Program description
The purpose of the Novant Health PGY1 ambulatory care focus residency program is to produce residents who possess competencies that qualify them for clinical pharmacist positions in ambulatory or specialty care clinics. The program also positions residents to be eligible for postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training programs and board certification, if desired.
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 and program experiences help the resident to be well rounded and prepared to apply for positions aligned with their interests.
Curriculum
*based on preceptor availability
| Learning experiences
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| Anticoagulation
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| Administration
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| Inpatient experience
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| Managed care/Payor metrics
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| Medication therapy management
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| Primary care and virtual primary care clinic
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| Required longitudinal rotations
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| Drug information service
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| Clinical forum
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| Medication safety
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| Research project
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| Medication use evaluation
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| Research and professional developmental series
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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 MTM Saturday shift
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| Elective rotations
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| Specialty pharmacy clinical (i.e., Rheumatology, Internal medicine)*
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| Academia
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| Heart failure clinic
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| Substance use disorder/Opioid stewardship
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| Transitional care - Telephonic management
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| Team member diabetes management
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| Learning experiences
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Other rotations may be arranged based on resident interest and preceptor availability
* Based on preceptor availability. Some travel may be required for certain elective rotations
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| Teaching
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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 from area 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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| $50,398
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| Leave availability
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| 10 days, with 5 additional professional days
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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 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 Midyear meeting and UNC REPS meeting, and for various continuous education opportunities
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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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| 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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