Ambulatory Care Programs are rapidly evolving within the pharmacy profession, offering pharmacists dynamic opportunities to directly impact patient care in outpatient settings. For those passionate about clinical pharmacy and eager to specialize, Postgraduate Year Two (PGY2) ambulatory care residency programs are the ideal next step. These advanced programs are designed to cultivate expert practitioners equipped to excel in diverse ambulatory care environments.
If you are a PGY1 pharmacy resident or a PharmD graduate aspiring to specialize in ambulatory care, networking and exploring PGY2 residency options is crucial. Several key events are scheduled to help you connect with leading programs and discover the perfect fit for your career aspirations. Mark your calendars for these upcoming opportunities to learn more about ambulatory care programs and PGY2 residencies:
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OSHP Residency Showcase: Saturday, November 2nd, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Greater Columbus Convention Center. This showcase provides an excellent platform to meet with program directors and current residents from various Ohio-based programs.
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SNPhA x ACCP Residency Showcase: Thursday, November 14th, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Held in conjunction with ACCP events, this virtual showcase, ACCP – 2024 SNPhA x ACCP Residency Showcase, offers a convenient way to explore programs nationwide and network virtually.
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ASHP Residency Showcase: Monday, December 9th, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Booth 4148. As part of the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, this is one of the largest residency showcases, featuring programs from across the country.
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MetroHealth In-Person Open House: Monday, December 16th, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM, MetroHealth Glick Center. For an in-depth look at a specific program, consider attending the MetroHealth Open House. Register here for the Open House. This provides a firsthand experience of the program environment and faculty.
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ASHP Virtual Residency Showcase: Wednesday, December 18th, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. If you are unable to attend in-person events, the ASHP Virtual Residency Showcase offers another opportunity to connect with programs remotely.
MetroHealth System’s PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency program is committed to developing highly skilled and autonomous ambulatory care pharmacists. Graduates of this program are envisioned as integral members of multidisciplinary healthcare teams, leveraging their comprehensive knowledge and exceptional communication skills to advance pharmacy practice. They are prepared to foster strong inter-departmental collaborations, demonstrate unwavering dedication to their healthcare organizations, and exhibit a profound commitment to the pharmacy profession.
A key strength of the MetroHealth program lies in its track record of resident career advancement. Graduates consistently secure desirable ambulatory care positions within the MetroHealth System, throughout the Cleveland area, and across the nation. This success is attributed to the mentorship of highly qualified and experienced preceptors who are dedicated to preparing residents for impactful careers in contemporary pharmacy practice.
The residency curriculum is thoughtfully structured, incorporating longitudinal rotations to facilitate the development of strong patient-pharmacist relationships through managing their own patient panels. Shorter, focused block rotations allow for exploration of specialized ambulatory care practice areas. As residents demonstrate competency and progress through the program, they gain the opportunity to become credentialed and privileged to practice under collaborative practice agreements, enhancing their autonomy and patient care responsibilities.
Explore the curriculum in detail and learn more about the application process to join the MetroHealth PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency program. Resident rotations are primarily based at MetroHealth Medical Center (Main Campus) but also extend to various MetroHealth outpatient locations, including Parma, Old Brooklyn, Broadway, Beachwood, and Bedford, offering diverse practice experiences.
The Core Purpose of PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residencies: Building upon PharmD education and PGY1 residency training, PGY2 ambulatory care programs are purposefully designed to cultivate pharmacist practitioners who possess advanced knowledge, refined skills, and expanded abilities within the specialized domain of ambulatory care. These competencies are meticulously defined by educational outcomes, goals, and objectives tailored for advanced practice areas. Successful completion of a PGY2 residency program signifies readiness for advanced patient care roles, specialized positions within the profession, and board certification in ambulatory care pharmacy, when available.
PGY2 residency programs uniquely empower residents to function with increasing independence as practitioners. They are challenged to conceptualize and synthesize their growing experience and knowledge, seamlessly integrating these elements into the provision of patient care and other advanced practice settings. Accredited PGY2 pharmacy residencies, such as the program at MetroHealth, are recognized as a pivotal step in preparing pharmacists for leadership in patient care, academia, or other specialized pharmacy roles, alongside achieving board certification in their chosen specialty.
Contact for Further Information:
Benjamin King, PharmD, BCACP
Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Specialist
PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency Program Director
[email protected]
Contact Us for general inquiries.
