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AdventHealth Apopka is a 120-bed acute care hospital that opened in early 2018 which will grow into a 200-bed hospital. It is located in Apopka, Florida just outside of Orlando, and is part of the Central Florida Division. Current services include emergency, critical care, interventional radiology, sports medicine, general surgery and cardiology (i.e. PCI). 

Our Mission
At AdventHealth Apopka, our mission is to extend the healing ministry of Christ to our community by providing the most advanced care in the area within a compassionate, caring environment that puts our patients and families first. The PGY1 pharmacy residency program was established in 2020. Our inaugural class graduated in June 2021. Our program’s purpose is to build on the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and outcomes to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication related care of patients with a wide range of conditions. Additionally, these pharmacists will be eligible for board certification and postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training.

Core Learning Experiences include: 

• Pharmacy Enterprise Orientation (3 weeks)
• Intro to General Medicine (3 weeks)
• Internal Medicine
• Critical Care
• Emergency Medicine
• Infectious Diseases/Antimicrobial 
  Stewardship
• Medication Safety
• Pharmacy Administration

Longitudinal Learning Experiences:

• Hospital Service (Staffing & Code)
• Pharmacy Practice Advancement
• Medication Safety 

Elective Learning Experiences: 

• Advanced Internal Medicine
• Advanced ID/Clinical Admin
• Advanced Critical Care
• Clinical Admin & Leadership
• Pharmacy Informatics
• Ambulatory Care
• Cardiology
• Oncology

Following the initial 6-week orientation and training, learning experiences are 5-week duration each. Pharmacy Practice Advancement is emphasized through the completion of multiple longitudinal activities which include drug class reviews, drug formulary monographs, clinical treatment guidelines, medication use evaluations, one-hour ACPE-accredited continuing education presentation, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and pharmacy code blue coverage, research, and a final research report suitable for publication and presentation at a professional meeting.

To build practice leadership skills, participation will also be expected in the Formulary committee, Clinical Practice Standards, Medication Safety and campus meetings. Additional responsibilities will include performance-improvement projects and student, employee, and resident teaching.

Qualification: 

Benefits & Requirements:

• 2 full time, 12- month positions
  available (PGY1)
• Estimated annual stipend of $50,274 plus meeting travel support
• 12 months health insurance
• 20 paid days off
• Weekend/evening staffing
• National Match required: 276213
• Application Deadline: January 3, 2023
• Interview required: (Onsite/Virtual)
• Expected Start Date: June 26, 2023

Resident applicants shall be graduates of a Doctor of Pharmacy degree program. Eligibility for Florida licensure is essential for fulfilling the requirements of the application process. Applicants must be participants in the National Matching Services and PhORCAS. The following application materials must be submitted by the deadline: curriculum vitae, letter of intent, three recommendations utilizing the PhORCAS template and transcripts from all colleges of pharmacy attended.

About AdventHealth Apopka PGY1 Pharmacy Residency

AdventHealth Apopka is a 120-bed acute care hospital that opened in early 2018 which will grow into a 200-bed hospital. It is located in Apopka, Florida just outside of Orlando. Current services include emergency, critical care, interventional radiology, sports medicine, general surgery and cardiology (i.e. PCI). Our Mission At AdventHealth Apopka, our mission is to extend the healing ministry of Christ to our community by providing the most advanced care in the area within a compassionate, caring environment that puts our patients and families first. The PGY1 pharmacy residency program was established in 2020. Our inaugural class graduated in June 2021. Our program’s purpose is to build on the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and outcomes to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions. Additionally, these pharmacists will be eligible for board certification and postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training. Core learning experiences include Orientation/Introduction to General Medicine, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Infectious Diseases/Anti...microbial Stewardship, Medication Safety, Pharmacy Administration. Elective learning experiences include Advanced Internal Medicine, Advanced Infectious Diseases/Clinical Administration, Advanced Critical Care, Clinical Administration & Leadership, Pharmacy Informatics, Ambulator Care, Cardiology, and Oncology. Longitudinal learning experiences include Hospital Service (Staffing & Code Response), Pharmacy Practice Advancement, and Medication Safety. Following the initial 6-week orientation and training, learning experiences are 5-week duration each. Pharmacy Practice Advancement is emphasized through the completion of multiple longitudinal activities which include drug class reviews, drug formulary monographs, clinical treatment guidelines, medication use evaluations, one-hour ACPE-accredited continuing education presentation, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and pharmacy code blue coverage, research, and a final research report suitable for publication and presentation at a professional meeting. To build practice leadership skills, participation will also be expected in the Formulary committee, Clinical Practice Standards, Medication Safety and campus meetings. Additional responsibilities will include performance-improvement projects and student, employee, and resident teaching. Benefits & Requirements: •2 full time, 12- month positions available (PGY1) •Estimated annual stipend of $50,274 plus meeting travel support •12 months health insurance •20 paid days off •Weekend/evening staffing •National Match required: 276213 •Application Deadline: January 3, 2023 •Interview required: (Virtual) •Expected Start Date: June 26, 2023 Qualifications Resident applicants shall be graduates of a Doctor of Pharmacy degree program. Eligibility for Florida licensure is essential for fulfilling the requirements of the application process. Applicants must be participants in the National Matching Services and PhORCAS. The following application materials must be submitted by the deadline: curriculum vitae, letter of intent, three recommendations utilizing the PhORCAS template and transcripts from all colleges of pharmacy attended. For more information, visit our website at: https://www.adventhealth.com/pharmacy/pharmacy-residency-programs-central-florida/pgy1-pharmacy-residency-adventhealth-apopka

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