PGY1 Residency - IU Health Ball Memorial

PGY1 Residency Overview

The PGY1 Residency program at IU Health Ball Memorial emphasizes the development of advanced knowledge and application of pharmacotherapeutics in the provision of multi-disciplinary, quality patient care.

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.

IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital is a regional community-based hospital located in Muncie, Indiana and serving the East Central region of Indiana. Its pharmacy services include inpatient, ambulatory and emergency medicine services.

Rotations

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

• Orientation
• Adult medicine
• Ambulatory care/Anticoagulation
• Critical care
• Emergency medicine
• Infectious disease
• Medication safety
• Outpatient oncology
• Required longitudinal rotations:
  • Administration
  • Research
  • Medication use evaluation
  • Teaching certificate
  • Staffing
    • *Starting in September, every third weekend (Saturday and Sundays), four hours each week (Wednesday or Thursday), one major holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas) and one minor holiday (Labor Day or Memorial Day), one week in December and one week in Spring, inpatient operations or clinical.

Elective Rotations

Additional elective month-long rotations:

• Cardiology
• Cardiac critical care
• Advanced adult medicine
• Drug information
• Other elective opportunities may be coordinated based on resident's interests and Ball preceptor availability

Residency Completion

Residency Requirements

• Indiana Pharmacist license within 90 days of hire
• Successful completion of all required learning experiences listed above, including associated required evaluations
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification
• Earn "Achieved for Residency" (ACHR) status on at least 90% of all PGY1 Residency Objectives*
• Residency Research Project poster presentation (typically at ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting), final formal presentation (typically at Great Lakes Pharmacy Resident Conference) and manuscript
• System-wide Medication Use Evaluation
• Indiana Pharmacy Teaching Certificate (IPTeC) program completion
• Formal medical staff presentation

*Residency manual available upon request for additional details

Elective Experiences

• Didactic teaching opportunities
• Precepting Pharm.D. students in a clinical setting

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health, Dental and Vision benefits
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off – hours based on IU Heath policy and PGY1 Residency Manual
• Travel stipend for professional meetings including ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Great Lakes Pharmacy Resident Conference
• Free parking
• Personalized white coat
• Resident provided with own workspace and computer

How to Apply

Requirements:

The qualified applicant must possess a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy and must be eligible for Indiana licensure.

Deadline for PhORCAS application: Jan. 5

• Letter of intent
• Current curriculum vitae
• Three recommendations via PhORCAS
  • At least one from a clinical preceptor
  • At least one from an employer encouraged
• Official college transcripts

If selected for an interview:

• Personal Interview 
• Clinical skills assessment

For more information, contact:

Sarah Schepers, PharmD, BCPS
Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator and PGY1 Residency Program Director
Pharmacy Department
Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital
2401 W. University Avenue
Muncie, IN 47303
765.747.3033 (phone) | 765.751.2510 (fax)
sschepers@iuhealth.org

Want to know more?

In addition to the IPA Residency Showcase and ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting Residency showcase, we will be offering two virtual showcases. See below for dates and information on joining. All times listed are Eastern Standard Time (EST). Please join us to learn more about the program and ask any questions that you have!

• Tuesday, November 18, 5 - 6 pm EST: Link to Join
• Thursday, November 20, 12 - 1 pm EST: Link to Join