Walgreens and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program, St. Louis, Missouri
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.
Walgreens is committed to providing the resident with an exceptional postgraduate educational training experience. This residency program’s purpose is to enable residents to achieve their professional goals, become a leader within the profession, provide compassionate care for members of their communities, and contribute to Walgreens Company’s advancements in health care.
The main practice site for the resident is a Walgreens community-based specialty pharmacy. The resident will gain experience providing patient care and communicating with prescribers regarding specialty disease states including HIV, HCV, oncology, and solid organ transplant. The secondary practice site is at a high-volume retail location. This pharmacy has a separate patient care center that offers unique opportunities to provide care for patients with a variety of chronic disease states. This residency also emphasizes developing skills related to community outreach and professional advocacy.
The program is academically affiliated with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The resident will complete a teaching certificate program and will assist in teaching opportunities and precepting experiences for the University. Upon completion of this program, the resident will have acquired an advanced skill set and be prepared to assume a leadership role in advancing the profession of pharmacy and community pharmacy practice.
Residency Activities
• Disease state management in HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, solid organ transplant, and oncology
• Develop and present community outreach presentations for patients, caregivers, and case managers
• Medication therapy management (MTM)
• Recommend and administer routine and travel immunizations
• Enhance existing or develop new patient care programs
• Design and conduct independent, practice-based research
• Present research findings at regional and national meetings
• Develop and present a continuing education seminar for clinical pharmacists
• Provide clinical instruction to student pharmacists in didactic and experiential environments
• Gain pharmacy business and management leadership skills
• Complete a Teaching Certificate Program
Residency Program Benefits
• Competitive stipend and comprehensive medical plan
• Travel allowance for pharmacy-related conferences
• Residents are eligible for Paid Time Off (PTO). The rate at which you accrue your PTO will be based on your years of service, average hours per week, and position.
Candidate Requirements
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE accredited college or school of pharmacy
• Obtain Illinois and Missouri pharmacist licensure within 90 days of the start of the residency program
• Completed online resident position application
• Submission of all residency program application materials by January 2nd to PhORCAS
• Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three letters of recommendations
• Official University Transcripts
• Letter of Intent
• On-site or virtual interview (upon invitation)
• Register with the National Matching Service (NMS)
For more information contact
Jami Pachesa, PharmD, AAHIVP
Residency Program Director
jami.pachesa@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 is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, in partnership with the American Pharmacists Association.