The University of Toledo

PGY1 Community Care Residency Details

Experiential Training

• Participation in the development of pharmacy care initiatives with Kroger, one of the nation’s largest grocery and community pharmacies
• Participation in the delivery of pharmaceutical care for Kroger, Heinz, and Teamsters Local 20 members
• Teaching experience within The University of Toledo College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences

Other Training Opportunities

Didactic discussions, reading assignments, case presentations, written assignments, student teaching, leading student case discussions and presentations, and attendance at educational symposia

Emphasis on the Following Areas

• Medication Therapy Management Services
• Collaborative Drug Therapy Management
• Immunizations
• Health Screenings
• Reimbursement for Patient Care Services

Residency Details

• Program length: 12 months, July 1 - June 30
• Estimated stipend $40,000
• On-site interview required

Research Project

The resident will complete at least one project during the residency. The focus of the project is determined in collaboration with Kroger and the residency project will be presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Pharmacists Association.

Travel

UT will pay the expenses for attendance to the Annual Meeting of the American Pharmacists Association.  Full or partial funding for additional meetings may be possible, particularly if the resident is presenting research or other material.

Residency Goals and Activities

• Initiate and maintain Disease State Management (DSM) and Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Programs
• Provide general health and wellness promotions, screenings, immunizations, and disease prevention programs
• Manage drug information services
• Develop a practice-oriented project, prepare and present findings at regional or national meetings, and submit a manuscript for journal publication
• Precept and teach Doctor of Pharmacy students

Accreditation

• Accredited in Pharmacy Practice (with emphasis in Community Care) through the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists in partnership with the American Pharmacists Association

Residency Sites

The University of Toledo College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences currently partners with Kroger on a project to develop and implement advanced pharmaceutical care services in the retail practice setting. Initiatives at this time are primarily focused upon asthma, diabetes care, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension. more

Benefits

• Opportunity to gain a working understanding of Collaborative Practice Agreements and billing for pharmacy services
• Opportunity for direct patient care experiences in a number of different settings
• Opportunity to participate in the development and delivery of Pharmacy Care initiatives with one of the nation's largest grocery retailers
• Opportunity for teaching experience within the University of Toledo College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Opportunity for peer reviewed publications (click here for references)

More Information 

• Current Resident
• Community Residency Program Faculty and Staff 
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