PHARMACY RESIDENCY PROGRAM
NCH (Naples Comprehensive Health) is a locally governed, non-profit Advanced Community Health System™ based in Naples, Florida. Our mission is to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. The system includes NCH Baker and NCH North Hospitals with a combined 713 beds, a network of over 900 physicians and medical facilities, and multiple locations throughout Southwest Florida. NCH delivers nationally recognized, high-quality care to our community.
The PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program is a 12-month training program accredited by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP). Our program’s goal is to prepare the resident pharmacist with clinical, educational and leadership skills to be an effective and well-rounded clinician capable of optimizing the pharmaceutical care of patients with the ability to address challenges in the evolving pharmacy practice and healthcare climate. The program is designed to provide the resident pharmacist with the competencies and skills that enable attainment of board certification in Pharmacotherapy Specialty (BCPS), PGY2 specialty residency position and/or a desired role in the field of pharmacy.
Learning Experiences
Program Structure
Required Clinical Learning Experiences
- Orientation – 4 weeks
- Internal Medicine – 5 weeks
- Antimicrobial Stewardship – 5 weeks
- Critical Care I (Medical ICU) – 5 weeks
- Contemporary Pharmacy Practice (Decentralized) – 5 weeks
- Emergency Medicine – 5 weeks
- Cardiology – 5 weeks
Elective Learning Experiences (4 - 6 weeks)
- Critical Care II (Cardiovascular ICU)
- Oncology
- Pediatrics
- Outpatient Infusion Services (OPIS)
Required Longitudinal Learning Experiences
Clinical Pharmacy Practice Leadership – 52 weeks
The Clinical Pharmacy Practice Leadership learning experience is designed to provide the resident with fundamentals of clinical pharmacy practice leadership and clinical education to impact clinical care and clinical education delivered both at the department and institutional level. Activities included within this learning experience include but are not limited to:
- Medication-related Committee and subcommittee membership and participation
- Development of Drug monograph, clinical guideline or treatment pathway/protocol, and AHFS drug class reviews
- Pharmacy Education: Formal (CE) presentations (1 in Fall and 1 in Spring)
- Pharmacy newsletters
- Pharmacist clinical Competency development
- Clinical Skills Development: patient case-based sessions, ACLS Mock Code Blue Response Simulation Sessions
Pharmacy Practice Experience (Service) – 52 weeks
- Each resident will fulfill the Pharmacy Practice Experience requirements by providing clinical and operational pharmacy services. Pharmacy Practice Experience will begin in July and is completed in June.
- One mid-day shift from 4:00-8:00 p.m. a week and two eight-hour shifts one weekend a month. (Weekend pharmacy practice experience requirements do not entitle the resident to any additional time off during the week)
- Each resident is required to staff 1 major holiday and 1 minor holiday during their residency program. The resident will be given a day off in close proximity when a holiday is worked.
Research and Quality Improvement – 52 weeks
- The resident is required to complete one Minor project and one Major project as defined below.
- Minor project (1): Medication Use Evaluation (MUE) completed and presented by the resident to the institutional Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee and at a national or regional conference.
- Major project (1): quality improvement or research project completed and presented by the resident at a national or regional conference. A final manuscript in a format suitable for publication and that has been approved by project team is required.
Pharmacy Administration – 52 weeks
- The longitudinal Pharmacy Administration learning experience will consist of quarterly – sessions on various administration topics.
- The resident will be assigned and involved in ongoing longitudinal projects/initiatives to apply concepts discussed in the quarterly sessions.
- Each quarter will focus on different concepts of pharmacy enterprise including:
- Pharmacy Operations and Management
- Budgeting and Scheduling
- Regulatory Compliance
- Human Resources and Policy
How to Apply and Benefits
Learn more about the application process and exceptional benefits of our PGY1 Residency Program. With a competitive salary, health insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities, our program offers comprehensive support for your career and personal growth. Discover the perks of on-site health and wellness programs, discounted meals, and conference travel reimbursement.
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Our Esteemed Faculty and Distinguished Residents
Join our PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program to be guided by dedicated preceptors with extensive expertise in various therapeutic areas. Benefit from passionate faculty committed to your development, providing top-notch mentorship and a comprehensive foundation for your future career as an exceptional clinical pharmacist.