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

  • Matched resident must be a licensed pharmacist intern prior to July 1st in the State of California
  • 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

  • Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave: 15 days paid time off
  • Travel Stipend: Amount to be determined
  • 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