PGY1 Pharmacy Residency

 

Schedules are based on resident preference, elective choices, career goals and preceptor availability. The initial schedule is set during orientation and evaluated quarterly based on the resident's customized plan. The program complies with the ASHP Accreditation Standards for PGY1 Pharmacy Residencies and the ASHP duty-hour requirements.

Each resident can select an advisor who guides and mentors the resident throughout the year.

Residents are required to work every other weekend. In addition, residents are required to work one major and one minor holiday. During this time, the residents will become proficient in our hybrid clinical staffing model.

Required Areas of Training

Our four- to five-week rotations include:

Longitudinal Experiences

Residents are exposed to these longitudinal experiences throughout the duration of the residency:

Code Blue

The PGY1 residents rotate in one-week cycles, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents are accompanied by the primary preceptor and PGY2 in critical care during all code situations. Residents' primary responsibilities include preparing crash cart medications and overall assistance throughout the code.

Drug Information

The PGY1 residents rotate in one-week cycles through this 24/7 service. Residents respond to drug information inquirers from the pharmacy staff and evaluate non-formulary requests from management. No overnight staffing is required.

Teaching Certification

Teaching certification is offered in conjunction with the University of North Texas College of Pharmacy. Residents also have the opportunity to precept students during their rotations.  A formal seminar is given to system pharmacists.

Electives

Elective rotations are tailored to each individual resident's needs and desires. Our four-week elective opportunities may include:

Our residents attend ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists (TSHP) Annual Seminar to present their research.

Our department provides support services for clinical research involving investigational drugs. Our pharmacists, in conjunction with the Institutional Review Board, help to assure that policies and procedures for the safe use of these drugs are established and followed.

Major areas of research include:

Here is a selection of the benefits we provide. You can find a more complete list in the "Working Here" section at the bottom of this page:

• Paid Time Off: 15 days
• Free parking, discounted bus passes available and a DART rail station on campus
• Professional leave: Residents will be allowed professional leave and travel expenses for attendance at professional seminars and meetings such as the ASHP Clinical Mid-Year Meeting, the Spring Residency Leadership Conference and the Texas Society of Health System Pharmacists Annual Meeting
• Dedicated office and computer
• Access to Baylor Health Sciences Library and electronic references