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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.

This 12-month, full time 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 (Specialty Community and traditional 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. The resident will co-precept Introductory and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiential learners from Western New England University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. 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 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 and comprehensive medical plan
• Travel allowance for pharmacy-related conferences
• Residents are eligible for Paid Time Off
• Adjunct appointment at Western New England University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

•  Doctor of Pharmacy degree by ACPE-accredited School/College of Pharmacy
• Massachusetts pharmacist license by within 90 days of the start date
• Complete the online resident position application
• Submission of residency application materials no later than January 8 to PhORCAS
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Letter of intent
• Face to face interview (upon invitation) and candidate presentation
• Registered with the National Matching Service (NMS)

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About Walgreens and Western New England University PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency

Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for pharmacy, retail and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.

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