UNC Health Rex PGY2 Residency in Ambulatory Care
PGY2 Pharmacy Residency Program in Ambulatory Purpose Statement
UNC Health Rex PGY2 pharmacy residency program in Ambulatory Care builds on Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education and PGY1 pharmacy residency programs to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists in a specialized area of practice. UNC Health Rex PGY2 residency in Ambulatory Care provides residents with opportunities to function independently as practitioners by conceptualizing and integrating accumulated experience and knowledge and incorporating both into the provision of patient care or other advanced practice settings. Residents who successfully complete the UNC Health Rex PGY2 pharmacy residency in Ambulatory Care are prepared for advanced patient care, academic, or other specialized positions, along with board certification in Ambulatory Care and licensure as a Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner (CPP).
There is one PGY2 in Ambulatory Care position available. The program start date is July 1.
PGY2 Program Description:
UNC Health Rex is the largest community hospital in the UNC Healthcare System. We are an accredited primary stroke and chest pain center, a Bariatric Center of Excellence, and 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. UNC Health Rex is a premier hospital for acute cardiac care and the main regional referral center. We have a full spectrum of structural heart disease procedures TAVR, Mitral clip, WATCHMAN, and state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization labs, diagnostic, and screening technology.
UNC Health Rex has pharmacists licensed as Clinical Pharmacist Practitioners stationed in ten ambulatory care clinics across the region. These pharmacists partner with North Carolina Heart & Vascular, Rex Heart Failure, and Rex Vascular Specialist providers to lead independent patient visits and collaboratively manage patient care. UNC Health Rex partnerships in the region allow for diverse teaching and learning experiences for our resident in Ambulatory Care.
The PGY2 resident in Ambulatory Care at UNC Health Rex will provide transitional and ambulatory care pharmacy services for patients in various clinical settings. The resident will lead independent visits and function as an integral member of the multidisciplinary care team.
PGY2 Program Design:
Required Rotations: (Total 9 months)
- Orientation (1 month)
- Am Care I (6 weeks)
- Am Care II (6 weeks)
- Am Care III (6 weeks)
- Am Care IV (6 weeks)
- Family Med I (1 month)
- Family Med II (1 month)
Elective Rotations: (choose 3)
- Cardio-Oncology (1 month)
- Ambulatory Oncology- CPP (1 month)
- Geriatrics (1 month)
- Population Health (1 month)
- Advanced Admin (1 month)
- Ambulatory Clinic in Specialized Population (1 month)
- Inpatient-focused Transitions of Care (1 month)
Example Rotation Schedule:
| July |
Orientation |
| August – Mid September |
AmCare I |
| Mid September – October |
AmCare II |
| November |
Elective |
| December |
Project/Admin |
| January |
Elective |
| February |
Family Med I |
| March |
Family Med II |
| April - mid May |
AmCare III |
| Mid May - June |
AmCare IV |
AmCare I: NCHV/RVS clinics with specialized focus on advanced anticoagulation management
AmCare II: NCHV clinics with specialized focus on advanced lipids + hypertension
AmCare III: NCHV/HF clinics with specialized focus on heart failure + smoking cessation
AmCare IV: NCHV clinics with focus on incorporating all disease states + independence
Longitudinal Experiences
- Patient Care
- Experience with RPD, Sarah Russell, focusing on longitudinal clinic staffing ½ day per week at NCHV Clayton with focus on shared decision making, clinical tasks, and gaining independence for preparation of future CPP practice or collaborative practice agreement
- Administration
- Experience with RPC, Kristin Bradley, focusing on quality improvement initiatives, enhancing clinic services provided by CPPs, leadership topic discussions, etc.
- Research Project
- UNC Shared Services Specialty Pharmacy
- Experience focused on specialty disease states of resident’s choosing ½ day per week at Shared Services
- Staffing- Rex Pharmacy of Raleigh
- Clinical Teaching
Staffing Experience:
- The resident will staff every 4-6th weekend in the Rex Pharmacy of Raleigh outpatient pharmacy
- The resident will aid in quality improvement projects, meds to beds program, and other pharmacy tasks
Clinical Teaching Experience:
- Serve as Primary Preceptor for at least one Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) students on ambulatory care rotation with UNC Health Rex
- The PGY2 resident in Ambulatory Care will co-precept PGY1 residents on ambulatory care rotations if available. The PGY2 resident will be the point of contact for the PGY1 resident
- The PGY2 resident in Ambulatory Care will co-precept Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) and APPE students as available.
- Teaching opportunities at school(s) of pharmacy (Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences or UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy) will be available as small and large group teaching sessions for the pharmacy practice skills lab
- An optional teaching certificate program is available through Campbell and UNC for those who have not yet completed one
- The resident will present Continuing Education on Ambulatory Care topics to interdisciplinary teams, including providers, nursing, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians. Education of patients and family members on disease states and therapy plans is offered as a core experience on multiple rotations, including family medicine.
Leadership:
The resident will select and lead initiatives for Ambulatory Care Workgroup at UNC Health Rex, be involved in quality assurance and education of pharmacy department.
Meetings:
The pharmacy resident in PGY2 Ambulatory Care will attend local pharmacy meetings (NCAP), health system meetings, and up to 2 national meetings, including ASHP Midyear. The resident may participate in recruiting events for PGY1 and PGY2 residencies and attend residency showcases as needed.
Benefits:
Leave Availability
The resident earns Paid Time Off (PTO) at the same rate as a new co-worker. PTO is earned every two 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 resident may be granted up to 10 days of education leave for the ASHP Midyear Meeting as well as another national meeting in ambulatory care specialty.
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 main hospital campus and outpatient clinics.
Reimbursement
Residents are given educational leave with pay and support travel to attend and present at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting or other clinical meetings as determined by residency leadership.
Other Benefits
- Complimentary and required Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) training
- Dedicated office space
- Monogrammed lab coats
- UNC-issued laptop
- Complimentary access to the Wake AHEC Digital Library
- Complimentary mobile access to Lexicomp and Pharmacist’s Letter
- 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
Qualifications
- Doctor of Pharmacy degree from ACPE accredited school of pharmacy, AND
- Completed ASHP-accredited PGY-1 residency in pharmacy practice or community-based pharmacy, AND
- License to practice pharmacy in the state of North Carolina as of July 1
- On-site interview
How to apply:
The application deadline is January 2, 2025. Complete applications include the following:
- An application form submitted through the PhORCAS Application Portal
- Letter of intent
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three PhORCAS Standardized Recommendations
- Pharmacy College transcripts
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:
Sarah Russell, PharmD, BCACP, CPP
Clinical Ambulatory Care Pharmacist
Director of PGY2 Pharmacy Residency in Ambulatory Care
Department of Pharmacy
UNC Health Rex
4420 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC 27607
Sarah.Russell@unchealth.unc.edu
Kristin Bradley, PharmD, BCPS, CPP
Pharmacy Manager, Ambulatory Care Services
Coordinator of PGY2 Pharmacy Residency in Ambulatory Care
Department of Pharmacy
UNC Health- Rex
4420 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC 27607
Kristin.Bradley@unchealth.unc.edu
About the site:
The new Heart & Vascular Hospital opened in March 2017. This eight-story, 306,000 square foot building will bring together UNC Health Rex's Heart and Vascular services in one location.
Every aspect of the facility was designed with the comfort of patients and their families in mind. The design is based on research, best practices and input from UNC Health Rex patients, physicians, clinicians and caregivers.
In addition, the hospital has the latest technology for patient care and procedures, as well as a state-of-the-art learning institute and demonstration kitchen. Dedicated education space will make it easier for UNC Health Rex physicians to continue providing education to other physicians throughout the world, add educational programs for patients and the community, and increase in-house training and education for staff.
- 114 Private patient rooms
- 72 Intermediate/telemetry beds
- 20 Cardiovascular intensive care beds
- 22 Acuity adaptable beds
- 8 Cardiac catheterization (cath), vascular and interventional radiology labs
- 2 Electrophysiology labs
- 2 Hybrid procedure rooms
- 10 Bed post-acute care unit (PACU)
- 4 8 Bed prep and recovery unit
- Cardiac intensive care
- Kardia Café
- Inpatient pharmacy
- Cardiology, vascular medicine and surgery, and cardiac surgery clinics
- Inpatient dialysis care
- Cardiac rehabilitation facility
