Walgreens and Midwestern University College of Pharmacy-Glendale
PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program, Phoenix, Arizona
PGY1 residency programs build upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) 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, practice management, leadership, and education, and be prepared to provide patient care, seek board certification in pharmacotherapy (i.e., BCPS), and pursue advanced education and training opportunities including postgraduate year two (PGY2) residencies.
The residency experience is based in Phoenix, Arizona at a URAC accredited Walgreens specialty pharmacy that is an innovative community pharmacy practice dedicated to providing clinical patient care services and is an ideal setting for the development of patient care programs. Residents in this setting will have a direct influence on patient outcomes through participation in patient counseling, immunization services, and medication therapy management. The resident will be involved in management of limited distribution medication and required clinical documentation.
The residency is academically affiliated and financially supported, in part, by Midwestern University College of Pharmacy-Glendale. The resident will actively participate in teaching and precepting experiences at the College.
Residency Activities
• Direct patient care delivered in both community pharmacy settings and primary care clinics
• Public health activities: community outreach programs
• Development of care plans to improve adherence and/or outcomes
• Medication therapy management
• Disease state management programs
• Provide health testing services
• Administer immunizations
• Develop or enhance existing patient care programs
• Complete a Teaching Certificate Program
• Provide clinical instruction and serve as a preceptor to student pharmacists
• Design and conduct a practice-based research project
• Present research project findings at appropriate regional and national professional conferences
Residency Program Benefits
• Competitive stipend
• Comprehensive medical plan
• Sponsorship for pharmacy related conferences upon approval
• Residents are eligible for Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Visiting instructor appointment with Midwestern University College of Pharmacy-Glendale
Candidate Requirements
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from a college or school of pharmacy accredited by ACPE
• Arizona pharmacist license within 90 days of the start of the residency program
• Complete the online resident position application
• Submission of all the residency application materials by January 12 to PhORCAS
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three professional letters of recommendation
• Official university transcripts
• Letter of intent (explain reason for pursuing a community pharmacy residency and what you hope to gain from the program)
• Virtual or on-site interview (upon invitation)
• Presentation at on-site interview (topic related to community pharmacy)
• Registered with the National Matching Services (NMS). Program NMS Code: 205415
For more information contact
Nikki Christofferson, PharmD
Residency Program Director
nicole.christofferson@walgreens.com
The PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program conducted by Walgreens and Midwestern University Phoenix, Arizona is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, in partnership with the American Pharmacists Association.