Walgreens Pharmacy and Nova Southeastern University
PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program, Miami, FL
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.
This residency program provides postgraduate training to pharmacists so that they achieve their professional goals,
become a leader within the profession, provide compassionate care for the members of their community, and contribute to the Walgreens Company’s advancements in health care. The resident will have the opportunity to work closely with an interdisciplinary healthcare team at different specialty and ambulatory sites, with some sites servicing roughly 1,000 patients a month, to optimize clinical outcomes. The resident will receive training at pharmacies that offer clinical services to HIV/AIDS, oncology, transplant, fertility, and chronic inflammatory disease patients. Residents gain insight to medication management, medication reconciliation, and educational and behavioral counseling. Graduates are prepared for clinical and leadership positions in the community and specialty pharmacy setting and the community at large.
This residency is offered in partnership with Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy and will provide the
resident the opportunity to develop academic skills by acting as a preceptor and educator and by conducting research.
In addition, the resident will actively participate in education of pharmacists, technicians, and pharmacy students.
Residency Activities
The resident will participate in the provision of patient care services through the following:
• Deliver disease state management programs in HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, infectious disease, oncology, transplant, and other chronic health conditions
• Provide medication therapy management
• Conduct specialty medication monitoring and follow up
• Develop health and wellness programs
• Administer immunizations in a variety of settings
• Develop community outreach programs
The resident will participate in the following activities that will strengthen practice management/ leadership and teaching skills:
• Design and conduct practice-based research project
• Present research findings at appropriate regional and national professional meetings
• Execute marketing strategy for the promotion of patient care services
• Participate in NSU's Innovative Teaching and Learning In Clinical Sciences and Pharmacy (ITALICSRx)
Residency Program Benefits
• Competitive stipend and comprehensive medical plan
• Travel allowance for pharmacy related conferences
• Paid Time Off (PTO)-Resident pharmacists may accrue approximately 10 days depending on average hours worked and time in position.
Candidate Requirements
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from a college or school of pharmacy accredited by ACPE
• Florida pharmacist licensure within 90 days of the start of the residency program
• Complete the online resident position application
• Submission of all residency application materials to PhORCAS by January 15th
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three professional letters of recommendation
• Official university transcripts
• Letter of intent explaining why you are pursuing a community pharmacy residency and what you hope to gain from the residency program
• On-site interview (upon invitation)
• Registered with the National Matching Service (NMS)
For more information contact
Suky Lafortune, PharmD
Residency Program Director
suky.lafortune@walgreens.com
Stephanie Gerardo, PharmD
Residency Coordinator
stephanie.dominguez@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 Nova Southeastern University, Miami, Florida is accredited by ASHP, in partnership with the American Pharmacists Association.