PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (Ambulatory Care)

Program description

The Novant Health PGY1 pharmacy residency program with a focus in ambulatory care is based out of Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. The program aims to produce residents who possess competencies that qualify them for clinical pharmacist positions in ambulatory or specialty care clinics and who are eiligible for postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training programs, board certification and/or other certifications related to ambulatory care, if desired.

Curriculum

*based on preceptor availability

Required learning experiences
Orientation
Acute care
Administration
Primary care (3 sites)
Virtual pharmacy service
Required longitudinal experiences
Drug information
Clinical forum
Medication safety
Research project
Medication use evaluation
Research and professional development series
Service leadership
Novant Health Home Delivery Pharmacy - 8 hrs per week throughout the year
Elective learning experiences
Academia
Cardiology
Rheumatology
Substance use disorder/opioid stewardship
Learning experiences
Other rotations may be arranged based on resident interest and preceptor availability Some travel may be required for certain elective rotations
Teaching
Teaching certificate through local schools of pharmacy
Lecture to medical students from area school of medicine
Continuing education presentation to local pharmacy group and Novant Health pharmacy
Student precepting

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
Approximately $52,000
Leave availability
15 days
Health insurance
Medical insurance provided with low monthly premium
Vision and dental insurance 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 for participation at ASHP Midyear meeting and UNC REPS meeting, and for various continuous education opportunities
Poster reimbursement
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
Note that some travel may be required for rotations

Application information

NMS code: 221913

Interested applicants should apply for consideration by using the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS). Please submit your application through this service no later than program specific deadlines as outlined below.