Taryn Satterwhite, Pharm.D. & Maegan Patterson, Pharm.D. PGY-1 Pharmacotherapy Residents Preparing for Residency

Resources Dr. Steven Pass Vice Chair of SOP Residency Programs Information for Students

What is a Residency? Postgraduate training program in an area of pharmacy practice Apply knowledge and skills learned in pharmacy school Exposure to different pharmacy practices Takes place in a variety of settings

Why do a Residency? Clinical pharmacist Academia Experience outside of school rotations Advantages in job market

PGY-1 Residency Post graduate year – 1 Generalized pharmacy practice Different areas of practice Adult Medicine Pediatrics Geriatrics Management/Administration Ambulatory/Primary Care Research component Staffing component

PGY-2 Residency Post graduate year – 2 Research component Staffing +/- Elective experiences based on interests More specialized training Pediatrics Critical care ID Drug information Community/Primary Care Geriatrics Family Medicine Cardiology Oncology

Pharmacotherapy Residency PGY 1 and 2 Two year commitment Second year more elective based experiences Academic institutions Precepting Lectures Research component Staffing component

Other Types of Residency Managed – Care ResidencyCommunity Residency Managing medication-use systems Delivery of patient-centered care and pharmacy operations Typically involved with drug companies or large corporations (Walgreens, CVS) Enhancing clinical services and implementing pharmacy practice programs MTM, immunizations, compounding, ambulatory clinics Rural pharmacy

How to obtain a residency? What to do NOW! GPA Volunteer work Organizational involvement Research opportunities References by preceptors Extra activities/anything to set you apart Letter of intent CV

How to obtain a residency? Clinical meeting(s) ASHP/ACCP Do your research! Application requirements, deadlines, etc… Application process (PHORCAS) System used by all accredited programs to submit applications for residency Upload CV, letter of intent, references, application $75 fee, includes 4 programs; $25 fee for each additional program Notify reference writers of all deadlines/requirements Dr. Pass’ chart

How to obtain a residency? The Match Register separately from PHORCAS Starting November 2014 Recommend before January 2015 Ranking of programs Recommend applying to 8-10 programs Interview with as many as possible; keep in mind cost Rank ONLY programs you are absolutely willing to go to Deadline for submitting ranks March 6, 2015 Match results posted on March 20, 2015

How to obtain a residency? The Scramble If not matched with any ranked programs, can elect to participate in the scramble Programs who did not match with candidates will be listed Candidates should contact potential programs requesting an interview Keep in mind cost and location variability

Board Certification Specialty certifications based on scope of practice Examples: BCPS, BCACP, CDE Requirements Examination process Completion of post graduate (residency) training Typically PGY2

A Day in the Life of a Resident Morning Experiential site Changes every 4-8 weeks Afternoon Teaching requirements Labs Case Studies Lectures Discussions/Precepting Longitudinal experiences Clinics one afternoon per week Research Extra activities Patient education lectures Projects CE lectures Depends on residency site

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