Curriculum

This PGY1 pharmacy residency program builds on Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education and outcomes to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions, eligible for board certification, and eligible for postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training. The program is structured to suit the individual needs of the resident and to provide an environment of quality training and pharmaceutical care.

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Rotations

Required Rotations

Orientation to Hospital Pharmacy Practice
Intro to Staffing under Licensure
Infectious Disease and Antimicrobial Stewardship
Nutritional Support
Pharmacy Administration
Anemia Management (1 day/week during administration block)
Transitions of Care
Ambulatory Care @ AltaMed Clinic (Off-Site)
Concentrated Research Block

Elective Rotations

HIV, HCV, and OPAT Ambulatory Care Pharmacy (Off-Site)
Critical Care (Off-Site)
Infectious Disease and Antimicrobial Stewardship II
Transitions of Care II
Advanced Pharmacy Administration
Academia (Off-site)
Pharmacy Informatics

Required Longitudinal Rotations

Pharmacy Administration and Quality Assurance
Research
Staffing
Educating and Precepting

Additional Responsibilities

Teaching Certificate Program

Residents will be awarded a teaching certificate from Chapman University, School of Pharmacy at the end of the year after completion of several requisite activities, seminars, and assignments. Students will also be encouraged to go on-site to proctor exams and lead conferences. Residents will also oversee IPPE and APPE students from various schools.

Research Project

Per ASHP, pharmacy-related research is mandatory competency area that must be completed. Residents will pair off with a pharmacy research mentor to conduct a longitudinal research project, with final write-up suitable for publication due at the end of residency. Presentation at conferences is encouraged.

Administrative Duties

Residents will report pertinent data to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee on a regular basis, along with presenting in-services to the inpatient staff. Residents must also present formulary monographs and drug usage evaluations to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee on a regular basis.