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)