director of
external relations for Lilly's U.S. Medical team.
"As the many facets of healthcare become increasingly
interdependent, it will be important for practitioners to have a
good working knowledge of the scientific and medical phases of drug
development," she said. "By providing a holistic view of our
company and its operations, we aim to provide students with
valuable insights into the complexity and collaboration involved in
moving a concept from the bench to market, including the valuable
role that physicians play in this process."
About the Ohio University
Heritage College of Osteopathic
Medicine
The Ohio University
Heritage College of Osteopathic
Medicine is a leader in training dedicated primary care physicians
who are prepared to address the most pervasive medical needs in the
state and the nation. About 50 percent of Heritage College alumni practice in primary care
and nearly 60 percent practice in Ohio. The Heritage
College is where tomorrow's primary care physicians and
specialists learn, grow and go forward. Trained to treat the whole
patient. Ready to serve every population. And fully prepared to
heal the whole state of medicine. To learn more, please see
www.ohio.edu/medicine.
About Eli Lilly and Company
Lilly is a global healthcare leader that unites caring with
discovery to make life better for people around the world. We were
founded more than a century ago by a man committed to creating
high-quality medicines that meet real needs, and today we remain
true to that mission in all our work. Across the globe, Lilly
employees work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to
those who need them, improve the understanding and management of
disease, and give back to communities through philanthropy and
volunteerism. To learn more about Lilly, please visit us
at www.lilly.com and newsroom.lilly.com/social-channels.
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Refer to: Linda Graham
Caleca, lcaleca@lilly.com; 317-677-4204
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