Louisville

Welcome to our PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency Program at Baptist Health Louisville! We are thrilled you are considering us as you consider the next step in your pharmacy career. Our program is designed to provide you with a comprehensive and enriching experience that will help you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become an expert in ambulatory care. Whether you are looking to enhance your clinical expertise, leadership abilities, or teaching skills, our residency is structured to support your professional growth and help you achieve your career goals.

As you explore our program, you will find information on our diverse training opportunities, dedicated preceptors, and the vibrant community here in Louisville, KY. We are committed to creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment that challenges and empowers you. I encourage you to take a look at what makes our residency unique and reach out with any questions. We look forward to the possibility of helping you on your journey to becoming a leader in ambulatory care pharmacy!

Baptist Health Mission, Vision, and Faith-Based Values

Mission: Baptist Health demonstrated the love of Christ by providing and coordinating care and improving health in our communities.

Vision: Baptist Health will lead in clinical excellence, compassionate care, and growth to meet the needs of our patients.

Values: As a faith-based system, Baptist Health places special emphasis on our Core Values, treating all with Integrity, Respect, and Compassion, with a focus on Excellence and Collaboration in all that we do, helping us to experience the Joy of caring for others.

Pharmacy Services Mission and Vision Statement

Mission: To provide exemplary medication therapy to all patients to achieve therapeutic outcomes and enhance the patient’s quality of life; accomplishing this through effective provision of medication therapy, integrated clinical practice, and innovative technology.

Vision: We will advance the accessibility of pharmacy services through innovative application of skilled personnel and advanced technology to improve clinical outcomes and community health.

PGY2 Purpose: PGY2 residency programs build upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and PGY1 pharmacy residency training to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals, and objectives for advanced practice areas. Residents who successfully complete PGY2 residency programs are prepared for advanced patient care or other specialized positions, and board certification in the advanced practice area, if available.

Baptist Health Louisville is a 490-bed hospital that offers a wide range of healthcare services, making it an ideal practice site for pharmacy residents seeking comprehensive clinical experiences. The hospital has achieved Magnet® designation for excellence in nursing services four times from the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program, reflecting its commitment to superior patient care and a collaborative healthcare environment. This distinction, combined with a strong focus on professional development, creates a supportive setting for residents to engage with interdisciplinary teams and expand their clinical expertise.

Baptist Health Louisville is also a 10-time recipient of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky designation, showcasing its dedication to fostering a positive, enriching workplace culture. In addition to its accolades, the hospital has received numerous awards for quality and patient safety, particularly in areas like stroke care and heart failure management. Residents will benefit from diverse practice opportunities in ambulatory care settings while being part of a hospital system known for both clinical excellence and a strong commitment to innovation.

The PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency program is jointly sponsored by Baptist Health Louisville and Sullivan University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Residents are offered a variety of unique clinical training experiences at Baptist Health Louisville in a robust and supportive training environment that allows them to customize residency experiences based on their individual professional goals. Responsibilities include but are not limited to disease state management, interdisciplinary patient care, drug policy development and implementation, and education of pharmacy students, patients, and healthcare providers.

A strong emphasis is placed on academia, with opportunities for the resident to gain experience in teaching, facilitation, and coordination of multiple didactic courses as well as in experiential curricula at Sullivan University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. The Baptist Health Louisville PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency program prepares pharmacists to assume advanced patient care or academia positions as well as to pursue board certification in ambulatory care.

The PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency conducted by Baptist Health Louisville in Louisville, KY, is accredited by ASHP.

Positions

• One PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Residency position is available annually on a competitive basis
• Program begins early July depending on hospital orientation schedule

How to apply

Baptist Health Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran, and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

Baptist Health Louisville complies with ASHP accreditation requirements and utilizes the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS) for all applicants. All applicants must be registered with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacist (ASHP) Residency Matching Program.

Applications and all supporting documents are due by January 10, 2025 to include:

• One page letter of intent
• Curriculum vitae
• Official transcripts from your college of pharmacy
• Three references employing PhORCAS standardized reference form must be completed and submitted via PhORCAS. It is recommended that at least one of the references is a preceptor or mentor from your PGY1 program.