At Novant Health Forsyth 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 exhibit quality professional leadership skills along with competent functionality in various pharmacy practice roles.
Program description
The Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center PGY1 pharmacy residency entails 12 months of training and experience in multiple aspects. Its goals, objectives and evaluation processes are established in accordance to ASHP standards. The program allows flexibility to meet the needs and interests of each individual resident while also providing a quality foundation in developing professional practice skills.
Pharmacy PGY1 curriculum
| Required rotations |
| Elective rotations |
| Service leadership |
| Orientation |
| IV room |
| Infectious disease |
At least two rotations from the following:
- Oncology
- Surgery
- Neurology
- Neonatal ICU
- Behavioral health
- Internal medicine
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At least one rotation from the following:
- Med/surg critical care
- Cardiac ICU
- CT surgery
- Emergency department
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| Service leadership (longitudinal) |
| Seminar/MUE (longitudinal) |
| Project (longitudinal) |
| Ambulatory care (may be longitudinal) |
| Practice management (longitudinal) |
| Elective rotations |
| Ambulatory care (anticoagulation clinic, stroke bridge clinic) |
| Administration (operations, clinical leadership, local or corporate) |
| System level medication safety |
| Teaching |
| Mentor and co-precept the 4th year pharmacy students |
| Opportunities to teach at High Point University School of Pharmacy |
| Present journal articles, cases, MUE and topics when assigned to pharmacy and/or other hospital staff |
| Service leadership |
| Every other weekend staffing, alternating between first and second shift. Service includes functioning as lead pharmacist or verification pharmacist. Compensation of one weekday will be allowed for every weekend worked. |
| Service on hospital and department committees |
Program completion
Upon completion, residents will have gained the following skills:
- Management and improvement in the medication use process
- Proficient leadership and practice management skills
- Valuable and efficient patient-centered medication therapy management support on a health care team
- Effective and efficient utilization of medical informatics
- Professional development
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 |
| Support are available for the ASHP midyear meeting, Southeastern Residency Conference, and also for various CE programs. |
| Poster reimbursement |
| Support 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. |