Ambulatory Care Programs stand as pivotal components within the healthcare system, dedicated to providing comprehensive medical services to patients outside of traditional hospital settings. These programs are meticulously designed to cater to individuals with a wide spectrum of medical needs, ranging from routine check-ups and preventive care to the management of chronic conditions and specialized treatments. For pharmacists seeking to advance their careers and specialize in patient-centered care, an ambulatory care program offers an exceptional pathway to hone their expertise and expand their impact on patient health outcomes.
A PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency program builds upon the foundational Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and the initial PGY1 pharmacy residency training. This advanced program is structured to cultivate pharmacist practitioners who possess in-depth knowledge, refined skills, and robust abilities essential for excelling in advanced practice areas. These competencies are carefully defined within educational frameworks that emphasize specific goals and objectives tailored for advanced practice settings. Residents who successfully navigate and complete a PGY2 residency program are exceptionally well-prepared for advanced patient care roles, specialized positions within the pharmacy field, and board certification in their chosen advanced practice area, when available.
The Eskenazi Health PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency program is meticulously crafted to equip residents with the skills necessary to expertly manage patients across diverse ambulatory care settings while simultaneously fostering effective leadership capabilities. The overarching objective of this program is to deepen residents’ understanding of pharmacotherapy, pharmacokinetics, drug utilization principles, and the pathophysiology of diseases commonly encountered in ambulatory care. Residents learn to apply this knowledge as integral members of interdisciplinary healthcare teams, ensuring collaborative and patient-focused care.
The program provides varied teaching experiences to prepare residents as educators. These experiences are designed to engage learners from diverse backgrounds, including students and medical professionals at all stages of their training. Through didactic lectures, hands-on lab facilitation, engaging case-based classroom teaching, informative in-service presentations, preceptorship opportunities, and a comprehensive teaching certificate program, residents develop well-rounded teaching skills.
Upon successful completion of the PGY2 residency program, graduates will be equipped to function as specialists in ambulatory care pharmacotherapy. This specialization is evidenced by their ability to achieve the following key outcomes:
- Deliver comprehensive medication management services to ambulatory care patients, adhering to a consistent and patient-centered care process.
- Design and implement impactful programs that contribute significantly to public health initiatives and effective population management strategies.
- Lead the development, revision, and seamless implementation of innovative proposals pertinent to enhancing ambulatory care settings.
- Demonstrate proficiency in conducting and completing rigorous research projects, contributing to the evidence base of ambulatory care pharmacy practice.
- Exhibit strong leadership skills in diverse professional interactions and healthcare settings.
- Apply effective management skills in both the direct provision of care for ambulatory care patients and in the efficient operation of ambulatory care pharmacy services.
- Showcase excellence in delivering effective medication education and practice-related training to patients and healthcare professionals.
- Skillfully employ appropriate preceptor roles when educating students, pharmacy technicians, and fellow healthcare professionals within ambulatory care environments.
Early Commitment: For prospective residents interested in the Eskenazi Health PGY2 ambulatory care program, it’s important to note the program’s policy on early commitment. Eskenazi Health will communicate decisions regarding early commitment to internal residents, indicating whether early commitment options are available for a given year. It is crucial to understand that pursuing early commitment does not guarantee an offer. Internal PGY1 residents are eligible to apply for early commitment to only one PGY2 program within Eskenazi Health, ensuring a focused and considered approach to advanced residency selection.
We encourage interested individuals to explore further details about our program through upcoming informational events designed to provide comprehensive insights.
This PGY2 Pharmacy Residency at Eskenazi Health in Indianapolis, IN, holds accreditation from ASHP.
