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This PGY2 Geriatrics pharmacy residency program builds upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and PGY1 pharmacy residency training to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals, and objectives for advanced patient care in geriatrics.  Residents who successfully complete this PGY2 program are  prepared for advanced patient care of older adults or other specialized positions and board certification in geriatrics.   

Patient care responsibilities include ambulatory, acute, intermediate, and long-term care in the older adult.

CAVHS has established clinical pharmacy services in the following: geriatric primary care, home based primary care, palliative care, mental health, and long-term care. The resident participates in interdisciplinary teams in most practice areas. Longitudinal experiences include mentoring PGY1 residents, drug information, and memory clinic. Specialties not available at the VA can be arranged through other affiliates.  Residents are responsible for didactic and experiential teaching of pharmacy students and will receive their Teaching Certificate through the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy (if no teaching certificate completed as a PGY1). CAVHS also collaborates with the VISN 16/Little Rock Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC) for education and research specific to older adults.

Estimated Stipend: $45,318

Accrued vacation and sick leave

Health insurance policies offered

11 Paid Federal holidays

Positions available: 1

All residents must be United States citizens and have graduated from an American Council on Pharmaceutical Education accredited college or school of pharmacy.  Applicants must meet requirements for federal employment, including physical exam. Candidates for our PGY2 specialty residencies should have completed a PGY1 Residency and maintain a pharmacist license in any state.

Application Checklist* 

CAVHS will accept residency applications through PhORCAS.  Application requirements include;

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Official Transcript from a U.S. Accredited Pharmacy Program
3. Letter of Intent
4. Three references using recommendation form through PhORCAS.  One letter must be from PGY1 RPD.
5. Copy of Pharmacist License (Upload in Supplemental Documents)
6. Proof of US Citizenship (Copy of Social Security Card, birth certificate, passport)

Application deadline: 01/03/2023

About Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System PGY2 Geriatrics Specialty Residency

Pharmacy Residency Programs offered: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, PGY2 Ambulatory Care Specialty Residency, PGY2 Geriatrics Specialty Residency, PGY2 Pain/Palliative Care Specialty Residency

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