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The Memphis Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) PGY2 Internal Medicine Pharmacy Residency is a 12-month training program that aims to train highly motivated and qualified pharmacists to provide exceptional care for adult internal medicine patients. The practice setting is a 250-bed tertiary VA hospital in Memphis, TN. The pharmacy resident will work as an integral member of the healthcare team, along with medical residents, fellows and students affiliated with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. The resident will have the opportunity to develop practice management skills, participate in educational programs, provide formal lectures, and precept pharmacy students. The resident will also participate in projects designed to improve patient care and outcomes. Flexible training schedules allow the resident to pursue areas of personal interest while meeting the educational goals of the program. Appointment is within the Federal government, and residents are therefore subject to all regulations and requirements of the Federal system.

Purpose:

The purpose of the PGY2 Internal Medicine Program is to build upon the resident’s Doctor of Pharmacy education and PGY1 residency training in order to develop proficiency and expertise as a clinical pharmacist specialized in adult Internal Medicine. The PGY2 Internal Medicine resident will collaborate with healthcare team members to achieve optimal drug therapy outcomes and improve patient care. Upon completion of the PGY2 Internal Medicine Pharmacy Residency, the resident will be prepared to independently practice as an advanced pharmacotherapy specialist for Internal Medicine patients.

Program Structure:

Core rotations:

• Orientation (~2 weeks)
• Ambulatory Care (4 weeks)
• Cardiology (4 weeks)
• Critical Care (4 weeks)
• Geriatrics (4 weeks)
• Internal Medicine I (8 weeks)
• Internal Medicine II (8 weeks)
            

Elective rotations (4 weeks each):

• Repeat of any required rotation
• Infectious Disease/Antimicrobial Stewardship
• Inpatient Mental Health
• Nutrition Support
• Palliative Care/Pain Management

Additional longitudinal learning experiences/requirements:

• Practice Management Longitudinal
  • Chief Resident (on a rotating basis with other residents)
  • Participation in formulary/PADRs
  • Quality improvement project/protocol and/or order set development
• IRB-approved research project (including written manuscript and presentation at MidSouth Pharmacy Residents Conference)
• Local/regional/national presentation/poster/abstract or case report
• Pharmacotherapy CE presentations (2)
• Journal Club presentations (2)
• Teaching Certificate Program (optional, if not completed PGY1 year)
• Weekend clinical, TOC and operational inpatient staffing
• Participation in Resident-Preceptor Mentor program

For more information about our residency programs: 
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

General application requirements:
         - U.S. Citizenship
         - PharmD degree from ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy
         - Pharmacy license
         - Participating in (or have completed) an ASHP-accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency program

PhORCAS application requirements:
         - Curriculum Vitae
         - College transcripts
         - Letter of intent (limited to one page)
         - Minimum of three letters of recommendation (clinical preferred)

NOTE: Submit all completed PhORCAS documents by 1/06/2023

NMS code: 701056