Residency Special Features:The PGY 1 Pharmacy Residency Program builds on the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)education and outcomes to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication related care of patients with a wide range of conditions, eligible for board certification, and eligible for post graduate year 2 (PGY 2) pharmacy residency training. The residency supports development of the knowledge, attitude, and skills required to ensure optimal drug therapy outcomes and nurtures the life skills and professionalism required to contribute positively to health care. Required experiential areas include: internal medicine/surgery, inpatient family practice, critical care, progressive care (includes nephrology and cardiology), pediatrics, infectious disease, emergency medicine, ambulatory care, clinical and operational staffing, practice management ,teaching, and leadership, teaching certificate, and an annual project. Elective experiential areas include: neonatology, oncology, clinical or operational administration, or electives in any of the required areas. Well-integrated with medical staff including Family Practice Medical Residents. Teaching opportunity potential at Idaho State/University of Alaska (ISU/UAA) School of Pharmacy. For more information about our program and upcoming recruitment events, visit our website PGY1 Pharmacy Residency | Providence Residency & Fellowship Programs.
Fringe Benefits:37 days off, including vacation, sick, holiday, and professional leave days. 13 out of the 37 days may only be utilized for professional leave including ASHP Midyear and Northwestern States Residency Conference. Other benefits include health insurance, taxed-deferred annuity, and education assistance for certifications and training.
Special Requirements for Acceptance:Pharm.D. or equivalent experience, eligibility for licensure in Alaska, letter of interest on why a residency at PAMC is desired, CV, pharmacy transcripts, completed application in Phorcas and three references completed on the standard reference form in Phrocas. An online application at www.providenceiscalling.jobs will be required.
Training Site Type:Hospital
Owner Affiliate:Providence Health and Services
Model Type(s): Acute Care/Hospital/Ambulatory Care Center - Academic Medical Center
Providence Alaska Medical Center (PAMC) is the largest hospital in Alaska. Recognized Center of Excellence: Heart Center, Children's Hospital, Cancer Center, Certified Stroke Center. Services offered include general medicine, progressive care, intermediate care, surgery (general, orthopedic and cardiac), critical care, emergency, oncology, outpatient infusion, pediatrics, 60-bed level 3 neonatal intensive care. Family Practice Medical Residency. New pharmacy with state of the art technology. Affiliated with ISU/UAA School of Pharmacy. Extraordinary scenery, wildlife in your back yard, endless outdoor recreation, Performing Arts Center, community social and cultural activities.
