PGY1 Pharmacy Residency - IU Health West
Purpose
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, seek board certification in pharmacotherapy (i.e., BCPS), and pursue advanced education and training opportunities including postgraduate year two (PGY2) residencies.
IU Health West Hospital is a rapidly growing community-based hospital that serves the suburban region west of Indianapolis.
The PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program at IU Health West Hospital 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.
Overview
IU Health West Hospital is a rapidly growing community-based hospital that serves the suburban region west of Indianapolis.
The PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program at IU Health West Hospital 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.
Each PGY1 resident is required to successfully complete twelve months of residency. The resident’s rotation preferences will be considered when making and adjusting the rotation schedule.
Required rotations cover the following areas of practice:
- Orientation
- Administration
- Adult Medicine
- Adult Critical Care
- Emergency Medicine
- Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Outpatient Oncology
- Pediatrics
Longitudinal Rotations:
- Research
- Medication use evaluation
- Personal practice management/Leadership development
- Pharmacy and Therapeutics/Medication safety
- Teaching and precepting
- Weekends staffing services
Elective Rotations*
- Adult Medicine II
- Ambulatory Care
- Pharmacy Administration II
- Clinical Nocturnist (Critical Care/Emergency Medicine)
- Critical Care II
- Emergency Medicine II
- Infectious Disease and Antimicrobial Stewardship II
*Other elective opportunities may be coordinated based on Resident’s interests and preceptor availability.
Rotations
Each PGY1 resident is required to successfully complete twelve months of residency. The resident’s rotation preferences will be considered when making and adjusting the rotation schedule.
Required rotations cover the following areas of practice:
- Orientation
- Administration
- Adult Medicine
- Adult Critical Care
- Emergency Medicine
- Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Outpatient Oncology
- Pediatrics
Longitudinal Rotations:
- Research
- Medication use evaluation
- Personal practice management/Leadership development
- Pharmacy and Therapeutics/Medication safety
- Teaching and precepting
- Weekends staffing services
Elective Rotations*
- Adult Medicine II
- Ambulatory Care
- Pharmacy Administration II
- Clinical Nocturnist (Critical Care/Emergency Medicine)
- Critical Care II
- Emergency Medicine II
- Infectious Disease and Antimicrobial Stewardship II
*Other elective opportunities may be coordinated based on Resident’s interests and preceptor availability.
- Indiana Pharmacist license within 90 days of hire
- Successful completion of all required rotations
- Earn “Achieved for Residency” (ACHR) status on at least 80% of all PGY1 Residency Objectives.*
- Residency Project includes poster presentation, final formal presentation, and manuscript
- System-wide Medication Use Evaluation
- Formal medical staff presentation
- Completion of PGY1 Resident Portfolio, which details the resident’s learning opportunities*
*Residency manual available upon request for additional details.
Residency Requirements
- Indiana Pharmacist license within 90 days of hire
- Successful completion of all required rotations
- Earn “Achieved for Residency” (ACHR) status on at least 80% of all PGY1 Residency Objectives.*
- Residency Project includes poster presentation, final formal presentation, and manuscript
- System-wide Medication Use Evaluation
- Formal medical staff presentation
- Completion of PGY1 Resident Portfolio, which details the resident’s learning opportunities*
*Residency manual available upon request for additional details.
- Competitive Salary
- Paid Time Off
- Medical Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Pretax payment of health and dependent care expenses
- Travel stipend for ASHP Midyear Conference and Great Lakes Pharmacy Resident Conference
- Free Parking
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Paid Time Off
- Medical Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Pretax payment of health and dependent care expenses
- Travel stipend for ASHP Midyear Conference and Great Lakes Pharmacy Resident Conference
- Free Parking
Deadline for PhORCAS Application: Jan. 2
The qualified applicant must have the ability to possess a Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from an accredited college of pharmacy and be eligible for Indiana licensure by the start of the residency year. Additional requirements:
- 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
- Applicants may be selected for initial phone interview and/or on-site interview
For more information, contact:
W. Blake Hays, PharmD, BCCCP
Clinical Pharmacy Team Lead
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Critical Care/Emergency Medicine
Program Director, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency
Email: whays@iuhealth.org
How to Connect and How to Apply
Deadline for PhORCAS Application: Jan. 2
The qualified applicant must have the ability to possess a Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from an accredited college of pharmacy and be eligible for Indiana licensure by the start of the residency year. Additional requirements:
- 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
- Applicants may be selected for initial phone interview and/or on-site interview
For more information, contact:
W. Blake Hays, PharmD, BCCCP
Clinical Pharmacy Team Lead
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Critical Care/Emergency Medicine
Program Director, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency
Email: whays@iuhealth.org
