
PGY1 COMMUNITY-BASED RESIDENCY
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited
Residency Description
Mission Wellness Pharmacy is a specialty pharmacy. Capable of handling
complex conditions, we strive to provide specialized patient and clinical
support to ensure optimal care. As a specialty pharmacy serving San Francisco
and throughout California, we assist patients who need clinical support
for HIV, hepatitis C, transplant, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriasis,
to name a few.
The PGY1 Community based Pharmacy Residency at Mission Wellness Pharmacy
will prepare its graduates to function as Community Pharmacist Practitioners
who are able to provide direct patient care services, including, comprehensive
therapy management, disease-state management, preventive care, point of
care testing, prior authorization mitigation, and procure specialty medications,
in addition to gaining research and clinical experiences in the community
specialty setting. The resident will develop leadership skills including
manage and operate a community pharmacy, develop clinical service, as
well as precept and mentor students.
Community Based PGY1 Pharmacy Program Purpose
The purpose of the PGY1 Community Based Pharmacy Residency is to build
upon the doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) education and outcomes to develop
community–based pharmacist practitioners with diverse patient care,
leadership, and education skills who are eligible to pursue advanced training
opportunities including post graduate year two (PGY2) residencies and
professional certification.
Learning experiences listed with an asterisk are block. All others are
longitudinal
REQUIRED LEARNING EXPERIENCES
- Direct Patient Care
- Management and Leadership
- Ambulatory Care*
- Point of Care Testing
- Research*
- Teaching
- Orientation*
ELECTIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES
- Ambulatory Care (6 weeks)
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for the PGY1 Community Based Pharmacy Residency at Mission
Wellness, applicants must be a graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy
and eligible for California licensure. Applicants undergo an onsite interview.
ASHP Match Code: 247515
Requirements for PGY1 Community-Based Residency
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Matched resident must be a licensed pharmacist intern prior to July 1st in the State of California
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Matched resident must be a licensed pharmacist in the State of California
prior to October 1st
- Matched residents must have a current BLS certificate at the start of the
residency year
Application Procedure for Community Based Pharmacy Residency
Applicants must participate in the ASHP Match Program. See
PhORCAS for all details and submission requirements
- Your personal letter of intent
- Three letters of recommendation are required – We recommend two from
pharmacy preceptors and one from an employer, if applicable
- Application deadline is 1/8/2021
Interview Process
Successful applicants will receive correspondence inviting them for an
onsite interview.
Duration Type: 12 months/Residency
Starting Date: July 15th, 2021
Number of positions: 2
Stipend: $54,000 per year, paid twice monthly
Benefits
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Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave: 15 days paid time off
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Travel Stipend: Amount to be determined
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Insurance: Medical/Dental/Vision Plan
Residency Program Director
Maria Lopez, Pharm.D., AAHIVP
Mission Wellness Pharmacy
2424 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
For more information about the residency, please contact:
residency@missionwellness.com