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The Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program affiliated with Western New England University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and Walgreens is designed to provide the resident with a structured education and training experience. The mission of our residency is to provide postgraduate training that enables residents to build on their professional skills, achieve their professional goals, and become a leader within the profession. The resident will develop expertise in medication therapy management (MTM), chronic disease state management, as well as initiate, implement and maintain collaborative working relationships within the community.

The residency will provide an opportunity for the pharmacist to practice at the Western New England University College of Pharmacy Community Patient Care Center and two Walgreens sites (Community and store) in Springfield, Massachusetts. Patient care duties include collaborating with other health care providers to improve patient outcomes, providing comprehensive medication regimen reviews, educating patients and providers, as well as counseling regarding medications and/or chronic conditions. The resident will be expected to design, plan, and implement community screening events. Academic opportunities include small group discussions as well as large didactic lectures. He/she will co-precept Introductory and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiential learners from Western New England University College of Pharmacy. Upon completion of this program, the resident will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to advance the practice of pharmacy and become a leader in the profession and within Walgreens.

Residency Activities

• Medication Therapy Management
• Develop and implement health and wellness programs
• Administer immunizations
• Conduct community outreach programs
• Design and implement a practice-based research project
• Present research findings at appropriate regional and national professional meetings with subsequent publication
• Teach and precept learners at the College and pharmacy
• Care for patients longitudinally in a clinic environment

Residency Program Benefits

• Competitive stipend
• Comprehensive medical plan 90 days after start date
• Travel allowance for pharmacy-related conferences
• Residents are eligible for Paid Time Off (PTO). The rate at which you accrue your PTO will be based on your years of service, average hours per week, and position. Resident pharmacists may accrue approximately 10 days depending on average hours worked and time in position.
• Adjunct appointment at Western New England University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Candidate Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from a pharmacy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
• Massachusetts pharmacist licensure
• Completed on-line application at  https://www.jobs.walgreens.com
• Submission of residency application materials to Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS)
• Curriculum Vita
• Three professional letters of recommendation
• Official university transcript
• Letter of intent describing your pursuit of a community residency and what you hope to gain from the residency
• On-site interview (upon invitation)
• Presentation at on-site interview related to community pharmacy
• Individuals must participate in and adhere to the rules of the ASHP Resident Matching Program

Application Process 

A completed application and all accompanying materials must be submitted no later than January 5th to be considered for the program

Contact Information

Specific questions about the residency program should be addressed to the Residency Program Director, Kam Capoccia, PharmD, BCPS, CDE via email kcapoccia@wne.edu

About Western New England University and Walgreens Community-based Pharmacy Residency (PGY1)

Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is included in the United States segment of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), an integrated pharmacy, healthcare and retail leader serving millions of customers and patients every day, with a 170-year heritage of caring for communities. As America’s most loved pharmacy, health and beauty company, Walgreens purpose is to champion the health and well-being of every community in America. Operating nearly 9,000 retail locations across America, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Walgreens is proud to be a neighborhood health destination serving approximately 9 million customers each day. Walgreens pharmacists play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services. To best meet the needs of customers and patients, Walgreens offers a true omnichannel experience, with fully integrated physical and digital platforms supported by the latest technology to deliver high-quality products and services in local communities nationwide.

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