Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience at Swisslog Healthcare
Swisslog Healthcare offers an advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) elective rotation to students pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. In cooperation with accredited Schools of Pharmacy, the Swisslog Healthcare APPE offers a rare opportunity to step beyond traditional clinical practice and experience how pharmacy, automation, and healthcare technology come together to improve patient care. Students gain handson exposure to cuttingedge automation solutions while working alongside experts across the business. Activities will involve a variety of departments including Pharmacy Affairs, Product Management, Marketing and Project Management. The rotation is supervised by an experienced pharmacist with an extensive background in pharmacy practice and industry.
This rotation is ideal for students interested in:
• Pharmacy informatics
• Medication safety and workflow optimization
• Healthcare technology and automation
• Industry, product development, or non-traditional pharmacy careers
How to Apply
If you have any questions or if there is not an established experiential agreement with your School of Pharmacy, please speak with your experiential program director to reach out to our site coordinator at pharmacy.rotations@swisslog-healthcare.com for further information.
Site Location and Logistics
- Students are based at the North American Headquarters in Westminster, Colorado, located between Denver and Boulder.
- The student is responsible for transportation, housing, and all other expenses association with the rotation. Swisslog Healthcare does not provide a stipend or salary with the rotation.
- Postdoctoral Pharmacy Fellowship: The Swisslog Healthcare One-Year Postdoctoral Pharmacy Fellowship program offers a unique opportunity for PharmD graduates to develop expertise at the intersection of pharmacy practice, healthcare technology, medication safety, automation, and healthcare innovation. The fellowship builds upon the longstanding Swisslog Healthcare commitment to pharmacy education, including student experiential programs and university partnerships.