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East Alabama Medical Center (EAMC), principally located in Opelika, AL, is a 314-bed acute care regional referral center that includes a level III trauma center, medical/surgical ICU, cardiovascular ICU, and level III NICU. The Spencer Cancer Center is located nearby offering state-of-the-art chemotherapy and radiation therapy for patients.

EAMC offers PGY1 pharmacy residency positions for three (3) residents. The residency has six core rotations and several elective rotations (see below). We are a flexible program and encourage our residents to challenge themselves, giving them opportunities to delve further into their areas of interest to better prepare them for PGY2 positions or entry into hospital pharmacy.

Required rotations:

Orientation, General/Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease, Critical Care, Internal Medicine Rounding Service, Administration/Leadership (longitudinal), and Internal Medicine Residency Clinic (longitudinal)

Elective rotations:

Academia, Ambulatory Care, Cardiology, Critical Care II/Nutrition, Emergency Medicine, HIV/AIDS, Infectious Disease II/Antimicrobial Stewardship, Oncology, Pediatrics/Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Infusion Clinic

Staffing requirements:

Every third weekend, and one weeknight (M, T, or W, 1700 - 2100)

Research/Projects:

Research project (flipped model), medication use evaluation, performance improvement project, and P&T presentation

Presentations:

ASHP Midyear Conference poster, Patient Rounds presentation to VCOM Medical Students/Faculty, and regional residency conferences - Alabama Residency Conference and Southeastern Residency Conference

Additional opportunities:

Teaching and Learning Certificate through our affiliation with Auburn University

ACLS/PALS training

PGY2 Emergency Medicine Pharmacy

Required rotations:

Orientation, Emergency Medicine I - IV, Medical/Surgical Critical Care, Cardiovascular Critical Care, Neonatal Intensive Care/Pediatrics, Toxicology, Pre-Hospital Care (longitudinal), Disaster Management/Clinical Simulation (longitudinal), Administration/Leadership (longitudinal), Research (longitudinal)

Elective rotations:

Ambulatory Care, Infectious Disease/Antimicrobial Stewardship, Cardiology, and Neurology

Staffing requirements:

Every fourth weekend and every other Friday (1800 - 2200)

Research/Projects:

Research project (flipped model), medication use evaluation specific to emergency medicine/critical care, performance improvement project specific to emergency medicine/critical care, medication protocol and P&T presentation

Presentations:

ACPE-certified journal club presentation, Society of Academic Emergency Medicine abstract, Grand Rounds presentation to VCOM Medical Students/Faculty, and regional residency conferences - Alabama Residency Conference and Southeastern Residency Conference

Additional opportunities:

EMPoweRx conference, Teaching and Learning Certificate through our affiliation with Auburn University

ACLS/PALS training, as needed

ASHP Emergency Medicine certificate

APPE/IPPE/PGY-1 resident precepting experience

The applicant must possess a Pharm.D. degree from an ACPE accredited college or school of Pharmacy and be eligible for licensure in Alabama. Additionally, PGY-2 Emergency Medicine applicants must have successfully completed an ASHP accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy residency.  All applications must be submitted through PhORCAS (Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application System).

The applicant must submit the following:

• Completed application utilizing PhORCAS
  • Current curriculum vitae
  • Personal Statement/Letter of Intent
  • Official transcript from college or school of pharmacy 
  • Three letters of recommendation (clinical references preferred)
• ASHP National Matching Service Number

Applications are accepted through PhORCAS and must be received on or prior to January 3, 2024. Visit: www.ashp.org/phorcas. 

One must prove competence in both spoken and written English language. 
We do not sponsor visas, therefore applicant must prove ability to get visa if needed. 

About East Alabama Medical Center

East Alabama Health (EAH) is a community not-for-profit hospital comprised of East Alabama Medical Center (EAMC) and Spencer Cancer Center in Opelika, AL, EAH Free-Standing Emergency Department in Auburn, AL, and EAMC - Lanier in Valley, AL. The main campus, EAMC, is a 314 bed acute care regional referral center with a Level III trauma center, medical-surgical ICU, cardiovascular ICU, and Level III neonatal intensive care unit. Our mission: high quality, compassionate health care.

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