PGY1 - Pharmacy Residency
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Purpose Statement
PGY1 pharmacy residency programs build on pharmacy education and outcomes to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions, eligible for board certification, and eligible for postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training.
The UNC Health Rex PGY1 Pharmacy Residency will provide postgraduate pharmacists an accelerated learning opportunity in inpatient and ambulatory pharmacy operations, clinical competency development, clinical research, and leadership development.
At the end of the residency year, graduates of the UNC Health Rex PGY1 Pharmacy residency program are prepared to begin practicing as clinical pharmacists in the institutional practice setting or to enter a PGY2 residency or fellowship in their desired specialty.
PGY1 Program Description
UNC Health Rex is the largest community hospital in the UNC Health system. We are an accredited primary stroke and chest pain center, and a Bariatric Center of Excellence as well as a comprehensive community Cancer Center. We are the only hospital in Wake County to earn an above average rating for heart attack survival and the only hospital in the Triangle region to earn a 5-star rating from the Centers of Medicare Services. Additionally, we are the only hospital in North Carolina to receive straight “A” grades for patient safety by the Leapfrog Group since 2012. UNC Health Rex specializes in oncology, critical care, cardiology, and surgical services. The pharmacy department has been recognized by ASHP in the Pharmacy Practice Model Initiative (PPMI) and as a finalist of the 2009 Award for Excellence in Medication-Use Safety.
PGY1 Accreditation
The PGY1 Residency Program has been accredited by ASHP since 2013.
PGY1 Program Design
Required Rotations (1 month except orientation):
- Orientation (6 weeks)
- 1 week general hospital orientation, clinical orientation, and clinical computer orientation
- 5 weeks pharmacy orientation
- Administration
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Cardiology
- Emergency Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- MSICU
- Oncology
- Research
Elective Rotations (choice of 3):
- Ambulatory Care-Cardiology
- Ambulatory Clinical Oncology
- CICU
- CSICU
- Clinical Administration
- Inpatient Oncology
- Neonatal ICU
- Nephrology
- Neuro ICU
- Specialty Pharmacy
- Transitions of Care
Required Longitudinal Activities
- Chief Resident (each PGY1 resident serves for 3 months of the residency year)
- Code Blue response
- Drug Information
- Formal Drug Information responses, Pharmacy & Therapeutics participation, Medication Safety
- Medication Use Evaluation
- Research
- Staffing
- Teaching
Required Teaching Experiences
- Serve as primary preceptor for 1 to 2 pharmacy students
- Complete the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Teaching & Learning Certificate Program
- Serve as a TA for the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
- Create and present two CE lectures given to the entire UNC Health System and others that register for the event
- Additional teaching opportunities may include didactic lecturing, in-services, and departmental presentations
Research
- Create and lead an individual Research Advisory Committee
- Complete and present a residency research poster to peers at the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) Midyear Clinical Meeting/Vizient Meeting and a platform presentation at a regional pharmacy conference
- Prepare a manuscript suitable for publication
Benefits
The PGY1 Resident receives a $47,500 stipend paid by UNC Health Rex Hospital.
Leave Availability
The resident earns Paid Time Off (PTO) at the same rate as a new co-worker. PTO is earned every 2 weeks, coinciding with pay periods. If time off from the residency is taken for any reason except funeral leave, (holiday, vacation, absence), PTO will be used.
The ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting is normally held in December from a Sunday through Thursday in the first two weeks of December. The resident may be granted up to 5 days of education leave for the Midyear Meeting.
Health Insurance
Residents are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Account, 403(b), 529 Plan, Life Insurance, Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, EAP, as well as a travel stipend for meetings.
Parking
Onsite complimentary parking is available on the hospital campus.
Reimbursement
Residents are given educational leave with pay and support travel to attend and present at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, a regional pharmacy conference, and regional residency recruiting events.
Other Benefits
- Complimentary and required Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) training
- Dedicated office space
- Monogrammed lab coats
- Vocera wireless phones
- UNC-issued laptop
- Complimentary access to the Wake AHEC Digital Library
- Complimentary mobile access to Lexicomp
- Opportunities to participate in select Learning and Organizational Effectiveness classes
- Discounted access to our comprehensive UNC Health Rex Wellness Centers
- Discounted meals from our award winning chefs!
- Merchandise discounts at select retailers
- Uniform/Scrub reimbursement
- Free CE credit opportunities
Staffing
- Residents are required to staff the pharmacy every fourth weekend (8 hour shifts on Saturday and Sunday), and one weekday evening each week in addition to their rotation hours. The weekend of ASHP Midyear may be excluded from this requirement in order to permit attendance at the ASHP Midyear meeting
- Residents will be expected to staff 2 holidays as defined in the UNC Health Rex Pharmacy Policies and Procedures, based on department needs.
Meetings/travel
Residents will receive professional leave and financial support to attend:
- Local pharmacy meeting (NCAP)
- ASHP Midyear/Vizient meeting
- Regional pharmacy residency conference
- Various residency showcases/recruiting events
How to Apply
- The application deadline is to January 2, 2024
- The program start date is June 2024
- Letter of Intent
- Limit to one page
- In addition to describing your motivations for doing a residency, clinical interests, etc., please speak specifically to your interest in residency training at a community hospital and the advantages it offers compared to other settings
All applicants much be registered with the National Matching Service. Employment application will be required after match results are posted.
Diversity Statement
The UNC Health System and the UNC School of Medicine are committed to valuing all people throughout our organization, regardless of background, lifestyle, and culture. A diverse and inclusive work environment for staff and culturally appropriate care for our patients, are essential to fulfilling our UNC Health vision of improving the health of all North Carolinians.
See here for further information about DEI efforts at UNC Health.
Contact Information for PGY1 Program:
Carson Hart, PharmD, MS, BCPS
Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services
PGY1 Residency Program Director
Carson.Hart@unchealth.unc.edu
Ginger Barrick, PharmD, BCPS, MSCR
Clinical Coordinator, Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Services
PGY1 Residency Program Coordinator
Ginger.Barrick@unchealth.unc.edu
Steven Skovran, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist, Emergency Medicine
PGY1 Residency Program Coordinator
Steven.Skovran@unchealth.unc.edu
UNC Health Rex
Department of Pharmacy
4420 Lake Boone Trail
Raleigh, NC 27607
