PGY1 Residency - IU Health Bloomington

PGY1 pharmacy residency programs build on Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD.) education and outcomes to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions. Successful candidates are eligible for board certification and for postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training.

PGY1 Program Purpose

PGY1 pharmacy residency programs build on Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD.) education and outcomes to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions. Successful candidates are eligible for board certification and for postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training.

The PGY1 Residency Program at IU Health Bloomington 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 as well as 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 Bloomington is a regional, community-based setting that serves the South Central Region of the statewide system. Pharmacy services equally focus on acute and ambulatory care.

ashp Accredited

Overview

The PGY1 Residency Program at IU Health Bloomington 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 as well as 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 Bloomington is a regional, community-based setting that serves the South Central Region of the statewide system. Pharmacy services equally focus on acute and ambulatory care.

ashp Accredited

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

  • Orientation
  • Administration
  • Adult Medicine
  • Ambulatory Care
  • Cardiology
  • Critical Care — Adult
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Stewardship
  • Required Longitudinals
    • Staffing – Every 3rd weekend (Friday PM, Saturday and Sunday days), one winter and one summer holiday, two weeks at the end of December. Inpatient operations or clinical.
    • Research, MUE, and Education Experiences
  • December rotation will be a Research and Staffing block.

Required Rotations

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

  • Orientation
  • Administration
  • Adult Medicine
  • Ambulatory Care
  • Cardiology
  • Critical Care — Adult
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Stewardship
  • Required Longitudinals
    • Staffing – Every 3rd weekend (Friday PM, Saturday and Sunday days), one winter and one summer holiday, two weeks at the end of December. Inpatient operations or clinical.
    • Research, MUE, and Education Experiences
  • December rotation will be a Research and Staffing block.
  • Adult Medicine II
  • Ambulatory Care II
  • Clinical Administration (Ambulatory Care)
  • Critical Care II
  • Emergency Medicine II
  • Infectious Disease and Antimicrobial Stewardship II
  • Medication Safety
  • Hematology/Oncology
  • Women’s Health
  • Longitudinal Clinic experiences in Ambulatory Care or Anticoagulation
  • Other elective opportunities may be coordinated based on Resident’s interests and Bloomington preceptor availability

Elective Rotations

  • Adult Medicine II
  • Ambulatory Care II
  • Clinical Administration (Ambulatory Care)
  • Critical Care II
  • Emergency Medicine II
  • Infectious Disease and Antimicrobial Stewardship II
  • Medication Safety
  • Hematology/Oncology
  • Women’s Health
  • Longitudinal Clinic experiences in Ambulatory Care or Anticoagulation
  • Other elective opportunities may be coordinated based on Resident’s interests and Bloomington preceptor availability

Residency Requirements

  • Indiana Pharmacist license within 90 days of hire
  • Successful completion of all required rotations and 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 80% of all PGY1 Residency Objectives.*
  • Residency Project includes poster presentation (typically at ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting), final formal presentation (typically at Great Lakes Pharmacy Resident Conference), and manuscript
  • CME presentation – Formal presentation directed to medical staff and other healthcare professionals
  • System-wide Medication Use Evaluation
  • Completion of PGY1 Resident Portfolio, which details the resident’s learning opportunities*
  • Indiana Pharmacy Teaching Certificate (IPTeC) Program completion

*Residency manual available upon request for additional details.

    Additional Experiences

    • Didactic teaching
    • Precepting PharmD students in a clinical setting

    Residency Completion

    Residency Requirements

    • Indiana Pharmacist license within 90 days of hire
    • Successful completion of all required rotations and 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 80% of all PGY1 Residency Objectives.*
    • Residency Project includes poster presentation (typically at ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting), final formal presentation (typically at Great Lakes Pharmacy Resident Conference), and manuscript
    • CME presentation – Formal presentation directed to medical staff and other healthcare professionals
    • System-wide Medication Use Evaluation
    • Completion of PGY1 Resident Portfolio, which details the resident’s learning opportunities*
    • Indiana Pharmacy Teaching Certificate (IPTeC) Program completion

    *Residency manual available upon request for additional details.

      Additional Experiences

      • Didactic teaching
      • Precepting PharmD students in a clinical setting
      • Competitive Salary
      • Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
      • Flexible Spending Accounts
      • Paid Time Off – Hours based on IU Health policy and PGY1 Residency Manual
      • ASHP Membership
      • Travel stipend for professional meetings including ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Great Lakes Pharmacy Resident Conference
      • Free parking
      • Personalized White Coat
      • Resident provided with their own work space and computer

      Salary & Benefits

      • Competitive Salary
      • Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
      • Flexible Spending Accounts
      • Paid Time Off – Hours based on IU Health policy and PGY1 Residency Manual
      • ASHP Membership
      • Travel stipend for professional meetings including ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Great Lakes Pharmacy Resident Conference
      • Free parking
      • Personalized White Coat
      • Resident provided with their own work space and computer

      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: January 3

      • 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
      • Residency Candidate Survey
        • Upload through Supplemental Materials section in PhORCAS

      If Selected for an Interview:

      • Personal Interview
      • Clinical Skills Assessment

      FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

      Charity McGannon, Pharm.D., BCPS
      Pharmacy Clinical Educator
      IU Health Bloomington PGY1 Residency Program Director
      Pharmacy Department
      Indiana University Health — South Central Region
      812.918.3279 | 812.918.5888 (fax)
      CMcgannon@iuhealth.org

      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: January 3

      • 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
      • Residency Candidate Survey
        • Upload through Supplemental Materials section in PhORCAS

      If Selected for an Interview:

      • Personal Interview
      • Clinical Skills Assessment

      FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

      Charity McGannon, Pharm.D., BCPS
      Pharmacy Clinical Educator
      IU Health Bloomington PGY1 Residency Program Director
      Pharmacy Department
      Indiana University Health — South Central Region
      812.918.3279 | 812.918.5888 (fax)
      CMcgannon@iuhealth.org

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