PGY1 Community-Based Residency

PGY1 residency programs build upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and outcomes to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals, and objectives. 

Residents who successfully complete PGY1 residency programs will be skilled in diverse patient care, practice management, leadership, and education, and be prepared to provide patient care and pursue advanced education and training opportunities including postgraduate year two (PGY2) residencies.

IU Health Candidate PGY1 Community Based Pharmacy Residency Program emphasizes the development of advanced knowledge and application of pharmacotherapeutics in outpatient and ambulatory care settings. This program cultivates the skills of practice management and education and the professional attitudes of self-evaluation, self-improvement, and accountability. The successful resident will demonstrate a desire to learn, sincere interest in the profession, and dedication to achieving all outcomes of the residency.

The ASHP accreditation standard provides criteria that every program must meet in order to receive and maintain accreditation. Although the standard requires experiences in certain core areas, there is room for concentration in a practice area and for additional experiences. Our program includes developing a core skill set in understanding third party payers and their impact on implementing care plans. In addition, focus will be placed on project based research and team functioning, presentation development and delivery, and direct patient interaction.

Overview

IU Health Candidate PGY1 Community Based Pharmacy Residency Program emphasizes the development of advanced knowledge and application of pharmacotherapeutics in outpatient and ambulatory care settings. This program cultivates the skills of practice management and education and the professional attitudes of self-evaluation, self-improvement, and accountability. The successful resident will demonstrate a desire to learn, sincere interest in the profession, and dedication to achieving all outcomes of the residency.

The ASHP accreditation standard provides criteria that every program must meet in order to receive and maintain accreditation. Although the standard requires experiences in certain core areas, there is room for concentration in a practice area and for additional experiences. Our program includes developing a core skill set in understanding third party payers and their impact on implementing care plans. In addition, focus will be placed on project based research and team functioning, presentation development and delivery, and direct patient interaction.

Each PGY1 Pharmacy resident is required to successfully complete twelve rotations. The resident’s rotation preferences will be considered when making and adjusting the rotation schedule. Rotations are required to cover the following core areas of practice:

  • Ambulatory Care 
  • Access and Affordability
  • Generalist Specialty
  • Internal Medicine 
  • Orientation
  • Specialty Pharmacy Administration
  • Three Outpatient Specialty Operations Clinical Rotations (see rotation list below)

Outpatient Specialty Operations Clinical Rotations

  • Outpatient Hepatology
  • Outpatient HIV*
  • Outpatient Inflammatory Conditions
  • Outpatient Transplant*
  • Other options may be developed based on resident interest and preceptor availability

Elective Rotations

  • Informatics
  • Outpatient Pediatric Pulmonary
  • Specialty Pharmacy Business Development
  • Elective learning experiences may be developed based on resident and preceptor availability

Longitudinal Residency Components

  • Community Based Practice
  • Longitudinal Leadership
  • Medication Safety
  • Operations Staffing (Health System Based Retail Pharmacy)
  • Research
  • Grand Rounds

Rotations

Each PGY1 Pharmacy resident is required to successfully complete twelve rotations. The resident’s rotation preferences will be considered when making and adjusting the rotation schedule. Rotations are required to cover the following core areas of practice:

  • Ambulatory Care 
  • Access and Affordability
  • Generalist Specialty
  • Internal Medicine 
  • Orientation
  • Specialty Pharmacy Administration
  • Three Outpatient Specialty Operations Clinical Rotations (see rotation list below)

Outpatient Specialty Operations Clinical Rotations

  • Outpatient Hepatology
  • Outpatient HIV*
  • Outpatient Inflammatory Conditions
  • Outpatient Transplant*
  • Other options may be developed based on resident interest and preceptor availability

Elective Rotations

  • Informatics
  • Outpatient Pediatric Pulmonary
  • Specialty Pharmacy Business Development
  • Elective learning experiences may be developed based on resident and preceptor availability

Longitudinal Residency Components

  • Community Based Practice
  • Longitudinal Leadership
  • Medication Safety
  • Operations Staffing (Health System Based Retail Pharmacy)
  • Research
  • Grand Rounds
  • Earn an “ACHR” status on 80% of PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Objectives
  • Successfully create or update a treatment protocol (CDTM)
  • Successfully complete a Residency Project Manuscript
  • Successfully complete a platform presentation at the Great Lakes Pharmacy Resident Conference
  • Successfully develop and present a Business Plan for a new or enhanced service
  • Successfully complete a Grand Rounds presentation
  • Complete 52 weeks of residency
  • Successfully complete one rotation in all required areas
  • Create and deliver at least one in service presentation and one clinical compendium presentation
  • Successfully complete a minor QI project

Residency Completion

  • Earn an “ACHR” status on 80% of PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Objectives
  • Successfully create or update a treatment protocol (CDTM)
  • Successfully complete a Residency Project Manuscript
  • Successfully complete a platform presentation at the Great Lakes Pharmacy Resident Conference
  • Successfully develop and present a Business Plan for a new or enhanced service
  • Successfully complete a Grand Rounds presentation
  • Complete 52 weeks of residency
  • Successfully complete one rotation in all required areas
  • Create and deliver at least one in service presentation and one clinical compendium presentation
  • Successfully complete a minor QI project
  • Competitive Salary of $54,545.60
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts—Pretax payment of health and dependent care expenses
  • Paid Time Off—16 days
  • Paid days away from the program
    • 16 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • 10 Professional Development days
    • 3 interview days
  • $2,000 travel stipend for professional meeting of resident's choice per year
  • Expenses paid for Great Lakes Pharmacy Resident Conference
  • Free surface lot parking (garage parking available for a fee)

Salary & Benefits

  • Competitive Salary of $54,545.60
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts—Pretax payment of health and dependent care expenses
  • Paid Time Off—16 days
  • Paid days away from the program
    • 16 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • 10 Professional Development days
    • 3 interview days
  • $2,000 travel stipend for professional meeting of resident's choice per year
  • Expenses paid for Great Lakes Pharmacy Resident Conference
  • Free surface lot parking (garage parking available for a fee)

Application Requirements:

The qualified applicant must:

  • Have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited ACPE program or possess FPGEC® Certification from NABP
  • Be eligible for licensure in Indiana
  • Be eligible to work in the US throughout the duration of the residency year.
    • *We are unable to sponsor international students/graduates at this time

Deadline for PhORCAS Application: Jan. 2

  • Current Curriculum Vitae
  • Three Recommendations Via PhORCAS
    • Focused on the candidate's professionalism, work ethic, and ability to practice pharmacy
    • Preferred sources include clinical preceptors and employers
  • Official College Transcripts

    For more information, contact:

    Mary Komandt, PharmD, MBA
    Specialty Pharmacy Operations Manager
    Program Director, PGY1 Community-Based Residency
    317.963.8932 (phone)
    mkomandt@iuhealth.org     (email)

    How to Connect and How to Apply

    Application Requirements:

    The qualified applicant must:

    • Have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited ACPE program or possess FPGEC® Certification from NABP
    • Be eligible for licensure in Indiana
    • Be eligible to work in the US throughout the duration of the residency year.
      • *We are unable to sponsor international students/graduates at this time

    Deadline for PhORCAS Application: Jan. 2

    • Current Curriculum Vitae
    • Three Recommendations Via PhORCAS
      • Focused on the candidate's professionalism, work ethic, and ability to practice pharmacy
      • Preferred sources include clinical preceptors and employers
    • Official College Transcripts

      For more information, contact:

      Mary Komandt, PharmD, MBA
      Specialty Pharmacy Operations Manager
      Program Director, PGY1 Community-Based Residency
      317.963.8932 (phone)
      mkomandt@iuhealth.org       (email)