PGY-1 PHARMACY RESIDENCY

Special Features

 

  • This is a 12-month program which can be tailored to the background and interests of the residents.

  • Pharmacy residents will work closely with Southern New Mexico Family Medicine Residents during the inpatient and outpatient experiences.

  • Opportunity to provide comprehensive medical care in an underserved, border community.

Curriculum

Required 4-6 Week Block Rotations

 

ACUTE CARE

  • Critical Care I

  • Family Medicine Inpatient Service I and II

  • Internal Medicine

  • Infectious Disease

  • Emergency Medicine*

AMBULATORY CARE

  • Family Medicine Clinic

  • Oncology*

ELECTIVE ROTATIONS
(2 BLOCKS)

  • Anticoagulation Services

  • Pediatrics

  • Emergency Medicine*

  • Oncology*

  • Critical Care II

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*Residents shall choose either Emergency Medicine or Oncology as one of the required experiences. They may choose the other as an elective.

Longitudinal Rotations

 

PATIENT CARE

  • Continuity Clinic

  • Inpatient Staffing

PHARMACY PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

  • Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee

  • Drug Monograph

  • Medication Safety

  • Medication Use Evaluation

  • Formulary Management

  • Management of Drug Shortages

  • Antimicrobial Stewardship

  • Department Leadership

EDUCATION

  • Pharmacy and Nursing In-services

  • Co-precepting Pharmacy Students

  • Journal Club

  • Family Medicine Didactic Presentations

  • CE Presentation during Grand Rounds or a Professional Conference (optional)

RESEARCH

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES

  • Attend National Meetings

  • BLS, ACLS & PALS Certifications

  • Pharmacists Clinician Course/Hours (optional)

  • Community Outreach Opportunities

Application Information

 

Submit an application to PhORCAS with the following:

  • Letter of Intent

  • Curriculum vitae

  • College of Pharmacy Transcript

  • Three letters of recommendation from healthcare professionals

Application deadline: January 3

Interview required: Yes

Requirements & Benefits

Applicant Requirements

  • Must obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy in the U.S.

  • Be eligible for a license to practice pharmacy in New Mexico

Benefits

  • Estimated stipend: $50,000

  • Paid time off: 80 hours

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Travel and registration paid for ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Western States Residency Conference