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Pharmacy Residency Program

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Program Purpose

PGY1 pharmacy residency programs build on Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education and outcomes to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions, eligible for board certification, and eligible for postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training.

Overview

The CCIRH Pharmacy Residency (PGY-1) is a one-year program set in a community hospital, designed to build on Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication-related care of patients.

The program is designed to expose the resident to a variety of practice areas in an acute care and ambulatory environment to build and expand the knowledge and skills necessary for direct patient care. The program offers a variety of opportunities for the resident to develop critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills necessary to optimize patient care outcomes. Required rotational experiences include: orientation, internal medicine, cardiology, critical care, infectious disease, emergency medicine, ambulatory care, and advanced ambulatory care. Required longitudinal experiences include: operational pharmacy practice, advanced operational pharmacy practice, longitudinal research project, education in pharmacy, and leadership in pharmacy. Elective experiences offered include: primary care medication management, nutrition support, sterile preparations, psychiatry pharmacy, hematology/oncology, and administration.

Residents present research posters at ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting* each December and complete a final research presentation at the Florida Residency Conference* every May. Residents will also be involved in other research, such as medication use evaluations (MUEs) and drug monographs, as well as educational opportunities, including presenting journal clubs and case presentations to healthcare practitioners and student precepting throughout the year. In addition, residents will have the opportunity to gain teaching experience through optional participation in a teaching certificate program, serve as preceptors for APPE students, and provide drug information and in-services to clinical staff throughout the hospital during various experiences. Residents will have longitudinal involvement in the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Residency Advisory Committee, department meetings, and medication safety meetings. They will also complete a variety of projects and presentations including, but not limited to, one continuing education program, one preceptor development pearl, and at least one medication use evaluation.

Special Features of CCIRH

Founded by Garnett Radin, R.N., in 1932, Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital is a 332-bed, not for profit hospital offering comprehensive medical services to the Treasure Coast community. The Welsh Heart Center, Scully-Welsh Cancer Center and Scully Endoscopy Center offer full-service programs and a multidisciplinary approach. Healthcare professionals represent specialties including orthopedic services, minimally invasive vascular surgery, neurosurgery, stroke services, robotic surgery, a state-of-the-art wound healing center, bariatric surgery and the only maternity wing in the community. The hospital features all private rooms and is the largest private-sector employer in Indian River County.

The Department of Pharmacy provides 24-hour service with a professional staff of approximately 27 pharmacists with 9 being board certified in their area of practice.

Pharmacists are actively involved within ambulatory care, emergency services, the intensive care unit, antimicrobial stewardship, and decentralized on the general medical floors. Pharmacists also serve as pharmacy student preceptors and provide discharge medication counseling.

Starting Date:
Mid June
Application Deadline:
Jan 1
Duration/Type:
12 mo (54 wk)/PGY1 residency
Number Positions:
2
Estimated Stipend:
$49,000
Interview Required:
Yes
Pharmacist Staff:
27
Non-Pharmacist Staff:
15
Total Beds:
335
Benefits:
Paid vacation/holidays/sick leave, health/life insurance, and reimbursement for clinical and professional meetings.

Please peruse our Residency Manual for in depth information regarding the program, policies , and requirements to graduate.

CONTACT

Pharmacy Residency (PGY-1) Director

Nikki Brooks, PharmD, BCACP, CPh

Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
Department of Pharmacy

1000 36th Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32960
Email: [email protected]

2020 RECRUITMENT EVENTS LIST

The residency advisory committee tailors the residency to meet the needs and interests of the resident. If a resident seeks to pursue a second year residency program, we will work with the schedule and preceptors to expose the resident to their preferred specialty area prior to midyear.

Mandatory Rotational Experiences

Orientation
6 weeks
Internal Medicine
6 weeks
Cardiology
6 weeks
Infectious Disease
6 weeks
Critical Care
6 weeks
Ambulatory Care
6 weeks
Emergency Medicine
6 weeks

Mandatory Longitudinal Experiences

Operational Pharmacy Practice
10 weekends (20 weeks)
Advanced Operational Pharmacy Practice
10 weekends (20 weeks)
Longitudinal Research Project
46 weeks (3-5 hours/week)
Education in Pharmacy
46 weeks (2-5 hours/month)
Leadership in Pharmacy
46 weeks (2-5 hours/month)

Electives

Each resident is to select 2 elective experiences Other elective options may be available with RPD discussion.

Health System Pharmacy Administration
4 weeks
Hematology/Oncology
4 weeks
Sterile Preparations
4 weeks
Advanced Emergency Medicine
4 weeks
Primary Care Medication Management
4 weeks
Nutrition Support
4 weeks

Some Interesting Experience Components

Staffing/Pharmacy Consult Service
Operational Pharmacy Practice
Residency Project
Advanced Operational Pharmacy Practice
P&T Committee meetings Medication use evaluation
Longitudinal Research Project
Hospital Lectures
Leadership
CE Lecture
Education

Resident Profile

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Name:
Etien Mamutaj
Credentials:
Pharm.D.
Program:
PGY1 Pharmacy
Email:
[email protected]
Hometown:
Palm Harbor, FL
Undergrad:
University of Florida
Pharmacy School:
University of Florida
Post-Residency Plans/Goals:
After I complete my PGY-1, I would like to pursue board certification while helping implement pharmacogenetic testing in conjunction with our interventional cardiology department. Beyond that, I am looking to pursue further training with a PGY-2 in pharmacogenomics. My long-term goals include becoming an inpatient clinical preceptor for pharmacy students/residents and expanding the use of personalized medicine in our communities.
Unique Fact/Fun Fact/Hobbies:
I like anything related to the water! You can find me fishing at the beach or playing tennis, racquetball, or working out in my free time. I also enjoy trading stocks/ cryptocurrencies and reading about new medical and technological advances.
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Name:
Suzzanna Rayfield
Credentials:
Pharm.D.
Program:
PGY1 Pharmacy
Email:
[email protected]
Hometown:
West Palm Beach, FL
Undergrad:
Bachelors in Biological Sciences at Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton FL
Pharmacy School:
University of Florida, Jacksonville FL
Post-Residency Plans/Goals:
After residency I plan on pursing a clinical pharmacist role and becoming a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS). I would love to precept students and residents to give back to the pharmacists that trained me. I also plan on staying involved in professional organizations and becoming a life-long learner.
Unique Fact/Fun Fact/Hobbies:
In my free time I enjoy spending time with family and getting competitive over any/all party games. I love exploring new places and trying new food. Fun fact: I have two pets: Aayla the golden retriever, named after a jedi, and Ming Ming the guinea pig, named after the Wonder Pets duck.

CLEVELAND CLINIC INDIAN RIVER HOSPITAL
PGY1 PHARMACY RESIDENCY

Positions Available: 2, 54-week contract

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Interested applicants must be PharmD graduates of accredited college of pharmacy, be eligible for licensure in the State of Florida, and submit the standard application materials and supplements through PhORCAS.

standard requirements:

  • Letter of Intent
  • CV
  • 3 standard reference forms in PhORCAS
  • Official college transcripts

Along with the following supplements:

  1. We request a minimum of one (two is preferred) of your three references should come from a preceptor who you have worked with in a clinical setting, related to an APPE in acute or ambulatory care. The clinical preceptor should be able to comment on your scope of responsibility, total patient load, level of autonomy, clinical abilities, and organizational and time management skills. All 3 reference writers should use the standard PhORCAS template to submit their candidate recommendation and comment on a minimum of 7 of the 13 listed candidate characteristics.

  2. A response to the following essay statement is required for acceptance.
    The essay response should be no longer than one page in length. An application will not be reviewed if this statement is missing. Please note that the essay is separate from your letter of intent. Reflecting on your APPE rotations, please provide a piece of critical feedback you have received from one of your preceptors on a direct patient care rotation.
    Explain how you have incorporated this feedback into your practice and/ or worked to improve in this area.

    Access PhORCAS

In addition to uploading the above documents into PhORCAS, Residency Candidates must complete the CCIRH Online Application. If not posted upon reviewing, check back at a later date.

Candidate Qualifications:

Please note: CCIRH will not consider applicants with less than a 3.0 GPA or equivalent, nor will we consider those from a Pass/Fail school of pharmacy.
Residency Matching Program: ASHP National Matching Service (NMS) code is 154513
Please submit all application materials via Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS). Deadline for receipt of these materials to be considered for an on-site interview is January 1, 2022 by 11:59 PM.
Cleveland Clinic Health-System Residency sites agree that no person at these sites will solicit, accept, or use any ranking-related information from any residency applicant.

NOTE:

  1. Residency applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States. Cleveland Clinic Pharmacy does not sponsor applicants for work Visas.
  2. Appointments of applicants to residency positions may be contingent upon the applicants satisfying certain eligibility requirements [e.g., graduating from accredited college of pharmacy, obtaining pharmacist license in Ohio (for Ohio sites) or Florida (for Florida sites) within 90 days of start date, and successful completion of a pre-employment physical and drug screen, including testing for nicotine].
  3. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate OPT (Optional Practical Training) Visas for the Cleveland Clinic Pharmacy Residency Program as the program extends beyond 12 months.
  4. The Cleveland Clinic Pharmacy Residency Program does not meet the qualifications of an OPT STEM employer because Cleveland Clinic is not enrolled in E-Verify
  5. Candidates must meet all requirements at the time of application deadline
  6. The Center for Health Sciences Education and Cleveland Clinic are committed to valuing all people through our organization, regardless of background or culture. A diverse and inclusive environment for students and staff and culturally appropriate care for our patients, are essential to fulfilling our vision to be the best place for care anywhere and the best place to work in healthcare. We welcome students from diverse backgrounds and cultures
  7. Cleveland Clinic requires all employees to demonstrate proof of full COVID-19 Vaccination.

CONTACT

Pharmacy Residency (PGY-1) Director

Nikki Brooks, PharmD, BCACP, CPh

Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
Department of Pharmacy

1000 36th Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32960
Email: [email protected]

2020 RECRUITMENT EVENTS LIST

Residency Program Manual 2022-2023

Manual Appendices/Resident Policies and attachments

Sample Resident Schedule

MANUAL APPENDICES

Appendix A

PGY-1 Resident Statement of Agreement
PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Resident Statement of Agreement [UNDER REVISION]

Appendix B

Pre-Experience Checklist

Appendix C

Post-Experience Checklist

Appendix D

Presentation Evaluation Form

Appendix E

Topic Discussion Evaluation Form

Appendix F

ASHP Accreditation Standard for Postgraduate Year One (PGY-1) Pharmacy Residency Programs

Appendix G

ASHP Guidance Document for Required Competency Areas, Goals, and Objectives for Postgraduate Year One (PGY-1) Pharmacy Residency Programs

Appendix I

Pharmacy Residency Procedure: Leave of Absence

Appendix J

ASHP Accreditation Standard for Postgraduate Year One (PGY-2) Pharmacy Residency Programs

Appendix K

ASHP Required Competency Areas, Goals, and Objectives for Postgraduate Year One (PGY-2) Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residencies

Appendix L

Pharmacy Residency Dismissal Policy

Appendix M

Non-Smoking Policy

Appendix N

Employee Travel/Professional Development Policy

Appendix O

Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Policy

Appendix P

Pharmacy Residency SOP – Resident Duty Hours

Appendix P1

Pharmacy Residency Duty Hour appendix: Moonlighting

Appendix Q

Pharmacy Residency Policy – Licensure

Appendix R

Journal Club Evaluation Form

Appendix S (2021-2022)

PGY-1 Successful Completion of Residency

Appendix S (2022-2023)

PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Successful Completion of Residency [UNDER REVISION]

Appendix T

CCIRH Preceptor Manual [UNDER REVISION]

Appendix U

PGY-1 Program Structure Table

Appendix U

PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Program Structure Table [UNDER REVISION]

Appendix V

Residency Program 3-Part Assessment Strategy

Appendix W

Preceptor Appointment and Reappointment

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Program Purpose

PGY2 Program Purpose: PGY2 pharmacy residency programs build on Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education and PGY1 pharmacy residency programs to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists in specialized areas of practice. PGY2 residencies provide residents with opportunities to function independently as practitioners by conceptualizing and integrating accumulated experience and knowledge and incorporating both into the provision of patient care or other advanced practice settings. Residents who successfully complete an accredited PGY2 pharmacy residency are prepared for advanced patient care, academic, or other specialized positions, along with board certification, if available.

Overview

The Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital Ambulatory Care Residency (PGY-2) prepares graduates in three areas important for a clinical specialist: clinical practice, precepting, and research. Not only will residents develop the clinical skills to manage complex chronic disease states in a variety of outpatient settings, they will also develop operational skills to initiate and/or expand clinical pharmacy services. Resident graduates will be ready to precept a wide range of learners and be able to conduct research projects from conception to publication.

The PGY2 Ambulatory Care resident will practice at the Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital; including hospital based clinics on the main campus, as well as satellite clinics. The pharmacist-driven ambulatory care clinics utilize consult agreements that allow pharmacists to initiate, discontinue, and modify medications for the disease states delegated by the physician. Residents will gain experience in a variety of practice areas, including: primary care, anticoagulation, cardiology, endocrinology, pharmacy administration, leadership, hematology, pulmonology, and education. Residents will care for patients in clinics, as well as participate in patient education, serve as preceptors, and provide discharge counseling. In addition to completing a research project and drug use evaluation/quality improvement project, the resident will present at the Florida Resident Conference, monthly Lunch N Learn seminars, and leadership journal club.

Starting Date:
Early July
Application Deadline:
Jan 1
Duration/Type:
12 mo (54 wk)/PGY2 residency
Number Positions:
1
Estimated Stipend:
$52,000
Interview Required:
Yes
Pharmacist Staff:
27
Non-Pharmacist Staff:
15
Total Beds:
335
Benefits:
Paid vacation/holidays/sick leave, health/life insurance, and reimbursement for clinical and professional meetings.

Please peruse our Residency Manual for in depth information regarding the program, policies , and requirements to graduate.

CONTACT

Ambulatory Care Residency (PGY-2) Director

Nikki Brooks, PharmD, BCACP, CPh

Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
Department of Pharmacy

1000 36th Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32960
email: [email protected]

The residency advisory committee tailors the residency to meet the needs and interests of the resident. An individual training plan is created for each resident to achieve resident’s program and professional goals. This will be based on ASHP requirements, clinic needs, each resident’s previous PGY1 experience, professional goals, and personal interests.

The PGY2 Ambulatory Care Program is developed into 4, 3-month-block scheduled learning experiences, adjusted annually based on clinic and resident needs. Specific required and elective experiences are shown below with a sample block schedule at the end.

Mandatory Experiences

Orientation
4 weeks
Anticoagulation 1 & 2
Longitudinal (1 year total)
Diabetes 1 & 2
Longitudinal (1 year total)
Primary Care 1 & 2
Longitudinal (1 year total)
Heart Failure Clinic
4 weeks
Infectious Diseases - didactic
2 weeks
Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Administration
Longitudinal (1 year)
Hematology/Oncology
4 weeks
DUE/Quality Project
4 weeks
Psychiatric Pharmacy - Didactic
2 weeks
Research
Longitudinal (1 year)
Education in Pharmacy
Longitudinal (1 year)
Leadership in Pharmacy
Longitudinal (1 year)
Transitions of Care – Cardiology
4 weeks

Elective Experiences

Each resident is to select 1 elective. Other elective options may be available with RPD discussion.

Advanced Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Administration
4 weeks
Population Health Management
4 weeks
Emergency Medicine
4 weeks

Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency

Positions Available: 1, 54-week contract

Application Requirements for PGY2 Programs

Interested applicants must be PharmD graduates of accredited college of pharmacy, be eligible for licensure in the State of Florida, and submit the standard application materials and supplements through PhORCAS.

standard requirements:

  • Letter of Intent
  • CV
  • 3 standard reference forms in PhORCAS
  • Official college transcripts

Along with the following supplements:

  1. We request a minimum of one (two is preferred) of your three references should come from a preceptor who you have worked with in a clinical setting, related to an APPE in acute or ambulatory care. The clinical preceptor should be able to comment on your scope of responsibility, total patient load, level of autonomy, clinical abilities, and organizational and time management skills. All 3 reference writers should use the standard PhORCAS template to submit their candidate recommendation and comment on a minimum of 7 of the 13 listed candidate characteristics.

  2. A response to the following essay statement is required for acceptance.
    The essay response should be no longer than one page in length. An application will not be reviewed if this statement is missing. Please note that the essay is separate from your letter of intent. Reflecting on your APPE rotations, please provide a piece of critical feedback you have received from one of your preceptors on a direct patient care rotation.
    Explain how you have incorporated this feedback into your practice and/ or worked to improve in this area.

    Access PhORCAS

In addition to uploading the above documents into PhORCAS, Residency Candidates must complete the CCIRH Online Application. If not posted upon reviewing, check back at a later date.

Candidate Qualifications:

Please note: CCIRH will not consider applicants with less than a 3.0 GPA or equivalent, nor will we consider those from a Pass/Fail school of pharmacy.
Residency Matching Program: ASHP National Matching Service (NMS) code is 650165 Please submit all application materials via Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS). Deadline for receipt of these materials to be considered for an on-site interview is January 1, 2022 by 11:59 PM.
For the PGY-2 residency program (Ambulatory Care), a Pharmacy (PGY-1) Residency or equivalent experience is required. Cleveland Clinic Health-System Residency sites agree that no person at these sites will solicit, accept, or use any ranking-related information from any residency applicant.

NOTE:

  1. Residency applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States. Cleveland Clinic Pharmacy does not sponsor applicants for work Visas
  2. Appointments of applicants to residency positions may be contingent upon the applicants satisfying certain eligibility requirements [e.g., graduating from accredited college of pharmacy, obtaining pharmacist license in Ohio (for Ohio sites) or Florida (for Florida sites) within 90 days of start date, and successful completion of a pre-employment physical and drug screen, including testing for nicotine]
  3. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate OPT (Optional Practical Training) Visas for the Cleveland Clinic Pharmacy Residency Program as the program extends beyond 12 months
  4. The Cleveland Clinic Pharmacy Residency Program does not meet the qualifications of an OPT STEM employer because Cleveland Clinic is not enrolled in E-Verify
  5. Candidates must meet all requirements at the time of application deadline
  6. The Center for Health Sciences Education and Cleveland Clinic are committed to valuing all people through our organization, regardless of background or culture. A diverse and inclusive environment for students and staff and culturally appropriate care for our patients, are essential to fulfilling our vision to be the best place for care anywhere and the best place to work in healthcare. We welcome students and residents from diverse backgrounds and cultures
  7. Cleveland Clinic requires all employees to demonstrate proof of full COVID-19 Vaccination
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CONTACT

Pharmacy Residency (PGY-1) Director

Nikki Brooks, PharmD, BCACP, CPh

Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
Department of Pharmacy

1000 36th Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32960
Email: [email protected]

2020 RECRUITMENT EVENTS LIST

Applicants are invited to review the Program Manual, appendices, policies, and sample resident schedule.

Pharmacy Residency Program Manual 2022-2023

Manual Appendices/Resident Policies and attachments

Sample Resident Schedule

MANUAL APPENDICES

Appendix A

PGY-1 Resident Statement of Agreement
PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Resident Statement of Agreement [UNDER REVISION]

Appendix B

Pre-Experience Checklist

Appendix C

Post-Experience Checklist

Appendix D

Presentation Evaluation Form

Appendix E

Topic Discussion Evaluation Form

Appendix F

ASHP Accreditation Standard for Postgraduate Year One (PGY-1) Pharmacy Residency Programs

Appendix G

ASHP Guidance Document for Required Competency Areas, Goals, and Objectives for Postgraduate Year One (PGY-1) Pharmacy Residency Programs

Appendix I

Pharmacy Residency Procedure: Leave of Absence

Appendix J

ASHP Accreditation Standard for Postgraduate Year One (PGY-2) Pharmacy Residency Programs

Appendix K

ASHP Required Competency Areas, Goals, and Objectives for Postgraduate Year One (PGY-2) Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residencies

Appendix L

Pharmacy Residency Dismissal Policy

Appendix M

Non-Smoking Policy

Appendix N

Employee Travel/Professional Development Policy

Appendix O

Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Policy

Appendix P

Pharmacy Residency SOP – Resident Duty Hours

Appendix P1

Pharmacy Residency Duty Hour appendix: Moonlighting

Appendix Q

Pharmacy Residency Policy – Licensure

Appendix R

Journal Club Evaluation Form

Appendix S (2021-2022)

PGY-1 Successful Completion of Residency

Appendix S (2022-2023)

PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Successful Completion of Residency [UNDER REVISION]

Appendix T

CCIRH Preceptor Manual [UNDER REVISION]

Appendix U

PGY-1 Program Structure Table

Appendix U

PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Program Structure Table [UNDER REVISION]

Appendix V

Residency Program 3-Part Assessment Strategy

Appendix W

Preceptor Appointment and Reappointment

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