Southwestern Oklahoma State University College of Pharmacy and Walgreens
PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program, Oklahoma City, OK (NMS Code #213115
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. Our residency program Mission Statement: To provide postgraduate training that enables residents to achieve their professional goals, become a leader within the profession, provide compassionate care for members of their communities, and contribute to the Walgreen Company’s advancement in health care.
The residency program is based at a Walgreens retail pharmacy, as well as a Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy, in the Oklahoma City metro area. These two settings offer the resident exposure to common chronic disease states and complex therapies for various conditions. The pharmacists at these sites work closely with medical staff, case workers, and clinical coordinators to provide optimal drug therapy for patients. In addition, residents gain insight on management issues that can affect the implementation of patient care services in the community pharmacy setting.
The residency is offered in partnership with Southwestern Oklahoma State University College of Pharmacy. This partnership allows the resident the opportunity to gain experiences in the delivery of clinical pharmacy services at ambulatory care clinics in the Oklahoma City area. The resident actively participates in didactic and laboratory teaching activities at the College, as well as precepting opportunities at the practice sites.
Residency Activities
The resident will participate in the provision of patient care services through the following:
• Development of health and wellness programs
• Disease state management programs in HIV, GI, pulmonology, transplant, neurological disorders, and chronic inflammatory diseases
• Specialty medication procurement and billing processes
• Medication therapy management
• Pharmacist-administered immunizations
• Community outreach programs, including giving presentations and volunteering at health fairs and an indigent care clinic pharmacy
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 appropriate regional and national professional meetings
• Execute marketing strategies for the promotion of patient care services
• Provide clinical instruction to student pharmacists at the college and pharmacy
• Participate in the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy-ASHP Teaching Certificate for Pharmacists
Program
Residency Program Benefits
• Competitive stipend and comprehensive medical plan
• Travel allowance for pharmacy-related conferences
• Paid Time Off (PTO)-Residents accrue approximately 10 paid time off days during the program. Accrual rate is
based on the average hours worked and length of time in position
Candidate Requirements
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from a college of pharmacy accredited by ACPE
• U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status
• Oklahoma pharmacist license preferably within 60 days, but no later than 90 days, after the start of the residency program
• Completion of the online resident position application
• Submission of all residency application materials by January 10th to PhORCAS
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three professional references
• A letter of intent explaining why you are pursuing a community pharmacy residency and what you hope to
gain from the residency program
• Official pharmacy school transcripts
• On-site interview (upon invitation)
• Presentation at on-site interview on a pharmacy topic of the candidate’s choice
• Registered with the National Matching Service
For more information contact
Nancy Toedter Williams, PharmD
Residency Program Director
nancy.williams@swosu.edu
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 Southwestern Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City, OK, is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, in partnership with the American Pharmacists Association.