PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (FMC)
Program description
At Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, the focus of our acute care PGY1 pharmacy residency program is to develop clinical pharmacists who can provide optimal patient care and improve patient outcomes. Upon graduation the resident should be able to exhibit professional leadership skills, and function as a competent practitioner prepared to work in a variety of pharmacy practice areas and roles. The residency program provides a strong clinical foundation, while allowing flexibility to meet the needs and interests of individual residents. The program goals, objectives, and evaluation processes are established in accordance with ASHP standards.
Curriculum
| Required rotations |
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| Orientation |
| Infectious diseases |
| Practice Management (Administration and IV room operations) |
At least two of the following (internal medicine):
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At least one of the following (critical care):
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| Required longitudinal rotations |
| Seminar and Continuing Education |
| Research project and Medication use evaluation |
| Research and professional development series |
| Leapfrog medication reconciliation audit |
| Drug monograph/Drug class review |
| Service leadership |
| Medication safety |
| Elective rotations |
| Ambulatory Care (stroke bridge clinic, anticoagulation clinic) |
| Investigational drug services |
| Neonatal intensive care (requires Critical Care prerequisite) |
| Automation and Informatics |
| Pediatrics |
| Specialty pharmacy |
| Teaching |
| Optional teaching certificate (Campbell University or High Point University) |
| Formal lecture and laboratory facilitation opportunities at High Point University |
| Opportunities to teach didactic lectures to Campbell University medical students |
| Mentor and co-precept 4th year pharmacy students |
| Service leadership |
| Every third weekend staffing, alternating between first and second shift serving as a clinical verification pharmacist. Residents will staff one evening (4-8pm) each week, performing discharge counseling throughout the hospital. One comp day will be provided for each weekend worked. |
| Service on hospital and department committees |
Program completion
Upon completion, residents will have gained the following skills:
- An understanding of improvement in the medication use process
- Proficient leadership and practice management skills
- Valuable and efficient patient-centered medication therapy management skills
- Contribution to interdisciplinary teams
- Professional development
Benefits
| Stipend |
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| 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 childcare 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 available for the ASHP Midyear meeting, UNC REPS meeting, and for various continuing education opportunities |
| Poster reimbursement |
| Support may also be provided for posters presented to an education or professional meeting |
| Additional items |
| Office space with laptop computer and docking station provided |
| Personalized lab coat |
| Access to online and hospital libraries |
| Lexi-Comp subscription |
Application information
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.
NMS code: 182113
Application deadline
January 2
Contact
Katherine Sims, PharmD, MS, BCPS
PGY1 Residency Program Director
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
E-mail: kcsims@novanthealth.org
Abby Harris, PharmD, BCCCP, CPP
