At Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center our PGY1 residency program strives to develop pharmacy clinicians who provide optimal patient care and safety. Upon graduation the resident is able to provide quality professional leadership skills along with competent functionality in various pharmacy practice roles.
Program description
The primary focus of the Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center (NHPMC) PGY1 pharmacy residency program is to develop the resident into a competent clinical practitioner who will contribute to positive patient outcomes. Its purpose is to prepare its pharmacy residency graduates to assume positions as clinical staff pharmacists working in the acute care setting, or to pursue second year post-graduate training for residents who desire to work in specialized areas of pharmacy practice. NHPMC is part of a corporate pharmacy system in a community hospital setting that provides residents with integrated patient care opportunities, as well as strong committee involvement with strengths in internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, and pediatrics.
Pharmacy PGY1 curriculum
| Required rotations |
| Cardiology |
| Critical care elective |
| Infectious diseases |
| Internal medicine (2) |
| Medical critical care |
| Required longitudinal rotations |
| Administration/practice management |
| Medication safety |
| Medication use evaluation |
| Research project |
| Seminar |
| Service commitment (2) |
| Teaching |
| Teaching certificate through Shenandoah School of Pharmacy |
| Mentor and co-precept P4 pharmacy students |
Benefits
| Stipend |
| $48,000 |
| Leave availability |
| 10 days |
| Health insurance |
| Medical insurance provided with low monthly premium. |
| Vision and dental insurance are also available with low monthly premium. |
| Child care |
| On-site child care offered with a monthly cost. (Forsyth Medical Center and Presbyterian Medical Center only) |
| Discounts |
| Employee discount program offers discounts on services and products from both local and national businesses. |
| Parking |
| On-site parking provided free of charge. |
| Professional development |
| Monies are available for the ASHP midyear meeting, Southeastern Residency Conference, and also for various CE programs. |
| Poster reimbursement |
| Monies may also be provided for posters presented at an education or professional meeting. |
| Additional items |
| Office space provided with computer. |
| One personalized lab coat. |
| Access to online and hospital libraries. |
| Note that some travel may be required for rotations. |