PGY 1/ 2 Medication Use Safety and Policy

The PGY1+2 MUSP Residency consists of a series of learning experiences that span a 24-month period.  Specific learning experiences and goals will be accomplished in discrete blocks of time, while others will occur longitudinally throughout the duration of the residency.

PGY-1

PG-1 Core learning experiences include internal medicine, ambulatory care, pediatrics, critical care, transitions of care, health system administration/leadership, cardiology, and antimicrobial stewardship/ID. The resident will have the opportunity to participate in an on-call formulary stewardship program, MUE/cost-savings project, longitudinal/research project, and optional teaching or research certificate programs.

* Residents complete all requirements of the YNHH PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency, with exception of the required 4 weeks Medication Safety rotation and the 6-week Hospital Pharmacy Practice rotation. (See PGY-1 program brochure for program details.)

PGY-2

PGY2-MUSP required learning experiences include: Foundations of Med Safety. Administration & Leadership. Supply Chain/Procurement. Data Analytics. Specialty Pharmacy/Ambulatory. Automation & Technology. Pediatric Medication Safety. Transitions of Care. Perioperative Services. Medication Safety. Drug Use Policy. Regulatory & Accreditation. Applied Pharmacy Managemen and Project Management. 

PGY2-MUSP electives could include: Drug Diversion, Investigational Drug Service, Pharmacy Operations, Sterile & Non-Sterile Compounding, Home Infusion, or Medication Safety-Non-YNHH Delivery Network. Graduates will be equipped to oversee an organization’s medication safety program.

 
*Any shift, including night shift, may be filled at the discretion of the residency director.

PGY-2 Medication Use Safety and Policy Residency Requirements for Graduation

1. Achieved for residency (ACHR) must be satisfied for at least 80% of ASHP residency objectives. ACHR will be satisfied when an objective is marked as achieved on at least two occasions or there is other documentation demonstrating achievement of the objective as evaluated by the RPC/RPD.
2. Completion of all rotation and staffing requirements as noted above
3. Compliance with all pharmacist’s mandatory requirements (i.e. current pharmacist license in good standing on file, completion of all mandatory training).
4. Program Deliverables- Completed documents for each checklist item must be uploaded to the resident’s portfolio.
   • Develop and deliver Continuing Education, Medication Safety Event Debrief session, or pharmacy grand rounds (1)
   • Develop and deliver Medication Safety/Quality Presentation (1)
   • Conduct major project with presentation at one  regional or national conferences, other opportunities to present may be considered (1)
   • Deliver In-services (2)
   • Participate in Community Service (1) (e.g. Vaccine clinic, Refugee clinic)
   • Successfully complete ASHP Medication Safety Certificate program
   • Develop or revise drug monograph, policy, or guideline (1)
   • Co-Precept Pharmacy APPE student or PGY1 Resident
   • Prepare one manuscript (including two drafts with preceptor feedback). The final (third) version should be in a format suitable for publication.
   • Successfully complete teaching Certificate Program, if  not completed during the PGY1 program
   • Optional: Completion of Resident Research Certificate Program

The learning experiences will include a series of learning activities designed to expose the resident to many facets of pharmacy practice with guidance from the preceptor. An individual resident plan and calendar will be developed for each resident.

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Note: We are unable to accept applicants with F1 status/OPTs and unable to sponsor F1-B visas at this time.