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PGY1 Experiences and Opportunities
 
Description

One of our administrative residency distinguishing features is the focus on clinical development. Residents who complete the PGY1 and PGY2 year will be awarded both a PGY1 certificate in pharmacy practice and a PGY2 certificate in health-system pharmacy administration. During the first year administrative residents will participate in seven clinical rotations of their choice with the other PGY1 residents. Past residents of the administrative program have successfully completed and been recognized as a  Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) following the completion of the PGY1 year. This training provides a tremendous framework to residents interested in pursuing clinical leadership and management opportunities. Residents will have flexibility in pursuing clinical experiences throughout their first and second years based on their needs and career aspirations.

Typical Day in The Life of a PGY1
  • Pre-round reviewing appropriateness of therapy, continuation of home medications, dosing adjustments based on liver and renal function, laboratory values, and other individualized patient review.
  • Meet with preceptor to discuss any pressing issues prior to rounds.
  • Round with multidisciplinary team offering recommendations for optimal medication-related outcomes. 
  • Take responsibility for your own patients through verification of physician orders
  • Follow up with tasks assigned during rounds, counsel patients on medication use, meet with preceptor to provide guidance and clarification.
  • Participate in topic discussions and other educational opportunities.
  • Participate in pharmacy department committees.
  • Attend classes online 2 nights a week

PGY2 Experiences and Opportunities

Description

The PGY2 year is dedicated to developing managers and leaders in all practices of health-system pharmacy. PGY2s will participate in departmental operations at every level. They will be afforded the opportunity leverage their clinical skills gained during the PGY1 year to be effective leaders in pharmacy practice, education, and research. Preceptors will help the resident develop their vision for the practice of pharmacy, learn about interdepartmental conflict and team-building, hiring for excellence, and many other opportunities based on the learners interests.

  Typical Day In The Life of a PGY2
  • Plan for the upcoming day with preceptors.
  • Work with other UNCH employees inside and outside of the department of pharmacy to optimize the delivery of pharmaceutical care.
  • Serve as a mentor to PGY1 and pharmacy student learners through our layered-learning model.
  • Gain insight into medication safety and the medication use system through longitudinal experiences.
  • Participate in a variety of meetings to learn about the leadership and operational challenges and opportunities in the department of pharmacy.
  • Follow- up with the preceptor on any outstanding issues and plan for the next day.

 

 

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