Paducah pharmacy residency program

Overview

Mission

Baptist Health Paducah’s Residency Program is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). PGY1 residency programs build upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and outcomes to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals, and objectives. Residents who successfully complete PGY1 residency programs will be skilled in diverse patient care, practice management, leadership, and education, and be prepared to provide patient care, seek board certification in pharmacotherapy (i.e., BCPS), and pursue advanced education and training opportunities including postgraduate year two (PGY2) residencies.

Why Choose Us

Our residency program is affiliated with the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy. The UK College of Pharmacy combines innovative teaching and hands-on interactive learning in a world premier facility. They provide the type of education that produces leaders in the field, which is evident in their nationally ranked Top 10 program. The College offers a four-year PharmD degree as well as MS and PhD degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences, and continues to offer innovative solutions around pharmacy practice and drug delivery. Via this affiliation with the college, our residents will be enrolled in the Teaching Certificate for Pharmacists Program as offered by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists. The college provides teaching opportunities in the classroom and Patient Care Laboratory to help fulfill the requirements of the program.

Program Highlights

The PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program at Baptist Health Paducah is designed to expand on the education provided by a PharmD curriculum and prepare its graduates for positions in clinical pharmacy practice or continuance to a specialty residency training. The PGY1 residency program is designed to enable the resident to engage in progressive pharmacy services in a variety of clinical settings for an acute care regional hospital. The resident is exposed to clinical and professional elements important to current practices of pharmacy. In addition to rotations and longitudinal activities, responsibilities include participation in committee meetings and initiatives, precepting students, presenting classroom lectures and conducting valuable research to improve pharmacy services. Resident experiences are customized and adapted throughout the year to allow them to meet their individual goals. Residency preceptors challenge the resident to excel in a supportive community environment and prepare them to be future leaders in the pharmacy profession.

Accreditation

ASHP PGY-1 Accreditation

Program Details

Research Opportunity

The resident must select a research project to be completed throughout the

residency year. This project should then be presented in poster format at a

pharmacy conference with an accompanying manuscript. The residency research project provides the resident with the opportunity to develop, implement, and assess a pharmacy-related topic with the goal of publishing the results in a peer-reviewed journal or implementation of a new pharmacy service.

Teaching and Learning

Our residency program is affiliated with the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy. The UK College of Pharmacy combines innovative teaching and hands-on interactive learning in a world premier facility. They provide the type of education that produces leaders in the field, which is evident in their nationally ranked Top 10 program. The College offers a four-year PharmD degree as well as MS and PhD degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences, and continues to offer innovative solutions around pharmacy practice and drug delivery. Via this affiliation with the college, our residents will be enrolled in the Teaching Certificate for Pharmacists Program as offered by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists. The college provides teaching opportunities in the classroom and Patient Care Laboratory to help fulfill the requirements of the program.

Elective Opportunities

Cardiology, Informatics, Perioperative Services, Transitions of Care

Mentorship Program

All residents will be expected to participate in the Baptist Health Paducah mentoring program.

The purpose of this program is to foster professional development and self-evaluation skills beyond what will occur within the scheduled activities of the residency.

Residents must select a preceptor as a residency mentor by the end of their orientation learning experience. The Residency Program Director, Director of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Manager, and Clinical Coordinator will not participate as mentors.

Mentor expectations are as followed:

  • Meet with mentee to review progress at least monthly for the first three months. Meet no less than quarterly thereafter.
  • Attend as many of the mentee’s presentations as possible.
  • Provide career guidance (goal setting, CV review at least quarterly, interview prep, etc.).
  • Provide general guidance and support to the mentee
  • Support mentee in pursuit of personal/professional balance and development of time management.
  • Serve as a sounding board for mentee problems and frustrations.
  • Serve as an advocate for the mentee and his/her success.
  • Help ensure timely completion of assigned projects
  • Provide mentee-specific details and perspective to RAC and RPD, including keeping the
  • RPD apprised of any difficulties the mentee may be experiencing, and assist with resident development plan

Application And Admissions

Eligibility Criteria

All applicants must be graduates of or candidates for graduation from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited Doctor of Pharmacy program and must be eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Selection Process

Applications for the residency program will be completed online via PhORCAS. Application

documentation must be submitted by the deadline posted on the Baptist Health Paducah

Pharmacy Residency webpage.

Application materials required by PhORCAS:

  • Applicant demographics (address, phone, email, citizenship, GPA, etc.)
  • Extracurricular and professional activities
  • Applicant letter of intent
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcript from an accredited College of Pharmacy
  • Three completed references
Important Dates

The application deadline will be selected each year, usually within the first two weeks of January.

Program Benefits

Salary and Benefits

Stipend: ~ $55,100/year

Office space and amenities: Each resident is assigned a personal desk space with laptop computer and double monitors. In addition, each resident has access to desk phone, office supplies, copier and fax machines.

Vacation, holiday and sick leave: Residents will accrue vacation leave and sick time as a regular Baptist Health employee. Residents will be required to staff one to two holidays.

Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Coverage: Residents are eligible for benefit packages as an employee of Baptist Health Louisville. Plan options are discussed during hospital employee orientation.

Residents are also eligible for travel reimbursement and professional leave for conferences.