Program description
The purpose of the PGY2 ambulatory care pharmacy residency program at Novant Health 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 board-certification and/or other certifications related to ambulatory care.
Our program is focused on developing well-rounded general practitioners and provides a full 12 months of training. During that time, the pharmacy resident will have the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team of professionals and spend time in various outpatient clinics affiliated with Novant Health. The resident will also precept pharmacy students and/or pharmacy residents.
Curriculum
| Core Learning Experiences |
| Primary Care I |
| Primary Care II |
| Coumadin Clinic |
| Stroke Bridge Clinic |
| Rheumatology |
| Oncology |
| Population Health |
| Clinical Forum |
| Diabetes Didactic |
| Drug Information |
| Community service |
| Medication Therapy Management (MTM) – Staffing |
| Administration |
| Elective Learning Experiences |
| Opioid Stewardship (Pain Management) |
| Medication Safety |
| Lipid Clinic |
| Academia |
| Clinical Operations |
| Heart Failure – requires travel |
| Primary Care Charlotte – requires travel |
| Inpatient Electives (see other Novant Health Residency Program descriptions) |
| Other Opportunities |
| Teaching certificate |
| Student/resident precepting |
| Didactic/lab discussion leader at College of pharmacy |
| Didactic lectures to third-year medical students |
| In-services, patient education, continuing education |
Program completion
Upon completion, residents will have gained the following skills:
- Direct patient care skills with focus on primary care
- Project planning and execution skills
- Leadership and presentation skills
Benefits
| Stipend |
| $53,000 |
| Leave Availability |
| 10 days + 5 additional days for interviewing |
| Health Insurance |
Medical insurance provided with low monthly premium.
Vision and dental insurance are also available with low monthly premium
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| Child Care |
| On-site child care offered with a monthly cost (Forsyth Medical Center or Presbyterian Medical Center) |
| 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 for participation at ASHP midyear meeting and UNC Research in Education and Practice Symposium |
| Additional Items |
| Support may also be provided for posters presented at an education or professional meeting |
| Additional items |
| Office space provided with computer |
| Personalized lab coat |
| Access to online and hospital libraries |