PGY1/PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Residency
The PGY1/PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Residency Program at VCU Health System is designed to develop pharmacy leaders by providing the clinical and administrative skills necessary to lead a health-system pharmacy. Upon completion of this two-year, combined residency program, the resident will be prepared to manage processes for the provision of pharmaceutical care, justify the necessity of service modifications, self-monitor and self-direct one’s learning and performance, possess advanced knowledge of a health-system organization’s structure in relation to the provision of pharmaceutical care, and function effectively as a member of the health-system leadership team.
This residency program offers the resident the opportunity to concurrently apply for and complete the Master of Science in Health Administration degree program at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Purpose Statement
PGY1 pharmacy residency programs build on Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) 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.
PGY2 pharmacy residency programs build on Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education and PGY1 pharmacy residency programs to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists in specialized areas of practice. PGY2 residencies provide 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 an accredited PGY2 pharmacy residency are prepared for advanced patient care, academic, or other specialized positions, along with board certification, if available.
This residency program is designed to prepare residents to become successful pharmacy leaders by providing a wide array of experiences with leaders in pharmacy administration, renowned clinicians, and world class experts in research, education, and population health. Upon completion of the program, residents will be prepared to accept leadership positions in settings throughout the health care enterprise.
Qualifications
Applicants must be a Doctor of Pharmacy graduates from an ACPE-accredited school or college of pharmacy; be licensed or eligible for pharmacist licensure in Virginia; and possess requisite patient care training or experience. Pharmacy residents must acquire and maintain a valid license to practice pharmacy in Virginia. The successful applicant must possess exceptional knowledge, communication skills, and leadership qualities.
Residency Goals
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To develop skills and competency in the pharmacy practice areas of acute patient care, drug information and drug use policy development, and health-system pharmacy management (including inpatient and outpatient operations).
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To develop competency in managerial, financial, and organizational components of health-system pharmacy.
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To develop effective organizational, integrative, and analytical skills that will assist the resident in developing new and optimizing existing pharmacy services.
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To develop sufficient knowledge and expertise in pharmacy and health-system compliance with legal, regulatory, safety, and accreditation requirements.
Program Structure and Training Sites
The PGY1/PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership resident will gain a broad range of experiences within VCUHS.
The PGY1 year is comprised of required and elective rotations. The rotations are generally five weeks in duration; however, the staffing/operations rotation is longitudinal over the course of the year. The elective rotations are based on the resident's professional interests.
Required Rotations (8)
- Orientation
- Internal Medicine
- Critical Care
- Pharmacy Administration
- Drug Information and Policy
- Medication Safety (3 weeks)
- Ambulatory Care
- Teaching
- Staffing (Longitudinal)
Elective Rotations (3)
- Cardiac Surgery ICU
- General Cardiology
- Cellular Immunotherapy and Transplant
- Coronary Care ICU
- Emergency Medicine
- Adult Hematology
- Adult Infectious Diseases Consult Service
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases Consult Service
- Medical Respiratory ICU
- Neonatal ICU
- Neurology
- Neuroscience ICU
- Adult Oncology
- Pediatric Oncology
- Pediatric ICU
- General Pediatrics
- Adult Psychiatry
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Solid Organ Transplant
- Acute Care Trauma Surgery
- Surgical/Trauma ICU
The PGY2 year of the program will focus on Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership. This portion of the program is comprised of required and elective rotations. The rotations are generally five weeks in duration. The elective rotations are based on the resident’s professional interests.
Required Rotations (7 generally 5 week blocks and 10 LONGITUDINAL)
Block Rotations
- PGY2 - Orientation
- PGY2 - Inpatient Operations I
- PGY2 - Supply Chain and Inventory Management
- PGY2 - Medication Safety Rotation (LONGITUDINAL or Block)
- PGY2 - Pharmacy Informatics (LONGITUDINAL or Block)
- PGY2 - Clinical Services Management
- PGY2 - Health-System Management
- PGY2 - Infusion Pharmacy Operations
- PGY2 - Executive Health-System Administration (3 weeks)
Longitudinal Rotations
- PGY2 - Annual Advisor/Development (LONGITUDINAL)
- PGY2 - Finance (LONGITUDINAL)
- PGY2 - Human Resources (LONGITUDINAL)
- PGY2 - Leadership (LONGITUDINAL)
- PGY2 - Manager On Call (LONGITUDINAL)
- PGY2 - Presentations
- PGY2 - Research (LONGITUDINAL)
- PGY2 - Staffing (LONGITUDINAL)
- PGY2 - Supervisory/Assistant Manager Experience (LONGITUDINAL)
- PGY2 - VCU Health System Committee (LONGITUDINAL)
Elective Rotations (2 generally 5 week blocks)
- PGY1/PGY2 - Teaching Experience (APPE or Activities-Based)
- PGY2 - 340B Apexus Operations (if accepted based on application)
- PGY2 - Academic Leadership (LONGITUDINAL)
- PGY2 - Advanced Ambulatory Operations
- PGY2 - MSHA Strategic Plan Project (HADE 648)
- PGY2 - Inpatient Operations II
- PGY2 - Investigational Drug Service
- PGY2 - Pharmacy Informatics/ Data Analytics
- PGY2 - Specialty Pharmacy Operations
- Other rotation options, such as advanced versions of required PGY1 or PGY2 rotations, may be available depending on the resident’s interest
Residency Responsibilities
The residency program complements and enhances the background and career goals of the candidate. In general, the resident’s responsibilities are:
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Patient care: The resident will directly provide pharmaceutical care to the patient and assist members of the health care team.
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Management of medication use systems: The resident will work on various projects and quality improvement initiatives during their experiential training.
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Development of communication and decision-making skills: The resident will participate in and may serve on various committees; implement services or programs in the health-system; participate in administrative on-call (during the PGY 2 year); and apply the principles of human resource management.
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Research and Quality Improvement: The resident will be responsible for the development and successful completion of a major project during each year of the two-year residency program.
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Teaching: The resident is given an academic faculty appointment as a Clinical Instructor in the VCU School of Pharmacy and have opportunities to provide didactic instruction (e.g., lectures, team-based learning sessions, case conferences) and experiential training (e.g., APPEs) for Doctor of Pharmacy students from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy. Residents may participate in an elective teaching and learning certificate program.
Program Leadership
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Director, Department of Pharmacy Services |
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Assistant Program Director, HSPAL Natalie Nguyen, PharmD, MSHA Director, Medication Safety, Regulatory and Compliance PharmD, VCU School of Pharmacy MSHA, VCU College of Health Professions, VCU Health Residency in PGY1/PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership, VCU Health |
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Coordinator, Pharmacy Residency Programs |
Accreditation
This program is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and participates in the ASHP/NMS PGY1/2 Matching Program and PhORCAS. For details, visit the ASHP PhORCAS website.
Recruitment
Visit our Application and Recruitment page for more information on our virtual sessions and ASHP showcase and Personal Placement Service participation.
Number of Positions
1
Salary and Benefits
The salary for PGY1 pharmacy residents at VCU Health System is $58,000.
The salary for PGY2 pharmacy residents at VCU Health System is $60,000.
Duration of Appointment
The pharmacy resident's contract at VCU Health System will begin on July 1 of the program year. The pharmacy residency will be completed on June 30 of the subsequent year.
Leave and Benefits
Two weeks (10 days) of paid vacation or personal leave are granted. Additionally, 9 days of paid holiday leave and 5 days of paid sick leave are provided. Residents also receive 2 days of family/self-care leave and 10 days for educational or professional leave.
Health Benefits
The VCU Health System provides a health insurance policy, including outpatient physician visits, lab tests, and optional dental, vision, and family coverage.
Liability Insurance
VCU Health System provides professional liability (malpractice) insurance for each pharmacy resident. The policy covers professional service within the institution.
Moonlighting
Residents may pursue additional paid staffing within VCU Health System upon program director approval, not exceeding 16 hours weekly.
Office Space and Resources
Office space and remote access to patient and drug information are provided for residents.
Health and Recreation Facilities
Residents have access to VCU recreational facilities at a reduced membership fee.
Parking
Parking and health-system shuttles are available on the VCU Medical Center campus at no cost.