The mission of the residency program is to create
independent pharmacy practitioners who have the skills
necessary to practice pharmacy in a variety of practice
settings. Residents work towards this goal through the
following set of skill developments:
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Gain the skills and abilities
necessary to independently and competently optimize
pharmacotherapy outcomes in various settings.
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Develop critical thinking and
effective communication skills.
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Provide optimal
pharmacotherapy and improve patient safety as an
integral member of a multi-disciplinary team.
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Instill confidence and improve
leadership skills by expanding knowledge base and
through education of other health-care professionals
and patients.
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Promote professional
development through continued education and
self-evaluation.
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Purpose
PGY1 residency programs provide structured, advanced
educational and training experiences to develop or enhance a
pharmacist’s skills to provide pharmaceutical care to a
diverse patient population. The expectation is that
graduates of the program will be prepared to practice in
patient care positions in a health-system environment or
pursue entry into a PGY2 training program in the specialty
area of their choosing and to achieve board certification.