Specialty Pharmacy Administration and Leadership
PGY1 & PGY2 with MHA or MS
Program description
The two-year Specialty Pharmacy Administration and Leadership residency program at Novant Health will prepare pharmacy leaders for success in a complex and evolving healthcare environment. This residency program offers candidates the opportunity to train in a large, integrated health-system and gain knowledge, skills, and experience within a well-established, dually accredited specialty pharmacy program working with teams and leaders who are dedicated to improving the health of our communities, one person at a time. Residents will have the option of pursuing an MHA graduate program offered through Pfeiffer University or an MS graduate program offered through UNC Chapel Hill.
PGY1 curriculum
PGY1 learning opportunities follow our PGY1 Community Pharmacy program requirements.
PGY2 curriculum
| Core learning experiences |
|---|
| Orientation (2 weeks) |
| Specialty pharmacy operations leadership (site-based) |
| Specialty pharmacy operations leadership (system) |
| Specialty pharmacy clinical & hub services leadership |
| Specialty & infusion pharmacy leadership |
| Accreditation and compliance |
| Pharmacy business and PBM |
| Executive leadership |
| Service commitment (longitudinal, every 4th weekend) |
| Masters research project (longitudinal) |
| Area management (longitudinal) |
| Medication safety & quality (longitudinal) |
| Continuing Education presentation (longitudinal) |
| Elective learning experiences |
| Ambulatory leadership |
| Value & Outcomes pharmacy leadership |
| Procurement and supply chain |
| Oncology leadership |
MHA or MS Graduate Program:
| Graduate program application deadlines: Pfeiffer MHA- due post-Match Health Administration – MHA | Pfeiffer University UNC MS- due in December Residential Program - UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy |
| Courses completed online through live interactive videoconference |
Program completion
Upon completion, residents will have gained the following:
- Clinical expertise in specialty pharmacy practice
- Leadership competencies to develop a new or lead an existing specialty pharmacy program
- Completion of a Master’s Degree
- Leadership and project management experience
- Research competencies including project design, data collection, and presentation skills
Benefits
| Stipend |
|---|
| Approximately $52,000 (PGY1); $57,500 (PGY2) |
| 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 or Presbyterian Medical Center only) |
| Discounts |
| Employee discount program offers discounts on services and products from both local and national businesses |
| Parking |
| On-site parking free of charge |
| Professional development |
| Support for participation at a professional conference. Opportunities available at the discretion of the program. |
| Additional items |
| Office space provided with computer |
| Personalized lab coat |
| Access to online and hospital libraries |
Application information
NMS code: 294344
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.
Application deadline
January 2
Contact
Lisa Blanchette, PharmD, MHA
Sr. Director of Specialty, Retail, and Infusion Pharmacy Services
PGY1/PGY2/Masters Specialty Pharmacy Administration & Leadership Residency Program Director
E-mail: lmblanchette@novanthealth.org
Chelsea Hoyle, PharmD, MHA
Supervisor, Specialty Pharmacy
PGY1/PGY2/Masters Specialty Pharmacy Administration & Leadership Residency Program Coordinator
E-mail: choyle@novanthealth.org
