PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency

Program Summary:

The Winter Haven Family Health Center II emphasizes a team-based approach in preventive care and advanced medication management for acute and chronic health conditions encountered in the ambulatory setting. The goal of our program is to provide compassionate, patient-centered care as part of an interdisciplinary team in the primary care setting. Working with physician providers in the clinic occurs throughout the year. Our pharmacist(s) work directly alongside our physicians to manage 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:

• Transitions of Care I
• Transitions of Care II/Clinic
• Family Medicine
• Medication Assistance Program
• Population Health Pharmacy
• Cardiology
• Geriatrics
• Ambulatory Pharmacy Management

Other longitudinal experiences include:

• Longitudinal pharmacy practice
• Teaching medical residents, students, and other healthcare learners
• Project management include presentations, protocol review and updates, and a major research project
• Leadership development through participation in meetings, workgroups, and committees

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 Services: Team members receive a discount rate 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 on-site interviews.  After the 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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