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Posted: 08-Nov-22
Location: Edgewood, Kentucky
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PGY1 Pharmacy Residency
The PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at St. Elizabeth Healthcare is an ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) accredited 12-month structured training program designed to develop skills and competence in providing pharmaceutical care. The PGY1 residency is composed of four major elements:
- Patient Care
- Advancing Practice and Improving Patient Care
- Leadership and Management
- Teaching, Education, and Dissemination of Knowledge
Multiple-Site Residency Program
St. Elizabeth Healthcare is proud to offer the only multiple-site residency program in the region! We currently operate six hospitals throughout Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana – Covington, Dearborn, Edgewood, Florence, Ft. Thomas and Grant. Residents participate in patient care at the Dearborn, Edgewood, Florence, and Ft. Thomas facilities, which are all within 15-30 minutes of each other. Each of these St. Elizabeth Healthcare Inpatient Pharmacies follow the same organizational policies and procedures.
The PGY1 Residency Program has a total of seven pharmacy residents. Each resident is assigned a “home-base” of Dearborn (DBN), Edgewood (EDG), Florence (FLO), or Fort Thomas (FTT). Dearborn supports one resident, Edgewood supports four residents, Fort Thomas supports one resident, and Florence supports one resident during the residency year. Residents will complete the following experiences at their home-base: Orientation, Research & Practice Advancement, Longitudinal Pharmacy Staffing, and portions of Administration. The remainder of the residency year is spent rotating through the various sites dependent upon on the rotation being completed.
Since St. Elizabeth Healthcare’s hospitals operate in two states, our program offers two unique match numbers. The first match number is assigned to the eight Kentucky-based (EDG, FLO, FTT) residency positions; the second match number is assigned to the two Indiana-based (DBN) positions. Kentucky-based residents must be licensed pharmacists in the State of Kentucky. Indiana-based residents must be licensed pharmacists in the State of Indiana and Kentucky. Candidates are encouraged to apply to both match numbers and then rank (or not rank) them according to their own personal preference of St. Elizabeth home-base.
The multiple-site residency program structure provides residents with the opportunity to become more well-rounded practitioners through experience practicing pharmacy in both academic and community hospital settings. Residents receive individualized training and attention, while learning in an environment with a variety of patient demographics and disease states.
Precepting Philosophy
Team-based precepting is an innovative learning model based on the premise of collaborative mentoring. In this model, a primary preceptor works together with several other qualified pharmacists to provide quality rotation experiences for PGY1 residents. These interactions provide opportunities for coaching and facilitating personal and professional growth for residents.
Program Structure
The structure of the residency program at St. Elizabeth is based around monthly learning experiences (rotations). Staffing experiences will occur on the weekends with residency specific activities occurring Monday through Friday. The typical resident schedule is Monday through Friday and every other weekend.
Rotations
St. Elizabeth’s PGY1 program offers a selection of diverse patient care rotations, allowing for the flexibility to pursue individual goals. During each rotation, the resident is expected to perform independently and demonstrate an increasing proficiency in pharmacy practice. The resident will develop critical thinking skills, while monitoring patient progress and medication therapy.
Required Rotations
- Orientation
- Medication Management Clinic
- Internal Medicine
- Pharmacy Administration & Drug Policy Development
- Medical Critical Care
- Cardiology
- Research & Practice Advancement
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
Required Longitudinal Rotations
- Pharmacy Staffing
- Grand Rounds
- Quality Improvement Research Project
Elective Rotations
- Oncology
- Emergency Medicine
- Cardiovascular and Surgical Critical Care
- Advanced Heart Failure
- Surgery
- Academia
- Neonatal Intensive Care/Labor & Delivery
- Advanced Neonatal Intensive Care
- Anticoagulation and Ambulatory Administration
- Advanced Drug Policy Development
- Pharmacogenomics
Elective Longitudinal Rotations
- Family Medicine (Ambulatory Care)
- Pharmacogenomics
Quality Improvement Research Project
Completion of a quality improvement research project is a required component of the residency programs. The purpose of this requirement is to introduce the resident to the principles of scientific method including the design, preparation, performance and interpretation of a medical project. The resident also gains experience in the preparation of a manuscript for publication and improves his/her public speaking skills through formal presentation.
Hospital Committee Assignments
The PGY1 Pharmacy Resident is required to serve on a hospital multidisciplinary committee as a non-voting member. The purpose of this activity is to provide the resident with the opportunity to gain experience in the decision-making process encountered with committee work as well as multi-disciplinary interactions in a setting outside of clinical practice. Residents are also required to attend at least one Pharmacy & Therapeutics / Infection Control Committee Meeting (PTIC), one Medication Management Committee meeting, and one Pharmacy Clinical Practice Council Meeting.
Teaching Certificate Program
Though not a program requirement, residents have the opportunity to participate in the Teaching Certificate Program (TCP) affiliated with the James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy (University of Cincinnati). Residents participate in formal seminars on precepting philosophy and technique, teaching experiences at the college of pharmacy and the development of a teaching portfolio program. This program will allow the resident to gain a broad understanding of issues in pharmacy education and opportunities to practice their teaching skills.
PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency
The PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency at St. Elizabeth Healthcare is an ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) accredited program. The residency is a 12-month structured training program designed to develop advanced skills and competence in providing pharmaceutical care for ambulatory patients. The PGY2 residency is composed of seven major elements:
- Patient Care
- Advancing Practice and Improving Patient Care
- Leadership and Management
- Teaching, Education, and Dissemination of Knowledge
- Treatment of Hospitalized Patients
- Specialty Pharmacy
- Medication Use Evaluations
Program Structure
The structure of the residency program at St. Elizabeth is based around longitudinal learning experiences (rotations). Staffing experiences will occur on the weekends with residency specific activities occurring Monday through Friday. The typical resident schedule is Monday through Friday and every third weekend.
Rotations
The St. Elizabeth PGY2 Ambulatory Care program offers a diverse selection of patient care rotations, allowing for the flexibility to pursue individual goals. During each longitudinal rotation, the resident is expected to perform independently and demonstrate an increasing proficiency in ambulatory pharmacy practice. The resident will develop critical thinking skills, while monitoring patient progress and medication therapy.
Longitudinal Rotations
- Family Medicine
- Primary Care
- Specialty Pharmacy and Clinic
- Population Health
- Grand Rounds
- Quality Improvement Research Project
- Inpatient Clinical Pharmacy Staffing
- Cost Management Project
Elective Longitudinal Rotations
- Academia
- Ambulatory Pharmacy Administration
- Anticoagulation Clinic
- Diabetes Management
- Pharmacogenomics
- Transitions of Care
Quality Improvement Research Project
Completion of a quality improvement research project is a required component of the residency programs. The purpose of this requirement is to introduce the resident to the principles of scientific method including the design, preparation, performance and interpretation of a medical project. The resident also gains experience in the preparation of a manuscript for publication and improves his/her public speaking skills through formal presentation.
Cost Management Project
Each PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident will conduct one assigned Cost Management Project during their residency year. All cost management projects align with the department’s strategic plan and usually assist in the development and justification of new pharmacy services.
Hospital Committee Assignments
The PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident is required to serve on an ambulatory committee as a non-voting member. The purpose of this activity is to provide the resident with the opportunity to gain experience in the decision-making process encountered with committee work as well as multi-disciplinary interactions in a setting outside of clinical practice. Residents are also required to attend at least one Specialty Pharmacy Quality Management Committee Meeting and Anticoagulation Quality Committee Meeting.
Teaching Certificate Program
Though not a program requirement, residents have the opportunity to participate in the Teaching Certificate Program (TCP) affiliated with the James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy (University of Cincinnati). Residents participate in formal seminars on precepting philosophy and technique, teaching experiences at the college of pharmacy, and the development of a teaching portfolio program. This program will allow the resident to gain a broad understanding of issues in pharmacy education and opportunities to practice their teaching skills.
PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency
The PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency at St. Elizabeth Healthcare is an ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) accredited program. The residency is a 12-month structured program designed to train individuals to practice as clinical experts in oncology pharmacy, refine independent research skills, and to lead oncology pharmacy within a community health system. The PGY2 residency is composed of seven major elements:
- Patient Care
- Advancing Practice and Improving Patient Care
- Leadership and Management
- Teaching, Education and Dissemination of Knowledge
- Oncology Investigation Drugs
- Management of Oncology Medical Emergencies
- Specialty Pharmacy
Program Structure
The structure of the residency program at St. Elizabeth Healthcare is based around multiple, two to four-week learning experiences (rotations). Staffing experiences will occur on the weekends with residency specific activities occurring Monday through Friday. The typical resident schedule is Monday through Friday and every third weekend.
Rotations
The St. Elizabeth Healthcare PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency offers a selection of diverse, specialized patient care rotations, allowing the resident to gain experience in multiple oncology settings as well as its sub-specialties. During each rotation, the resident is expected to perform independently and demonstrate an increasing proficiency in pharmacy practice. The resident will develop critical thinking skills, while monitoring patient progress and medication therapy.
Required Rotations
- Orientation
- Bone Marrow Transplantation
- Inpatient Oncology I
- Inpatient Oncology II
- Ambulatory Oncology I
- Ambulatory Oncology II
- Gynecologic Oncology and Radiation
- Rural Oncology
- Advanced Infusion
Required Longitudinal Rotations
- Physician Specialty Clinic
- Palliative Care
- Pharmacy Grand Rounds
- Pharmacy Staffing
- Quality Improvement Research Project
- Cost Management Project
- Oncology Leadership and Technology
- Investigational Drug Services
Elective Rotations
- Infectious Diseases (2 or 4 weeks)
- Nutrition (2 weeks)
- Genomics and Precision Medicine (2 or 4 weeks)
- Specialty Pharmacy (2 weeks)
Quality Improvement Research Project
Completion of a quality improvement research project is a required component of the residency programs. The purpose of this requirement is to introduce the resident to the principles of scientific method including the design, preparation, performance and interpretation of a medical project. The resident also gains experience in the preparation of a manuscript for publication and improves his/her public speaking skills through formal presentation.
Cost Management Project
The PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Resident will conduct one Mobility, Mortality and Improvement (MMI) project during their residency year. The resident will examine an oncology-specific medication event, as well as design, present and implement structures to mitigate the chance of recurrence. The purpose of this requirement is to introduce the resident to the principles of Just Culture, error reporting and improve presentation skills.
Morbidity, Mortality and Improvement (MMI) Project
The PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Resident will conduct one Mobility, Mortality and Improvement (MMI) project during their residency year. The resident will examine an oncology-specific medication event, as well as design, present and implement structures to mitigate the chance of recurrence. The purpose of this requirement is to introduce the resident to the principles of Just Culture, error reporting and improve presentation skills.
Hospital Committee Assignments
The PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Resident is required to serve on the Oncology & Infusion Services subcommittee as a non-voting member. The purpose of this activity is to provide the resident with the opportunity to gain experience in the decision-making process encountered with committee work as well as multi-disciplinary interactions in a setting outside of clinical practice.
Teaching Certificate Program
Though not a program requirement, residents have the opportunity to participate in the Teaching Certificate Program (TCP) affiliated with the James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy (University of Cincinnati). Residents participate in formal seminars on precepting philosophy and technique, teaching experiences at the college of pharmacy, and the development of a teaching portfolio program. This program will allow the resident to gain a broad understanding of issues in pharmacy education and opportunities to practice their teaching skills.
General Applicant Requirements
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Must be graduates or candidates for graduation of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited degree program (or one pursuing accreditation) or have a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Committee (FPGEC) certificate from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP).
- Must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and be eligible for licensure in Kentucky and Indiana.
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An interview is required. In-person interviews are preferred, but in extenuating circumstances a phone, web-based interview may be considered.
The St. Elizabeth Healthcare Pharmacy Residency Programs utilize PhORCAS (Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application) for all application submissions. Application Deadline: December 31st
PhORCAS Application Requirements
- Verified Transcripts
- Letter of Intent
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Three References
- Professional Photograph
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