Walgreens Pharmacy and Ferris State University College of Pharmacy
PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program, Grand Rapids, MI
Postgraduate year one (PGY1) residency programs build upon the Doctor of Pharmacy education and outcomes to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas,
goals, and objectives. Residents who successfully complete PGY1 residency programs will be skilled in diverse patient
care, seek board certification in pharmacotherapy (i.e., BCPS), and pursue advanced education and training opportunities including postgraduate year two (PGY2) residencies.
This residency program aims to develop advanced community pharmacists who will provide direct patient care to a variety of patient populations, collaborate with other healthcare professions to optimize patient outcomes, and incorporate
patient care activities into daily workflow of a community pharmacy. This residency is based out of Walgreen’s Medication Therapy Management (MTM) hub located within a Grand Rapids, MI. There will also be a longitudinal rotation at our
fast-growing community-based specialty pharmacy location located on the Grand Rapids MI Medical Mile.
Graduates of the program are trained to be leaders and managers in the pharmacy community and play an active role in
advancing community pharmacy practice beyond dispensing. The resident will be expected to achieve a level of proficiency to perform the duties of a community-based staff pharmacist and pharmacy manager with the future endeavor of
assisting with clinical initiatives of the district and region.
Residency Activities
The resident will participate in the provision of patient-care services through the following:
• Provide MTM and patient counselling across multiple patient populations in our unique MTM hub
• Development of health and wellness programs
• Deliver preventative health services and participate in off-site immunization clinics
• Provide services for patients taking specialty medications for solid organ transplant and inflammatory diseases
• Transition of care services through an internal medicine and ambulatory clinic on the Medical Mile
• Deliver chronic disease state management education and action plans
• Lead patient-center dispensing at local Walgreens
• Create partnerships to improve health equity and bring health care to patient who lack access
The resident will participate in the following activities that strengthen practice management and educator skills:
• Design and conduct a practice-based research project
• Present research findings at regional and national professional meetings
• Development of clinical pharmacy services and collaborative practice agreements
• An advanced academia experience through the College’s Pharmacy Education Development and Lecture Series
(PEDALS) for pharmacy residents
• Provide clinical instruction to student pharmacists at the College and pharmacy
Residency Program Benefits
• Competitive stipend and comprehensive medical plan
• Travel allowance for pharmacy-related conferences
• Residents are eligible for Paid Time Off (PTO). Residents may accrue approximately 10 days depending on average hours
worked and time in position
Candidate Requirements
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE accredited college or school of pharmacy
• Michigan pharmacist license within 90 days of the start of the residency program
• Complete the online resident position application
• Submission of residency application materials to PhORCAS by January 15
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three professional letters of recommendation
• A letter of intent explaining why you are pursuing a community pharmacy residency and what you hope to gain from the residency program
• Official university transcripts
• Interview and presentation (upon invitation)
• Registered with the National Matching Service (NMS)
For More Information Contact
Tonino Michienzi, RPh
Residency Program Director
Tonino.michienzi@walgreens.com
Walgreens is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
The PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency conducted by Walgreens and Ferris State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan is accredited by ASHP, in partnership with the American Pharmacists Association.