The purpose of the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System PGY-1 pharmacy residency program is to build on Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacy specialists responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions, eligible for board certification, and eligible for postgraduate year two (PGY-2) pharmacy residency training. The program prepares pharmacist clinicians for patient care positions in acute care and ambulatory care settings as well as positions in PGY-2 residency or fellowship. Residents will be provided the opportunity to accelerate their growth beyond entry-level professional competence in patient-centered care, pharmacy operational services, and to further the development of leadership skills that can be applied to any practice setting.

The residency program at the JACC in Pensacola is a 12-month program consisting of a 6 month longitudinal experience in PACT/Pharmacotherapy Clinic, Anticoagulation Clinic, and Pharmacy Administration. The resident will also rotate through Home-Based Primary Care, Outpatient Pharmacy and Adult Medicine/ Internal Medicine (Biloxi). Residents help precept on-site pharmacy students and there is also an opportunity to participate in the Auburn teaching certificate program.