The residencies offered by the College of pharmacy are directed postgraduate clinical training programs centering on developing the competencies and skills necessary to provide pharmaceutical care to a variety of patients. Competencies and outcomes are specific for individual residency programs.  Residencies are offered in the areas of Pharmacy Practice, Drug Information, and Psychiatry. Residency sites include the main campus as well as affiliated healthcare systems throughout south Florida.

Resident Responsibilities
The resident is expected to participate, contribute, and practice pharmaceutical care to enhance the care of patients on a daily basis on any give rotation. The resident is expected to originate a plan, develop a protocol, and conduct a clinical research project in an area of interest with the expectation of presenting study results at the Annual Southeast Regional Residency Conference.  In addition, publication of study results is intended. As part of the residency training experience, the resident will be given the opportunity to participate in both the didactic and experiential education of pharmacy students.

Non-NSU Residency Programs:

Pharmacy Practice Residency (PGY1) at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS)

Introduction to PGV1 at SAVAHCS
Brochure of PGV1 at SAVAHCS


Pharmacy Practice Residency (PGY1) at the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS)

Introduction to PGV1 at VASNHS
Brochure of PGV1 at VASNHS
Application Information for PGV1 at VASNHS
Letter of Recommendation for PGV1 at VASNHS
Las Vegas Vicinity Map and driving directions

Walgreens PGY1 Residency Program (updated: December 3, 2008)

There are three new residencies available affiliated with Walgreens (more information):

• The Walgreens Health Initiatives Managed Care Residency Program
  
• The Walgreens-OptionCare Home Infusion Residency Program
• The Walgreens and the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Community Pharmacy Residency Program

A limited number of brochures are available in the Student Services office or you can visit www.walgreens.jobs

MED Communications Medical Information Fellowship (updated: December 3, 2008)

MED Communications, Inc. is a leading provider of medical and drug information services to multiple pharmaceutical firms.  The fellowship will provide opportunities to develop competency in industry-based drug information.  The fellow will gain practical experience in responding to inquiries from health care professionals and patients, writing and editing drug information publications, and reporting adverse event and product complaints. Other opportunities include travel to interact onsite with pharma/biotech clients. The resident will also be responsible for didactic instruction to Pharm.D. students and for presenting a research project.  Additional experiences in hospital and academic-based drug information services are also available. 

If you are interested in the program, please contact Elizabeth S Miller, Pharm.D. at 901-579-3181 or email: beth.miller@medcomminc.com

The University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy/Med Communications Drug Information Residency (updated: December 3, 2008)

The University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy and MED Communications, Inc. offer a residency in Drug Information and Outcomes Research. The residency will develop competency in the operation and management of academic, industry and hospital drug information services. The resident will gain practical experience in responding to inquiries from health care professionals and patients, writing and editing medical publications, and reporting adverse events and product complaints.   The resident will be responsible for didactic instruction to Pharm.D. students from the University of Tennessee.  Additional experiences may include formulary and drug use policy management with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 

If you are interested in the program, please contact Elizabeth S Miller, Pharm.D. at 901-579-3181 or email: beth.miller@medcomminc.com

Other Fellowship Opportunities:(updated: December 3, 2008)

http://pharmafellows.rutgers.edu/partner.php

NSU Residency Programs:

Pharmacy Practice Residency (PGY-1)
The pharmacy practice residency is offered through Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy in partnership with Broward General Medical Center. It is a directed postgraduate program that centers on developing the competencies necessary to provide pharmaceutical care to a variety of patients, including both acute and chronic management patients. This residency and the criteria for evaluation are designed to meet the standards as set forth by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). The resident of the will participate in distributive as well as clinical pharmacy functions.  As a member of the multidisciplinary team, residents will experience a wide variety of practice environments with a large selection of electives throughout South Florida.  There are opportunities to expand and enhance knowledge base via training with an emphasis in acute care, ambulatory care, or pediatric care.  The resident will be integrated into the medication safety initiative process and manage various ambulatory clinics (longitudinal experiences) throughout the year.  As part of the residency training experience, the resident will be given the opportunity to participate in both the didactic and experiential education of pharmacy students. Additionally, the resident will be expected to originate a plan, develop a protocol, and conduct a clinical research project in an area of interest with the expectation of presenting or publishing the results of their study.

Length: 1 year
Start Date: July 1
Special Requirements for Acceptance:

1. Pharm.D. or B.S. degree (which must be obtained prior to the first day of the residency) with licensure eligibility in Florida. 
2. Licensure must be obtained within the first 60 days of the program and candidates must arrange to take the NAPLEX & Florida MPJE by July 30th of Residency year. 
3. Eligibility to work by July 1st.

For more information please contact:

Antonia Zapantis, M.S., Pharm.D., BCPS
Assistant Profesor, Residency Coordinator
Nova Southeastern University
College of Pharmacy
3200 South University Drive
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33062
zapantis@nova.edu

Residency in Psychiatric Pharmacy Practice

The specialized residency in psychiatric pharmacy practice is offered through Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy. Practice opportunities exist at Atlantic Shores Psychiatric Hospital, the Miami Veterans Administration Medical Center, Jackson Memorial Hospital, and the West Palm Beach Veterans Administration Medical Center. It is a directed postgraduate program that centers on developing the competencies necessary to provide pharmaceutical care to psychiatric patients. This residency and the criteria for evaluation are designed to parallel or meet the standards as set forth by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). As part of the residency training experience, the resident will be given the opportunity to participate in both the didactic and clerkship education of pharmacy students. Additionally, the resident will be expected to originate a plan, develop a protocol, and conduct a clinical research project in an area of interest with the intention of presenting or publishing the results of their study.

Length: 1 year
Start Date: July 1
Degree Required: Pharm.D.

Contact:
Jose Rey, Pharm.D., BCPP
Nova Southeastern University
College of Pharmacy
3200 S. University Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
Phone: (954) 262-1388
Email: Joserey@nsu.nova.edu