Division of Clinical, Social and Administrative Sciences
Faculty
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John G. Lech, Pharm.D.Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice 213 Bayer |
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Educational Background
B.S.(Pharmacy)--Duquesne University
Pharm.D. -- Duquesne University
Residency in Hospital Pharmacy -- Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh
Professional Affiliations
- American Society of Health-System
- Pennsylvania Society of Health-System Pharmacists
- Western Pennsylvania Society of Health-System Pharmacists
- Specialty Practice Group - Drug and Poison Information (ASHP)
Teaching/Supervisory Responsibilities
Entry-level Pharm.D.:- Pharmacy Practice Module I (PHPRC 380)
- Biomedical Sciences and Therapeutics (PHBMS 423)
(Rheumatology and Gastroenterology Module) - Therapeutic Case Studies (491)
- Pharmacy-Based Immunization Program (Elective)
- Pharmacy Practice Module I (PHPRC 380-71)
- Rheumatology - Gastroenterology Module
Clerkship:
- Preceptor for Doctor of Pharmacy students during five-week clerkships in the School of Pharmacy's Pharmaceutical Information Center (maximum of two students per clerkship.
- Director, Pharmaceutical Information Center
Select Publications
- Co-Editor, "Drug Notes" column, Bulletin of the Allegheny County Medical Society (1983 – 1998); contributor (1999 - present); recent publications include:
- Lech J. Interesting summaries for summer reading. 2007;96:2007:324-9.
- Lech J., Moyer M, Thorne J. Oral inhalation: a new route of administration for insulin. 2006;95:180-3.
- Lech J, George JE, Zerfoss NL. A new generation of hormonal agents for diabetes. 2005;94:326-30.
- Co-Editor, "WellAware" newsletter, a consumer publication of the Pharmacy Care Awareness Program; recent articles include:
- Restless Legs Syndrome (March-April, 2008)
- Celiac Disease (January-February, 2008)
- Parkinson’s Disease (November-December, 2007)
- Fibromyalgia (September-October, 2007)
Select Presentations
- “Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Program”; presented as part of an APhA continuing education program for pharmacists; Pittsburgh, PA, January, 2008
- “Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw”; presented at the PSHP Annual Assembly; Pittsburgh, PA, October, 2007
- “On-Line University Library Resources and Literature Searches for Pharmacists”; presented at the School of Pharmacy Preceptor Conference; Pittsburgh, PA, November, 2007
- "Drugs and the Cancer Patient;" presented to the Cancer Support Group, Word of God Parish; Pittsburgh, PA, March, 2007
- “Breastfeeding and Medications”; presented to the Western Pennsylvania Lactation Consultant Association; Washington, PA, March, 2005
Items of Interest
- Dr. Lech’s professional areas of interest include: Adverse Drug Reactions, Celiac Disease, Drug-Induced Skin Diseases, Drug Information, Immunization, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Dr. Lech supervises publication of the PIC Question of the Week, a professional review of a particular subject recently addressed by the Center. The article is available on the internet and distributed to faculty, alumni, and preceptors affiliated with the School of Pharmacy.
- Interviewed for section of Channel 11 News on topic of Anabolic Steroids, March, 2007 Consultant, Allegheny County Health Department’s Breastfeeding Hotline 1996 – present
- Recipient, Mylan School of Pharmacy Excellence in Service Award, March, 2004
- Visiting Professor, Kobe-Gakuin University School of Pharmacy, Kobe, Japan, 2001
- Selected as "Distinguished Alumnus 2000" by the Duquesne University School of Pharmacy Alumni Association, May 2000
- Selected as "Pharmacist of the Year: by the Pennsylvania Society of Health System Pharmacists, October, 1997
