The PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency is a 12-month program that provides specialized training in ambulatory care. The longitudinal practice site for the program is the Turley Family Health Center. Our program is integrated with the USF-MPM Family Medicine Residency and is designed for residents to interact with other healthcare providers in the setting of a Patient-Centered Medical Home. We have a broad primary care population, including pediatrics and geriatrics. We strive to improve patient outcomes by promoting collaboration and interprofessional education.

The PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Program

PGY2 pharmacy residency programs are built on Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education and PGY1 pharmacy residency programs to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists in specialized areas of practice. PGY2 residencies provide residents with opportunities to function independently as practitioners by conceptualizing and integrating accumulated experience and knowledge and incorporating both into the provision of patient care or other advanced practice settings. Residents who successfully complete an accredited PGY2 pharmacy residency are prepared for advanced patient care, academic, or other specialized positions, along with board certification.

Program Summary:

The Turley Family Health Center emphasizes a team-based approach in preventive care and advanced medication management for acute and chronic health conditions encountered in the ambulatory setting. Direct patient care is the foundation of this program. Working with providers in the clinic occurs throughout the year. Additionally, our pharmacy clinic operates with collaborative practice agreements for management of chronic health conditions, including:

  • Anticoagulation
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hypertension
  • Asthma
  • COPD
  • Tobacco dependence
  • Obesity

Secondary practice sites provide experience in other important areas of ambulatory pharmacy. The longitudinal experience is integrated with a block schedule, including:

  • Ambulatory Pharmacy Management
  • Population Health Pharmacy
  • Transitions of Care
  • Pharmacy Specialty Clinic
  • Medication Assistance Program
  • Geriatrics

Other longitudinal experiences include:

  • Staffing for medication refill assessment and authorization
  • Teaching other healthcare professionals and pharmacy students
  • Project management including presentations, development of a formal business plan, and major research project.
  • Leadership development through participation in departmental meetings, workgroups, and committee meetings.

Elective rotations may include:

  • Advanced rotations
  • Behavioral Health
  • Hematology/Oncology
  • MTM/HIV Specialty Clinic
  • Weight Management

Program Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Medical plan with prescription drug coverage
  • Dental and vision plans
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Opportunity to contribute pre-tax dollars to a 401 (k) plan.
  • Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, accidental death and dismemberment coverage
  • Professional travel reimbursement
  • Team member discounts on a variety of events, programs, and tickets to area attractions

Requirements:

  • Participation in, or completion of, an ASHP accredited or ASHP candidate status PGY1 pharmacy residency.
  • Graduate from Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited degree program or one in process of pursuing accreditation.
  • Ability to be fully licensed as a pharmacist in Florida within 90 days of beginning residency.
  • Online application through PhORCAS for applicants participating in the Match.
    • Letter of intent
    • Current curriculum vitae
    • Three letters of recommendation
    • Official transcripts from all colleges of pharmacy attended.
  • The applicant must participate in an interview.

Application Process:
Residency candidates should submit all requirements for acceptance through the PhORCAS website. Once submitted, applications will be reviewed, and candidates will be selected for interviews. After interviews are completed, a rank list will be submitted to ASHP via the National Matching Service. The ASHP Resident Matching Program will provide the program with the matched candidates.

Deadlines:
PhORCAS application deadline:  January 10

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Program Leader

Ashley Runyon, PharmD, BCACP
Dr. Runyon received her PharmD degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy in 2019. She subsequently completed a PGY1 at the Turley Family Health Center and Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater. She joined BayCare’s Ambulatory Pharmacy Department as a Transitions of Care Clinical Pharmacist in 2020 and then joined the USF Morton Plant Mease Family Medicine Residency Program and Turley Family Health Center in 2024. She has been the Pharmacy Residency Program Director since 2024.

 

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(727) 467-2512
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Amy Smith
PGY2 (Amb Care) - Turley Family Medical Center

Why did I choose to complete a PGY2 residency?
I chose to complete a PGY2 residency in ambulatory care because I am looking to grow my confidence in clinical decision making and have further experience to prepare me for independent practice. I really value the feedback and training I gained from preceptors throughout my PGY1 experience and look forward to working with more pharmacists to diversify my practice skills. I am also interested in future leadership, teaching, and precepting roles and feel that the opportunities offered in a PGY2 will help prepare me for these positions. I had the opportunity to staff in an IM Residency clinic throughout my first year, but I am looking to gain more focused longitudinal experience in both family medicine and the ambulatory care space as a whole.

Why did I choose Turley Family Medical Center at BayCare?
I chose Turley initially for the wealth of opportunities offered in different areas of practice that I have not had as much experience in. I loved the variety of specialties offered within one health center that can help provide the best patient centered care, as well as a space for interprofessional collaboration. During my interview, I felt so valued by the team already and knew that this was a group of mentors who would pour knowledge into me and consistently support me. I appreciated the team spending time getting to know me as an individual while also showing interest in what I could bring to the team. It really was a “when you know, you know” feeling and I was fully confident that this was the residency program for me.

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