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Susan Jacob - Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
Susan Jacob

Degree

Year
obtained

Institution

PharmD

2005

University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
(Philadelphia College of Pharmacy)

Residency

Year

Institution

Primary Care
Pharmacy Practice

2005-2006

VA Loma Linda
Healthcare System

Description of Academic/Research Interests:
Dr.Jacob s research interests are in the areas of neurological disorders, internal medicine and critical care in surgical patients.

Practice Site:
VA Loma Linda Healthcare System
11201 Benton Street (119)
Loma Linda, CA 92357

Rotation Description:
The medicine clerkship at the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System is designed to provide various clinical experiences necessary to prepare students to become entry level practitioners and build a strong pharmacotherapeutic foundation. The students will be involved in direct patient care activities in an inpatient setting and will have opportunities to contribute clinical interventions, learn the importance of medication reconciliation and meet daily with pharmacy faculty to learn various disease states. The students are expected to serve as an integral member of the multidisciplinary health care team to provide excellent pharmaceutical care to veteran patients.


Selected Publications

Jacob S, Chen JJ. Restless Legs Syndrome in the Elderly. Long-Term Care Interface. 2008 Mar/Apr; 30-35. Review.

Jacob S, Jacobson A, Alwan R, Miller C. Evaluation of warfarin prescription labels. J Thromb Thrombolysis. 2008 Feb; 25(1):114 Abstract.

Lovejoy T, Jacobson A, Jacob S. Clinical challenges of management of coumarin rodenticide (brodifacoum) toxicity vs. warfarin toxicity: case report. J Thromb Thrombolysis. 2008 Feb; 25 (1): 113.

Jacob S, Spinler SA. Hyponatremia associated with selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors in older adults. Ann Pharmacother. 2006 Sep; 40(9):1618-22. Review.


Contact Information

Office address: 309 E. Second St.
Pomona, CA 91766
Main phone: (909) 469-5696
Fax: (909) 469-5539
E-mail:jacobss@westernu.edu
Last Updated:03/28/2008