Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy and the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Practice Residency, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The goal of the Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy and University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Practice Residency is to provide pharmacy residents with opportunities to develop the fundamental skills necessary to excel in the specialty pharmacy environment. The residency program is based at Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This premier specialty pharmacy location offers a variety of patient care services to support patients who are managing chronic life-threatening or rare conditions, including cancer, hemophilia, cystic fibrosis, multiple sclerosis, infertility, and chronic inflammatory conditions, among others. The clinical pharmacists at this site work closely with health care professionals, patient care advocates, insurance verification specialists, and patients to meet the needs of medication therapy. In addition, residents will gain insights on pharmacy practice management issues that can affect the delivery of care for patients receiving specialty medications.
The residency is offered in partnership with the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. This partnership provides the resident with opportunities to serve as a graduate mentor with student organizations, participate in advocacy events, administer vaccinations, and develop the academic skills necessary to serve as an educator and preceptor. As part of this residency program, the resident will actively engage in educating Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy staff and university students while completing a Mastery of Teaching Program through the University of Pittsburgh.
Residency Activities
- Disease management programs in specialty pharmacy conditions
- Educate patients on appropriate medication use
- Work with patients and prescribers to resolve drug therapy problems
- Identify strategies to improve medication adherence and reduce medication costs
- Contribute to the development of novel disease management programs
- Manage patients receiving medications or services through Walgreens Gene and Cell Services and HUB Solutions
- Develop a collaborative practice agreement
- Create a business plan for a clinical service
- Implement a quality improvement project
- Design and conduct a practice-based research project
- Develop and present a poster or platform presentation at a professional meeting
- Contribute to the specialty pharmacy quarterly newsletter
- Develop an accredited CE program and present at Resident Research Day at the University of Pittsburgh
- Provide clinical instruction to pharmacy staff and student pharmacists
- Master of Teaching Program through the University of Pittsburgh
Residency Program Benefits
• Competitive stipend
• Comprehensive medical plan
• Sponsorship for pharmacy related conferences upon approval
• Residents are eligible for Paid Time Off (PTO)
Candidate Requirements
• Pennsylvania licensure within 90 days of the start of the program
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from a college of pharmacy accredited by ACPE
• Completed online employment application form
• Submission of residency application materials by January 15 to PhORCAS
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three professional letters of recommendation
• A letter of intent explaining why you are pursuing a pharmacy practice residency and what you hope to gain from the residency program
• Official university transcripts
• On-site interview (upon invitation)
• Presentation at on-site interview with a focus on specialty pharmacy
For more information contact
Dr. Bill Trombatt
Residency Program Director
william.trombatt@walgreens.com
The PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Practice Residency conducted by Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy and the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,is a pre-candidate for accreditation by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, in partnership with the American Pharmacists Association.