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
*based on preceptor availability
| Learning Experiences
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| Anticoagulation (2 weeks)
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| Administration (4 weeks)
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| Inpatient experience (5 weeks)
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| Medication therapy management (2 weeks)
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| Primary Care (12 weeks total)
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| Population Health Management (4 weeks)
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| Required Longitudinal Rotations
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| Anticoagulation
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| Drug information service
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| Clinical forum
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| Research Project
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| Medication use evaluation
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| Service Leadership
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| Novant Health Specialty Pharmacies - 8 hrs per week throughout the year during the work week with once monthly after hours shift
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| Elective Rotation Options
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| Specialty pharmacy clinical (i.e., Rheumatology, Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine)*
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| Academia
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| Medication Safety
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| Opioid Stewardship
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Other rotations may be arranged based on resident interest and preceptor availability.
* Note that some travel may be required for rotations.
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| Teaching Opportunities
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| Teaching certificate through local schools of pharmacy
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| Didactic/ lab discussion leader at local school of pharmacy
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| Lecture to medical students at local school of medicine
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| Continuing education presentation to local pharmacy group and Novant Health pharmacy
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| Student precepting
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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 management
- Teaching and precepting skills
- Project management and drug information
Benefits
| Stipend
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| $48,000
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| Leave Availability
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| 10 days + 5 additional days for interviewing
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| Health Insurance
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| Medical insurance provided with low monthly premium
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| Vision and dental insurance are also available with low monthly premium
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| Child Care
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| On-site child care offered with a monthly cost (Forsyth Medical Center and Presbyterian Medical Center only)
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| Discounts
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| Employee discount program offers discounts on services and products from both local and national businesses
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| Parking
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| On-site parking provided free of charge
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| Professional Development
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| Support for participation at ashp mid-year meeting and unc research in education and practice symposium
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| Poster Reimbursement
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| Support may also be provided for posters presented at an education or professional meeting
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| Additional Items
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| Office space provided with computer
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| One personalized lab coat
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| Access to online and hospital libraries
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| Note that some travel may be required for rotations.
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