Pharmacy Residency Programs

PGY-1 PHARMACY RESIDENCY PROGRAM

Cape Fear Valley Betsy Johnson Hospital, in conjunction with Campbell University, offers a PGY-1 pharmacy residency program that is designed to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to provide exemplary pharmaceutical care.  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.

The program offers 2 PGY1 positions with competitive salary and benefits, as well as providing travel to attend ASHP Midyear, the NCAP resident’s conference and the Southeastern Residency Conference in Athens, Georgia.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Required month long rotations are in the inpatient setting at either Cape Fear Valley Betsy Johnson Hospital (Dunn) or Cape Fear Valley Central Harnett Hospital (Lillington).

Required Rotation

• Internal Medicine (2 months)
• Administration
• Cardiology
• Infectious Diseases Critical Care
• Project (Research and Medication Use Evaluation)

Elective Rotations

  • Ambulatory Care
  •  Emergency Medicine
  •  Information Systems
  • Drug Information

Clinical Experience

The pharmacy resident will spend a majority of their time participating in rounding with interprofessional teams comprised of attending physicians, pharmacists, medical residents, medical students, PA students, and pharmacy students. The teams round at both hospitals. The pharmacy resident will be responsible for providing pharmaceutical care to patients on their respective rotation. In addition, the pharmacy resident will develop and institute new pharmacy initiatives as appropriate.

Teaching

The resident will learn the fundamentals of teaching during a teaching development series. These teaching skills will be applied during multiple courses for Doctor of Pharmacy students in didactic and case discussion sessions. The resident assists in precepting 4th year Doctor of Pharmacy students and has opportunities for providing continuing education programs for healthcare practitioners. A teaching certificate will be awarded to residents who complete the teaching development series.

Research

The resident will develop and complete a Medication Use Evaluation (MUE) and a yearlong research project. The results of the MUE will be presented at ASHP’s Midyear Clinical Meeting. The results of the research project will be presented at the Southeastern Residency Conference.

Benefits

The resident will receive a stipend of approximately $49,420.80 as well as medical and other benefits.  The resident is also appointed as a Clinical Instructor of Pharmacy Practice at Campbell University.

Qualifications

Applicants must have graduated from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy and be eligible for licensure in North Carolina. U.S. citizenship is required.

Application Process

Interested individuals should complete an application in PhORCAS by January 2. All pharmacy and graduate school transcripts should be included in the application.
The residency program is part of the ASHP Resident Matching Program. Residents should register for the match with the National Matching Service, Inc. and submit Rank Order List as directed.

Contact

Kristen Keen, PharmD

PGY1 Residency Director

800 Tilghman Drive

Dunn, NC  28334

(910) 766-7070

[email protected]