Program description
The purpose of the residency program is to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions, eligible for board certification, and eligible for postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training after successfully completing the residency year.
The residency program promotes experiences with patient interaction, interdisciplinary collaboration, project management, teaching, and development of oral and written communication skills. The variety of practice settings, along with the residency activities help the resident to be well rounded and prepared to apply for positions suited to their interests.
Curriculum
| Learning experiences |
| Administration/medication safety |
| Anticoagulation management |
| Community service |
| Drug information |
| Inpatient experience |
| Medication use evaluation |
| Medication therapy management (MTM) |
| Population health management |
| Primary care |
| Project |
| Seminar |
| Service commitment (every 3rd weekend and 1 evening per week) mixture: Retail pharmacy, MTM services, population health management |
| Elective experiences |
| Academia |
| Advanced anticoagulation management |
| Advanced primary care |
| Medication assistance |
| Specialty pharmacy |
| Other opportunities |
| Teaching certificate |
| Student precepting |
| Didactic/lab discussion leader at College of Pharmacy |
| In-services, patient education, continuing education |
| Other Opportunties |
Program completion
Upon completion, residents will have gained the following skills:
- Direct patient care skills with focus on: primary care (diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia , wellness), anticoagulation, population health
- Teaching and precepting skills
- Project management and drug information
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 is available for the ASHP midyear meeting, UNC REPS Residency Conference, and may also be available 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. |