Purpose
The PGY1 pharmacy residency at Duke Regional Hospital builds on the Doctor of Pharmacy education and outcomes to contribute to the development of competent clinical pharmacists which are eligible for board certification and postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training.
National Matching Service Code
133113
Application Deadline
January 1, 2021
Positions Available
2
| Core Learning Experiences | Elective Learning Experiences |
|---|---|
| Orientation – 6 weeks | Endocrinology – 4 weeks |
| Transitions of Care – 2 weeks | Critical Care Elective – 4 weeks |
| General Medicine – 4 weeks | Surgery – 4 weeks |
| General Medicine Academic – 4 weeks | Oncology - 4 weeks |
| Critical Care – 6 weeks | Cardiology – 4 weeks (off‐site) |
| OR Satellite – 4 weeks | Pediatrics – 4 weeks (off‐site) |
| Emergency Medicine – 4 weeks | Ambulatory Care – 4 weeks (off‐site) |
| Infectious Disease – 6 weeks |
*Note: Additional opportunities for elective learning experiences in areas of interest may be available.
Longitudinal Learning Experiences
Staffing
Residents are required to staff 4 shifts per month (typically one weekend and 2 additional shifts per month).
Teaching/Precepting
Residents will have the opportunity to develop their teaching and precepting by precepting pharmacy students and participating in a teaching certificate program. Additional opportunities for didactic teaching can be facilitated as well.
Administration
Residents are required to complete a 6‐month administration experience, providing the opportunity to be an active member of multiple pharmacy committees.
Nutrition
Residents will participate in the nutrition services team by participating in rounds when schedule permits and following total parenteral nutrition patients during weekend shifts throughout the year.
Anticoagulation
Residents have the opportunity to monitor warfarin patients and anticoagulant consults throughout the year, as well as during an Anticoagulation Focus Month in December.
Pharmacy Practice Related Project
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 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.
