PGY1 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy

PGY1 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy

The PGY1 pharmacy residency programs build on 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, eligible for board certification, and eligible for postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training. 

Program Goals

The goal for each of our pharmacy residents is to graduate with:

  • greater clinic knowledge and confidence to care for patients
  • increased compassion and empathy for those we serve
  • the ability to communicate effectively with both patients and colleagues
  • experience teaching students, patients and healthcare professionals
  • an understanding of how to manage a pharmacy practice with focus on continual practice improvement

Required Learning Experiences

Direct Patient Care Longitudinal

  • Allina Health Shakopee and Plymouth Clinics
  • Complex Care Management (CCM) – Interdisciplinary Care Team Member
  • Senior Health Co-Care (SHCC) – Interdisciplinary Care Team
  • Drug Information questions 

Practice Management Longitudinal

  • Updating protocols and collaborative practice agreements
  • Expansion/enhancement of MTM practice
  • MTM marketing and recruitment
  • Allina System Formulary experience (1 week)
  • Evidence-based Medicine and Building a MTM Practice courses
  • Development of resources with Patient Education Department
  • Involvement with informatics workflow

Research Longitudinal

  • Residency Project

Education Longitudinal

  • APPE student precepting
  • Journal Club
  • Patient Cases
  • Academic Day presentations
  • Provider In-service
  • CCM and SHCC Staff Continuing Education
  • Contribute monthly to the Allina Health Ambulatory Medication News
  • Structured peer reviews with established CMR providers
  • Phillips Neighborhood Clinic precepting (optional)

Staffing – 120 Hours

  • Allina Health Pharmacy - West Health, Plymouth, MN (see below for more information on staffing)

Elective Learning Experiences

Geriatrics – 4 Weeks

  • Hospice pharmacy care
  • Pharmacy consulting for transitional and long-term care facilities
  • Patient education through Stepping On program

Staffing

The resident is able to gain valuable experience in the Allina Health West Health retail pharmacy. Within this staffing role, the resident will understand what patients experience after prescriptions leave the clinic. Allina Health Pharmacies have kind, supportive staff and the rotation has been a great experience for residents. Staffing occurs during weekdays for a total of 120 hours in the fall. The resident has the option for additional weekend hours at the pharmacy as a float pharmacist.

Benefits

Our residents are hired and receive benefits through the University of Minnesota. These benefits include:

  • Competitive Stipend
  • Health insurance options
  • Paid vacation
  • Access to University of Minnesota library and research project support
  • Academic Days
  • Evidence Based Medicine and Building an MTM Practice Courses

Allina Health also provides:

  • Personal office space, laptop, phone
  • Personalized Business cards
  • Mileage reimbursement for patient care and meeting activities
  • Parking reimbursement

Application process

Please visit University of Minnesota for information on the application process and additional information about the program.