Purpose
The PGY1 pharmacy residency program builds on Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and outcomes to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions, eligible for board certification, and eligible for post-graduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training.
National Matching Service Code
133113
Application Deadline
January 5th
Positions Available
2
| Core Learning Experiences | Elective Learning Experiences |
|---|---|
| Orientation – 1 month | Cardiology-Focused Medicine - 1 month |
| Foundations of Clinical Practice - 1 month | Anesthesia/Perioperative Services - 1 month |
| Internal Medicine – 1 month | Endocrinology - 1 month |
| Internal Medicine Academia – 1 month | Surgery - 1 month |
| Critical Care – 1 month | Ambulatory Oncology - 1 month |
| Infectious Diseases – 1 month | Inpatient Psychiatry - 1 month |
| Emergency Medicine - 1 month | Hospital Medicine - 1 month |
| Ambulatory/Primary Care – 1 month (off-site) |
*Note: Additional opportunities for elective learning experiences in areas of interest may be available on-site or off-site.
Longitudinal Learning Experiences
Staffing (yearlong)
Residents are required to staff four shifts per month (typically one weekend and two additional shifts per month).
Emergency Response (ten months)
Residents will respond and participate in code blue/emergency events over the course of the residency year.
Teaching (ten months)
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.
Administration (ten months)
Residents are required to complete a longitudinal administration experience, providing the opportunity to be an active member of multiple pharmacy committees.
Pharmacy Practice-Related Project (yearlong)
During this experience, 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.
Benefits
All residents are provided with fringe benefits of a full-time Duke University Health System staff member. More information regarding benefits may be found at www.hr.duke.edu.
Highlighted Benefits
Travel stipend
Dedicated office space with dual monitor desktop and work laptop
Free parking
Resources of the DUHS library
Statistician support for research project
Contact Information
Stephanie Karvosky, PharmD, BCPS
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director
stephanie.karvosky@duke.edu
Deanna Malone, PharmD, BCPS
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Coordinator
deanna.malone@duke.edu
