Changes to telemedicine coverage for Medicare patients

Effective October 1, 2025, the telemedicine flexibilities for patients of Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and TRICARE programs have expired. For patients insured by these plans, this impacts any upcoming virtual visits with your healthcare provider. 

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Program details

Rotations

Rotations are typically longitudinal, varying from 5 weeks to 10 months in length. Hours per week vary by rotation.

Required

  • Orientation: 4-6 weeks
  • Staffing
  • Medication Therapy Management
  • Specialty Pharmacy Operations and Management
  • Residency Project
  • Ambulatory Care – Vulnerable Populations
  • Ambulatory Care – Primary Care
  • Ambulatory Care – Anticoagulation Clinic
  • Committee Leadership

Electives

  • Ambulatory Care – Advanced Vulnerable
  • Populations
  • Teaching and Learning Certificate
  • Infusion pharmacy: 5 weeks
  • Medication Safety: 5 weeks

Presentations/ Projects

  • Business Plan 
  • Journal clubs
  • Presentations/in-services
  • Patient education materials

Teaching opportunities

In addition to the optional Teaching and Learning Certificate, the resident will have the opportunity to participate in the following:

  • Precept advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPEs)
  • Participation in 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)

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