Mease Countryside Hospital Pharmacy Residency

Program Summary:
The residents will have the opportunity to become an integral part of the pharmacy department’s patient care services by taking on the role of a clinical pharmacist under the guidance of their preceptors. Each resident will work closely with medical staff to assure rational medication prescribing, enhance patients knowledge of medications received, collaborate with and educate pharmacy students, participate in various health committees and medication safety initiatives, and partner with nursing to improve the overall safety of medication

Additional learning experiences include but are not limited to:

• development and completion of a research project to be presented at The Florida Residency Conference
• completion of an MUE and P&T drug monograph
• development and presentation of a one hour ACPE approved education
• development of oral and written communication skills
• participation in various departmental committees
• experience in hospital administration
• practicing pharmacy in various areas throughout the health-care system

The PGY1 residency program required learning experiences include:

• Orientation (5 weeks)
• Administration (4 weeks)
• Cardiology (4 weeks)
• Critical Care (4 weeks)
• Emergency Medicine (4 weeks)
• Internal Medicine (4 weeks)
• Pediatrics/NICU (4 weeks)
• Longitudinal Project (12 months)
• Longitudinal Practice (Staffing) (12 months)

Program Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical Plan with prescription drug coverage
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Opportunity to Contribute Pre-tax Dollars to a 401 (k) Plan
• Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Professional Travel Reimbursement
• Team Member Services: Team members receive a discount rate on a variety of events, programs, and tickets to area attractions

Requirements for Acceptance:

• The applicant must participate in the MATCH process
• Online application through PhORCAS
  • Letter of intent
  • Current Curriculum Vitae
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcript from all colleges of pharmacy attended
  • The applicant must possess a Pharm.D. degree from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy
• The applicant must have active Florida Pharmacist License within 90 days of the residency start date
• The applicant must participate in an interview

Application Process:
Residency candidates should submit all requirements for acceptance through the PhORCAS website.  Once submitted, applications will be reviewed and candidates will be selected for on-site interviews.  After the interviews are completed, a rank list will be submitted to ASHP via the National Matching Service.  The ASHP Resident Matching Program will provide the program with the matched candidates.

Deadlines:
PhORCAS application deadline:  January 10

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