Learning experiences

Learning experiences are typically longitudinal and range in length from six weeks to nine weeks. Committee involvement and projects typically range from three to ten months. Hours per week vary by rotation.

Required:

  • Orientation: 4-6 weeks
  • Staffing – retail meds-to-beds: 19 weeks
  • Staffing – specialty pharmacy: 19 weeks
  • Specialty Pharmacy Clinical Patient Management I
  • Specialty Pharmacy Clinical Patient Management II
  • Residency project
  • Ambulatory care – primary care
  • Ambulatory care – anticoagulation clinic
  • Committee leadership with drug class review
  • Practice management

Electives:

  • Ambulatory care – Cardiology
  • Ambulatory care – Bariatrics and obesity medicine
  • Ambulatory care – Pediatrics
  • Ambulatory care – Vulnerable populations
  • Specialty pharmacy – Transitions of care and Comprehensive Medication Management
  • Infusion pharmacy
  • Medication safety

Presentations and projects:

  • C.E. Presentation
  • Business Plan
  • Journal clubs
  • Presentations/in-services
  • Patient education materials

Teaching opportunities:

In addition to the optional Teaching and Learning Certificate through Virginia Commonwealth University, residents have the opportunity to participate in the following:

  • Precept advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPEs)
  • VCU School of Pharmacy Foundations Course (i.e., skills lab)
  • Rotation specific education for patients, students, providers and pharmacy staff

Conferences:

  • ASHP Mid-Year Clinical Meeting (December)
  • Regional residency conference (April-May)
  • NASP Annual Meeting & Expo (attendance/presentation opportunities based on project selection and abstract acceptance, when applicable)

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