The program is tailored to the education and development of community pharmacists with advanced patient care skills. Rotations are designed to provide the resident with the skills necessary to begin successful careers in innovative community practice settings and to become leaders in the profession. The program is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).
Duration: 12 months
Number of positions: 2
Starting Date: June 27, 2022
Estimated stipend: $48,425
Interview required: Yes
PGY1 Community-Based Program Purpose
The PGY1 Community-based residency at University of Missouri Health Care builds upon the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and outcomes to develop community‐based pharmacist practitioners with diverse patient care, leadership, and education skills who are eligible to pursue advanced training opportunities including postgraduate year two (PGY2) residencies and professional certifications.
Eligibility
To qualify for the PGY1 Community-based residency program, you must:
- Be a graduate of an accredited college or school of pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree
- Be licensed or eligible for pharmacist licensure in the state of Missouri
Learning Experiences
Required Experiences
- Ambulatory Care and Academia
- Anticoagulation
- Community Care: Medication Therapy Management (MTM)
- Patient-Centered Dispensing
- Leadership
- Management
- Orientation
- Quality Improvement Project
- Research Project
- Transitions of Care
Selective Experiences (choose 2)
- Specialty Pharmacy – Inflammatory Disorders
- Specialty Pharmacy – Infectious Disease
- Specialty Pharmacy – Cystic Fibrosis
- Specialty Pharmacy – Multiple Sclerosis
How to Apply
Program Mailing Address
PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program
University of Missouri Health Care
Pharmacy Services
One Hospital Dr., DC060.00
Columbia, MO 65212
Residency positions are filled according to the rules of the National Matching Service (NMS). An interview is required.
- ASHP Code: 64047
- National Matching Service Code: 280115
Application submission is through the Pharmacy Online Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS)
The applicant must provide:
- Letter of Intent
- Curriculum Vitae
- Official pharmacy school transcript
- Three letters of recommendation
- Supplemental Application
- Submission of an application for employment via the MU Health Care website (www.muhealth.org/jobseeker) under “Find a Job” select “All Openings,” search and apply under “Pharmacy Resident”)
