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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PGY2 (Amb Care) - Turley Family Medical Center

Why did I choose to complete a residency?
I chose to pursue a pharmacy residency because I knew I wanted to become a clinical pharmacist and continue developing my skills beyond what I learned in pharmacy school. I wanted the opportunity to further strengthen my clinical knowledge, gain more direct patient care experience, and learn how to apply evidence-based medicine in practice. The skills, experiences, and mentorship I gained throughout residency are ones I know I will carry with me throughout my career and will continue to shape the type of pharmacist I strive to become.

Why did I choose Turley Family Health Center at BayCare?
I chose Turley Family Health Center because of the support and sense of belonging I felt during my 5-week elective rotation and interview. From the beginning, I felt welcomed by the faculty, residents, and pharmacy team, and I appreciated the culture of collaboration and willingness to teach. The rotation experiences offered at Turley align closely with my professional goals and provide the opportunity to continue expanding my skills in ambulatory care, chronic disease management, and patient education. I knew that training at Turley would challenge me, help me grow as a clinician, and provide the experiences needed to become a confident and well-rounded ambulatory care pharmacist.

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