Core and Elective Learning Experiences
| Core Learning Experiences | Elective Learning Experiences |
|---|---|
| Orientation – 4 weeks | Cardiology-Focused Medicine - 4 weeks |
| Foundations of Clinical Practice - 4 weeks | Anesthesia/Perioperative Services - 4 weeks |
| Internal Medicine – 4 weeks | Surgery - 4 weeks |
| Internal Medicine Academia – 4 weeks | Ambulatory Oncology - 4 weeks |
| Critical Care – 4 weeks | Inpatient Psychiatry - 4 weeks |
| Infectious Diseases – 4 weeks | Hospital Medicine - 4 weeks |
| Emergency Medicine - 4 weeks | Ambulatory/Primary Care – 4 weeks (off-site) |
| Dedicated Research Time - 4 weeks |
*Note: Additional opportunities for elective learning experiences in areas of interest may be available on-site or off-site.
Longitudinal Learning Experiences
Staffing (48 weeks) - Residents are required to staff 32 hours per month (typically four shifts total per month - one weekend and two centralized additional shifts).
Teaching (52 weeks) - Residents will have the opportunity to develop their teaching and precepting by precepting pharmacy students and participating in a teaching certificate program. Residents will also have the chance to deliver an ACPE-accredited presentation, as well as a formal patient case presentation. Additional opportunities for didactic teaching are facilitated through Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences and the Duke University School of Medicine Master of Biomedical Sciences program.
Pharmacy-Related Practice Project (52 weeks) - Residents will learn the steps involved in planning and completing a project that contributes to furthering pharmacy practice. In addition, the resident will present the project at a regional conference and prepare a manuscript appropriate to submit for publication.
Emergency Response (44 weeks) - Residents will respond and participate in code blue/emergency events over the course of the residency year.
Administration (44 weeks) - Residents are required to complete a longitudinal administration experience, providing the opportunity to be an active member of multiple pharmacy committees and complete administrative projects to make advancements within the department and institution.
