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University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy PGY1 Community-Based Community Residency Program

This is a multi-site residency with one position in each of the following sites: American Pharmacy Services Corporation (APSC), Kroger Pharmacy Lexington, and St. Matthews Community & Specialty Pharmacy. APSC is a cooperative of over 400 independent community pharmacies. The resident in this site would have the opportunity to visit advanced practice sites throughout this region and provide patient care services in one specific pharmacy, Wheeler Pharmacy, in Lexington, KY focusing on medication therapy management, immunizations, and health/wellness, as well as gaining an extensive experience in pharmacy ownership and government affairs. This site also has a specialized program called Home Connection offering medication management and adherence services for older adults. Kroger Pharmacy is a supermarket chain pharmacy that has 92 pharmacies in five districts in the Louisville Division. The Kroger Lexington site is located in Lexington, KY providing MTM, immunizations, and employee wellness/coaching programs.  Additionally, the Lexington site has an American Diabetes Association-recognized program delivering diabetes education and prevention programs.  The St. Matthews residency site, located in Louisville KY, provides the resident with the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of direct patient care programs focused on chronic health conditions including specialty pharmacy services that focus on the health and wellbeing of the individual. The resident will participate in a variety of advance pharmacy services including medication therapy management (MTM), immunization services, compounding, and a pharmacist managed substance use disorder program The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy assists the resident with practice-based project and teaching experiences.

University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency/Bluegrass Community Health Center

This postgraduate year two (PGY2) Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency Program is jointly-sponsored by Bluegrass Community Health Center and the University of Kentucky (UK) College of Pharmacy.  It is an established pharmacy residency program at Bluegrass Community Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center and National Committee for Quality Assurance Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home.  This program is intended to foster growth of residents from a generalized practice to an elevated practice focused on the care of patients in ambulatory care settings.  The purpose of the program is to develop clinical pharmacists with expertise in the area of medication therapy management, medication review, pharmacotherapy consultation, collaborative drug therapy management, transitions of care, medication education, medication assisted treatment, and other related services. 

University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy PGY1 Community-Based Community Residency Program

Graduate of accredited school or college of pharmacy. Licensed or eligible for licensure in Kentucky for 144515 (Kroger Pharmacy Lexington), 144522 (American Pharmacy Services Corporation), and (144521) St. Matthews Community/Specialty Pharmacy.  In addition to PhORCAS requirements for application, the program requires the following: a) Describe a significant current event (e.g., an advocacy initiative, new legislation, large collaborative efforts involving health initiatives or partnerships, etc.) at the local, state, or national level that impacted or has the ability to impact the advancement of pharmacy practice; and b) References should be provided by an employer, a preceptor, and a faculty member. If the applicant cannot obtain references from an employer, please choose another preceptor from an ambulatory/community Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience.

University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency/Bluegrass Community Health Center

Doctor of pharmacy degree; completion of a PGY1 pharmacy practice residency or general clinical residency; application, CV, transcripts, & letters of recommendation (via PhORCAS); eligibility for licensure in Kentucky. Reference letters should be written by preceptors (PGY1 and others) and a faculty member.

About University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy Community-based Pharmacy Residency Program (CPRP)

The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy Community Pharmacy Residency Program (CPRP), established in 2001, is dedicated to developing community practitioners who are providers of direct patient care services and innovators in the advancement of community pharmacy practice. The program will equip the residents to: provide direct patient care in community pharmacy settings, effectively communicate with/educate student pharmacists, pharmacists, patients, and other healthcare professionals, manage advanced patient care practices, be a leader and role model for pharmacists, other healthcare professionals, and student pharmacists in advancing the profession of pharmacy, and utilize core management skills to effectively operate a community pharmacy.

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