Dominick P. Trombetta, Pharm.D. , CGP, FASCP, BCPS
Dr. Trombetta is currently an Associate Professor of Pharmacy at Wilkes University, Nesbitt School of Pharmacy. He received a BS in Pharmacy from Temple University and Pharm.D. from Shenandoah University.
Dr. Trombetta's area of expertise is geriatric medicine and he maintains a clinical practice at Allied Services Rehabilitation Hospital in Scranton, Pennsylvania. His services include the pain management in addition to rounding with the internal medicine team. His responsibilities include the traditional didactic teaching in the pharmacotherapeutic sequence as well as precepting introductory (IPPE) and advanced practice pharmacy students (APPE) in geriatrics/internal medicine. Prior to joining the faculty at Wilkes University, Dr. Trombetta worked as a staff pharmacist, clinical coordinator, and the director of pharmacy at Mercy Hospital, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
He is a member of the, American College of Clinical Pharmacists, American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, and the Pennsylvania Society of Health-System Pharmacists. He has been awarded Fellowship designation from the American Society of Consultant Pharmacist, and is a certified geriatric pharmacist (CGP). Dr. Trombetta has been recognized as a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS).
Additionally, he has served as manuscript reviewer for US Pharmacist, Handbook of Nonprescription drugs, and the American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy. His scholarly activities within the last year include publications US Pharmacist, Journal of Pharmacy Practice, and the “Kidneys” chapter in Basic Skills in Interpreting Clinical Lab Data 14th edition.
Contact Information:
Dominick P. Trombetta, Pharm.D. , CGP, FASCP, BCPS Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice Geriatrics/Internal Medicine Wilkes University College of Pharmacy and Nursing 84 West South Streets SLC 331 A Wilkes-Barre, Pa 18766 Phone: 570-408-4324 Fax: 570-408-7729 Pager: 570-496-3689 E-mail:dominick.trombetta@wilkes.edu
CURRICULUM VITAE Work Address: Department of Pharmacy Practice Nesbitt College of Pharmacy and Nursing Wilkes University 84 W. South Street Wilkes Barre, PA 18766 570-408-4324 (voice), 570-408-7729 (fax) 570-817-7692 (cell phone) Email: dominick.trombetta@wilkes.edu
EDUCATION
2001 - Doctor of Pharmacy Shenandoah University, Winchester ,Virginia
1982 - Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (Summa Cum Laude) Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
2007 Associate Professor Pharmacy Practice Geriatrics/Internal Medicine Nesbitt College of Pharmacy and Nursing Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, Pa
2001-2006
Assistant Professor Pharmacy Practice Geriatrics/Internal Medicine Nesbitt College of Pharmacy and Nursing Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, Pa
HOSPITAL AND PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS
2001-present Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Geriatrics/Internal Medicine Allied Services Rehabilitation Hospital 475 Morgan Highway Scranton, Pa. 18501
2000- 2001
Director of Pharmacy (Owen Healthcare) Mercy Hospital, 25 Church Street Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
1999- 2000
Community Pharmacy Practice Facilitator (part-time) Department of Pharmacy Practice Nesbitt College of Pharmacy Wilkes University
1982-present Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, # RP-032562-L
PAST PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1982-2000 Clinical Staff Pharmacist Mercy Hospital Wilkes-Barre, Pa
1991-2001 Consultant Pharmacist Mercy Health Care Center Sheatown, Pa
1994-2000 Consultant Pharmacist Blue Cross First Priority Health Wilkes-Barre, Pa
1994-present Independent Senior Care Pharmacist Consultant Little Flower Manor Brookmont Healthcare Center Pleasant Valley Nursing Home Weatherwood Carbon County Home Carbondale Nursing Home
1990-1996 Therapeutic Clinical Monitor Pa Pace Prescription Drug Program Harrisburg, Pa.
POST-GRADUATE PROGAM DEVELOPMENT
April 1-4, 2008, Movement Disorder Clinic Training, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, Ca. Preceptors: Jack Chen, Pharm. D, BCPS, David Swope, MD Neurologist and Movement Disorder Specialist.
August 2005 to July 2006, Geriatrics Pharmacy Specialized Residency (Program Director)
This one year post-doctoral specialized residency is designed to provide clinical training in geriatric pharmacy practice. The resident develops skills necessary to become an advanced level pharmacy practitioner in the area of specialization. Research and teaching activities are also components of the program.
July 2006 to 2009: Pharmacy Practice Residency Program (PGY1). (Program Director)
This one year post-doctoral specialized residency is designed to provide intense training in pharmacy practice . The resident develops skills necessary to advance their careers in the specialized areas of pharmacy practice. Research, medication use processes, and teaching activities are also components of the program
This six week rotation is inpatient internal medicine rotation with an emphasis in geriatrics. The rotation provides a unique internal medicine experience inside a rehabilitation hospital with a private internist. In addition, the clinical pharmacists are consulted by the physiatrists for pain management of rehabilitation patients. Students actively participate in all aspects of pharmaceutical care activities. Problem solving, communication skills, and interdisciplinary approach to care are stressed. Document of pharmaceutical care is essential.
DIDACTIC TEACHING
Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, Wilkes University PHA 302 Pharmacy Care Lab Aseptic Technique IHS Unit 1-2 Practice Triad PHA 386 Independent Research Spring 2004 One student (3 credit hours) Spring 2005 One student (3 credit hours) PHA 402 Pharmacy Care Lab Crohn’s Disease/Ulcerative Colitis/Ostomy Products PHA 423 Principles of Pharmacotherapeutics Clinical Labs Special Populations (Geriatrics/Pediatrics) Institutional Practice/Applications PHA 430: Pharmacotherapy of Hematology, Surgery and Arthritis Gout Osteoarthritis/Rheumatoid Arthritis Connective Tissue Disorders PHA 498 Introduction into Health-System Pharmacy PHA 501 Pharmacy Care Lab IV Labor and Delivery/Compounding Parenterals PHA 502 Pharmacy Care Lab V Asthma/COPD Final Counseling Urinary Incontinence PHA 503/504 Longitudinal Care 2002 to present Small group class which provides service-learning experience to students. Meets one hour per week. PHA 521 Pulmonary Disorders Drug Induced Pulmonary Diseases PHA 530 Central Nervous System Disorders Pain Anxiety/Panic/OCD Disorders Bipolar Disorders Insomnia Parkinson’s Disease Alzheimer’s Disease PHA 532 Alternative Medicine Mystery Herbs Department Of Nursing,, WILKES UNIVERSITY NSG 533 Pharmacotherapy for Advanced Practice Nurses Osteoarthritis/Rheumatoid Arthritis/Chronic Pain Depression/Bipolar Disorders/Anxiety/Psychosis Chronic Pain
SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY
Wilkes University
2006- present Academic Standards Committee
2004-2005 Multicultural Committee Task
SERVICE TO SCHOOL/COLLEGE
Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, Wilkes University 2002-2004 Student Affairs 2004-2005 Curriculum 2004-2005 Assessment 2007-2008 Residency
CONSULTING EXPERIENCE
2006 Expert Witness testimony, Cardoni and Associates.
2005-present Independent Drug Information Service/Alosa Foundation (Pa PACE and Harvard Medical School project which provides physicians with independent non-biased drug information)
1998-2006 First Priority Health Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
2004-2005 Consultant, Ethos Health Communications, Robinsville, NJ Content expert Alzheimer’s Disease Responsible for development of slides and speaker notes for program.
2001 to present Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee - Allied Services Rehabilitation Hospital
2001 to present JCAHO Committee - Allied Services Rehabilitation Hospital
1998-2001 Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee - Mercy Hospital, Wilkes-Barre
1991-2001 Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee - Mercy Health Care Center
PRESENTATIONS Research and Clinical Presentations at Local, State , and National Meetings
Podium Presentations
“Preventing Falls in the Elderly”. Wilkes University, Nesbitt College of Pharmacy and Nursing and the Center for Continued Learning. Woodlands Inn and Resort, April 29, 2010.
“Cognitive Impairment and Dementia in the Elderly”. Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association Annual Conference, October 4, 2009. Continuing education program for pharmacists.
“Medications in the elderly” Jewish Community Center. August 13, 2009. Community service presentation to approximately 40 attendees.
“Management of Acute and Chronic Pain in the Elderly”: John Heintz Institute, July 7, 2009. Continuing education for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurses.
“Management of Acute and Chronic Pain in the Elderly”: Wilkes University, March 3, 2009. Continuing education for pharmacists and nurses.
“Behavioral Disturbances in the Elderly”: Wilkes University, December 12, 2007 Continuing education program for pharmacists and nurses.
“Management of Parkinson’s Disease”, North Central Chapter Pennsylvania Society of Health System Pharmacists, October 10, 2006.
“Antiplatelet Therapy: Sticking to the Evidence”, Northeastern Pa Society of Health-System Pharmacists, September 12, 2006.
“Pharmacologic Options for the Managing Insomnia and Sleep Disorders: Room for Improvement”. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Meeting, December 6, 2004.
“Treatment Strategies for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus”, Northeastern Pa Society of Health-System Pharmacists, January 13, 2004.
“Applying Long-Term Care Standards to your Skilled Nursing Beds”, PSHP, March 14,2001. Poster Presentations
Bolesta,Scott; Trombetta,Dominick P.; Longyhore, Daniel S. Pharmacy Students' Perceived Value of Physical Assessment Instruction by Nursing or Pharmacy Faculty AACP Annual Meeting and Seminars, July 10-12, 2010, Seattle, WA.
Bohan, KarenBeth H; Holt-Macey, Michelle; Patel, Krina; Trombetta,Dominick P; and Welch,Adam.Pass/Fail vs. Graded Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE): Current Practices and Stakeholder Opinions. AACP Annual Meeting and Seminars, July 10-12, 2010, Seattle, WA.
Stahr, Mary Beth; Nguyen, Oanh; Moolick, Diane; and Dominick Trombetta. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and the development of hyperkalemia in an adult rehabilitation hospital population. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada, December 8, 2009.
Christine Durdach, PharmD Candidate, Michelle Holt-Macey, RPh, Dana Manning, PharmD, Dominick Trombetta, PharmD, Edward F. Foote, PharmD An Assessment of a New Health-System Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE). American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Orlando, Florida, December 9, 2008.
Menak, R, Trombetta, DP. Trends in sliding scale insulin prescribing in an inpatient rehabilitation setting before and after a pharmacist’s inservice. Eastern States Residency Conference, Hershey, Pa, April30-May 2, 2008.
Trombetta, Dominick; Cornacchione, Mario; Humphrey, Maria; Silla, Michael. An evaluation of the process of erythropoetic stimulating agent use in the anemia of chronic kidney disease in long term care. American Medical Directors Annual Meeting, Hollywood, Florida, March 2007
Cavage J, Trombetta DP. Bisphosphonate once daily verses once weekly dosing and correlation to bone mineral densities in selected age groups. Eastern States Residency Conference, Baltimore, Md., May 11-12, 2006
Hanna, L, Trombetta DP. Medication changes in pain management following knee and hip arthroplasty. Poster presentation: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada, December 6, 2005.
Edwards, EM, Trombetta, DP. Antidepressant use in recovery from knee arthroplasty. Poster presentation: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Meeting, Orlando, Fla. December 7, 2004.
Other Professional and Continuing Education Presentations
February 19, 2007 Alzheimer’s Disease WYOU-TV/22 Interactive News Broadcast
”Revisions of Pharmacy Regulations in LTCF” , Blakeslee, Pa , November 29, 2006.
“Health and Wellness Program”, Pittston Senior Center, November 14, 2006.
“Contemporary Pharmacy Practice”, Pre-Pharmacy Club, Wilkes University, October 31, 2006.
“Medications for Stroke Prevention”, John Heinz Institute, Wilkes-Barre, May 10, 2005.
“Pharmacologic Management of Insomnia”, Wilkes-Barre Community Counseling Center, May 3, 2005. “Medication use in the Elderly”, Activity Directors Together, Laurels Personal Care Home, Scranton, Pa, March 10, 2005. “Careers in Pharmacy”, Health Care Careers Day, Scranton High School, Scranton, Pa., November 12, 2004.
“Medication Safety”, Edwardsville Senior Center, CEO, September 9, 2004 “Care of Patients Receiving Anticoagulants”, John Heinz Institute, July 16, 2004. (CME)
“Osteoarthritis/Osteoporosis”, Plymouth Senior Center, HealthSpan, April 13, 2004 “Stroke Prevention” , Lee Park High rise Towers, HealthSpan, January 13, 2004.
“Treatment of Osteoporosis”, McCann School of Business class Human Diseases, December 2, 2003.
“Arthritis”, Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging, January 23, 2003.
“Medication Therapy for Stroke, CHF, and CAD”, Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging, March 28, 2002.
“Pain Management for Rehabilitation Patients”, Allied Services Rehabilitation Hospital, March 22, 2002. (CME and ACPE accredited)
“Pain Management for Rehabilitation Patients”, John Heinz Institute, March 13, 2002, CME and ACPE accredited) “Medication Therapy of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in the Elderly”, Allied Services, September 14, 2001. (CME and ACPE accredited)
Medication Related Problems in the Elderly”, Long-Term Care Seminar, Luzerne County Community College, April 2000.
EDITORIAL SERVICE Reviewer, Geriatric Pharmacy Review. (2007)
Reviewer, American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy (2004)
Support for Geriatrics Residency. Wilkes University. $14,000. Program Director. 2005-2006.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS 2001-present American Colleges of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)
1982-present American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP)
1992-present American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP)
1982-present American Heart Association/BLS Provider
1982-present Northeastern Chapter Pennsylvania Society of Health System Pharmacists President, 2002-2003 President, 1995-1996
1982-present Pennsylvania Society of Health System Pharmacists Board of Directors, 2005-2006
1981-present Rho Chi National Pharmaceutical Honor Society
1980-present Kappa Psi National Pharmaceutical Fraternity
Publications
BOOK CHAPTER
TROMBETTA, DP AND FOOTE, EF. THE KIDNEY. IN BASIC SKILLS IN INTERPRETING LABORATORY DATA. M. LEE (ED.) 14TH ED. BETHESDA: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEALTH-SYSTEMS PHARMACISTS . 2009.
ARTICLES IN PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS
Chen JJ, Trombetta DP, and Fernandez, HH. Palliative management of parkinson’s disease:: focus on non-motor, distressing symptoms. J Pharm Pract 2008; 21; 262-272.
Trombetta, DP and Menak R. Management of pain in acute illness. US Pharm May 2008; HS4-HS9.
Polinski JM, Brookhart MA, Katz JN, Arnold M, Kristeller J, Trombetta D, Tadduni MED, Golomb MJ, Solomon DH. Educational outreach (academic detailing) regarding osteoporosis in primary care. Pharmacoepid Drug Saf, 2005; 14:843-850.
Trombetta, DP. Overview of Geriatric Pharmacy Practice in a Rehabilitation Facility. Am J Health-Syst Pharm 2004; 61:1501-5.
Trombetta, DP. Insomnia: Help for the Weary. Pharm times. November 2003, p.48-49
PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS
Menak, R, Trombetta, DP. Trends in sliding scale insulin prescribing in an inpatient rehabilitation setting before and after a pharmacist’s inservice. Eastern States Residency Conference, Hershey, Pa, April30-May 2, 2008.
Cavage J, Trombetta DP. Bisphosphonate once daily verses once weekly dosing and correlation to bone mineral densities in selected age groups. Eastern States Residency Conference, Baltimore, Md., May 11-12, 2006
Hanna L, Trombetta, DP. Medication changes in pain management following hip and knee arthroplasty. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Meeting, December 2005
Edwards, EM, Trombetta, DP. Antidepressant use in recovery from knee arthroplasty. Accepted for publication. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Meeting, December 2004.
Awards
HONORS AND AWARDS
Outstanding Faculty, Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy and Nursing, Wilkes University, 2006.
Fellow of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (FASCP) , 1996.
Rho Chi National Pharmaceutical Honor Society, 1981
