PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program
Purpose Statement
PGY1 residency programs build upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and outcomes to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals, and objectives. Residents who successfully complete PGY1 residency programs will be skilled in diverse patient care, practice management, leadership, and education, and be prepared to provide patient care, seek board certification in pharmacotherapy (i.e., BCPS), and pursue advanced education and training opportunities including postgraduate year two (PGY2) residencies.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Cabell Huntington Hospital PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program is to provide a dynamic learning environment for pharmacy residents. The residents will practice within an environment that has been created to provide a high quality, comprehensive education that prepares residents to function as effective clinical pharmacists providing patient-oriented care in a hospital environment. The residency program is designed to provide the pharmacy residents with the essential skills, experience, and background to care for a broad spectrum of patients while providing quality pharmaceutical care to the patients, and caregivers they serve.
Program Overview
Our program is a 12-month postgraduate curriculum that offers training opportunities in acute care, ambulatory care, drug information, drug use policy development, clinical services and pharmacy leadership. Residents will gain the necessary experience and develop critical thinking skills needed to move forward in the ever changing world of pharmacy practice.
The program is based on five outcome measures:
- Understanding all aspects of the medication use process in a complex health system
- Providing evidence-based, patient-centered medication therapy using an interdisciplinary approach
- Demonstrating proficiency in providing pharmaceutical care for various patient populations
- Participating in pharmacy practice leadership activities to advance the profession
- Educating patients and health care providers on effective and safe drug use
The residency program is designed to offer an individualized training plan for each resident based on their interests, goals and past experiences. Residents are required to complete core rotations in order to build a strong knowledge base and have the opportunity to select elective rotations in many fields of interest. Additional program requirements, aimed at developing a skilled and competent practitioner are also required. Required elements of the program include completing a major research project, patient education, student precepting, providing pharmacy services, and developing leadership and communication skills. Upon successful completion of the program, residents will be awarded a program certificate.
Teaching
Residents completing this residency program will be competent educators in pharmacy practice. The program provides various opportunities for one to develop effective teaching skills to pharmacy students, medical residents, pharmacists and physician groups. Required teaching presentations include two patient cases, two journal clubs, one ACPE-accredited continuing education (CE), and one grand rounds lecture with either General Surgery, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine. Informal teaching will also occur on rotations to include nursing in-services, journal clubs, topic discussions, and education to medical teams. In addition, residents will completed a teaching certificate program through Marshall University School of Pharmacy, serve as co-preceptors for pharmacy student rotations, participate in pharmacy staff development education and provide pharmacy presentations to the medical residency and nursing staff.
Scholarly Activity
Residents completing this pharmacy residency program will be competent in scholarly activities through active participation in both service/research project management and publication. Residents will complete a service or research project and prepare a manuscript suitable for publication in a biomedical journal prior to graduation. Residents will complete one medication use evaluations, which will be presented as a completed poster at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting. Residents will also take an active role in hospital administration and practice evaluation by completing order set reviews, formulary additions and deletions, drug monographs, and policy reviews.
Staffing Responsibilities
Residents are trained to independently function as a clinical staff pharmacist supporting both the pharmacotherapy consult and pharmacy practice service at Cabell Huntington Hospital. The role and responsibilities of a clinical staff pharmacist is to support all pharmaceutical services for the hospital and may include but is not limited to the following:
- Verifying and checking pharmacy orders for inpatient adult and pediatric patients
- Supporting the pharmacotherapy consult service including pharmacokinetic dosing of medication therapy
- Triaging and resolving medication problems
- Supervising and overseeing pharmacy technicians and students
- PGY1 pharmacy residents work every 3rd weekend and one four hour evening shift every 3rd week
Mentorship
All PGY1 pharmacy residents will choose a mentor from the preceptor group after having the opportunity to meet with preceptors at the beginning of their experience through planned events. The mentor of their choosing will serve as their mentor throughout the year to provide insight and guidance in both professional and personal aspects of career development. We believe this opportunity provides our residents with a well-rounded experience with means to ensure they are provided with the tools and support to flourish throughout their first year of residency.
Rotation Experiences
Required Rotations |
Elective Rotations |
Longitudinal Rotations |
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*Core Medicine |
**Advanced Core Medicine |
***Second Critical Care |
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Resident will be assigned to:
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Resident will choose from the following:
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Resident will choose from the following:
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Program Specifics
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ASHP Program Code |
#39101 |
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NMS Code |
#132113 |
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Accreditation Status |
Accredited |
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Duration/Type |
12 Months |
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Number of Positions |
2 |
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Application Deadline |
January 3, 2025 (Please note this program will participate in PhORCAS) |
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Starting Date |
June 30, 2025 |
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Estimated Stipend |
$50,000 |
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Interview Required |
Yes |
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Training Site |
Hospital |
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Owner/Affiliate |
Private |
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Model Type(s) |
Academic Teaching |
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Tax Status |
Nonprofit |
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Professional Staff |
33 Pharmacists |
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Non-Professional Staff |
38 Non-Pharmacist Staff |
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Total Beds (Licensed) |
303 total beds |
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Average Daily Census |
290 |
Benefits
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program
- ACLS and PALS certifications
- Medical insurance
- Office space and computer
- Paid time off (PTO), up to 10 days (80 hours)
- Professional travel reimbursement, up to $1,500
- Retirement plan available
- Sick leave
- Uniform stipend
Contact
Allison Fisher, PharmD, BCCCP
Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor | PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director
Cabell Huntington Hospital | 1340 Hal Greer Blvd | Huntington, WV 25701
allison.fisher@chhi.org