Carmen D. Echols, PharmD, BCPPS, CPP
Title
Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner - Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy/Classical Hematology Clinic
Residency Associated Title and Involvement
Preceptor - PGY2 Pediatric Focused Oncology Residency, PGY2 Pediatric Residency
Education
Undergraduate: University of Georgia
School of Pharmacy: Mercer University School of Pharmacy
PGY1: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Rotation Title
Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy /Classical Hematology Clinic
Rotation Description:
The Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy/Classic Hematology Clinic rotation allows residents to become an integral part of the medical team. Residents will be involved in the ambulatory care of pediatric patients receiving autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplants and cellular therapy, including patients enrolled in clinical trials. Residents will also have exposure to patients in our Classical Hematology clinic. Residents will be exposed to various pediatric hematology/oncology conditions including, but not limited to: AML, ALL, HLH, SCID, neuroblastoma, sickle cell disease, severe aplastic anemia, bleeding disorders, and patients needing anticoagulation. There will be a strong focus on transitions of care, with providing and coordinating care for patients before admission and after discharge. The learner will demonstrate knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacotherapy, and complications of stem cell transplant, including graft versus host disease and infections. The resident will provide education to patients, caregivers, nursing staff, and medical team. The resident will be a part of a multidisciplinary team that includes an attending, fellow, nurse practitioner, pharmacists, nursing staff and other ancillary services.
