Program Details

Curriculum

The Pharmacy Practice Residency is a one-year postgraduate training program (PGY-1), full time, starting in July. Four positions are available. The pharmacy welcomed its first PGY-1 resident in 2018 and is accredited by ASHP.

Learning experiences are 4 to 6 weeks in length. The learning experiences provide a wide range of opportunities and are flexible to fit the needs and interests of each resident. Residents are involved in various clinical activities, including therapeutic drug monitoring, medication error reporting, attending various clinical rounds with the medical team, patient counseling, as well as monitoring drug management programs. The resident has the opportunity to attend and present at P&T meetings and participate in the Rutgers Teaching Certificate Program. The resident will also have the opportunity to interact with pharmacy students on their IPPE and APPE rotations. The staffing commitment requirement for the program is every third weekend.

Learning Experiences

Required Core Learning Experiences:

• Administration
• Ambulatory Care
• Critical Care
• Emergency Medicine
• Infectious Disease & Antimicrobial Stewardship
• Internal Medicine I

Required Longitudinal Learning Experiences:

• Medication Safety
• Evidence-Based Medicine & Research
• Professional Development
• Service Commitment

Elective Learning Experiences:

• Internal Medicine II
• Neuro Critical Care
• Pediatrics
• Rehab Medicine
• Transitions of Care

The Pharmacy team consists of about 40 pharmacists and 45 technicians. Clinical specialists, collaborative care (decentralized) pharmacists, unit-based Transitions of Care pharmacists, and clinical staff pharmacists provide comprehensive services as part of the health care team.

Pharmacy technology and automation includes EPIC, Omnicell Automatic Dispensing Cabinets and Carousels, Accu-Print by Accu-Chart, and Auto-Print Unit Dose Packaging Machine (Pak-EDGE) by Medical Packaging Inc.

Research

Residents are expected to participate and complete a research project during their training. They work closely with a research mentor to develop the project throughout the academic year. Residents are also expected to present a poster at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and a platform presentation at the Eastern States Pharmacy Residency Conference, along with additional research presentation opportunities to help hone their presentation and analytical skills. Each resident is expected to create a manuscript suitable for publication prior to the end of the academic year.

In response to past resident feedback, the program transitioned to a reverse research model (aka “flipped” research model). Residents select an IRB-approved research project so that they can focus on data collection and analysis during the first half of the residency year. This approach enables the residents to present completed research at the annual ASHP Midyear conference and promotes successful manuscript development and submission for publication in the second half of the year.

Mentorship Program

At the beginning of the year, residents are encouraged to meet all of the preceptors and select a formal mentor. Once a mentor is selected, residents have the autonomy to schedule regular meetings throughout the residency year. These meetings provide a safe and confidential space for residents to seek advice, explore career paths, and develop professional skills. Mentors can share their experiences and offer valuable perspectives on the pharmacy profession. In addition, residents can receive personalized feedback to help them identify areas for growth.

Salary and Benefits

• PGY-1 salary: $50,259
• Reimbursement for registration fees, travel, meals, hotel, and supplies for the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, Eastern States Pharmacy Residency Conference (ESPRC)
• Paid time off allowance (200 hours) and 6 holidays
• Choice of medical insurance plans
• Dental insurance
• Prescription plan
• Vision plan
• Personalized lab coat