Curriculum

Rotation Schedule 

Staffing Duties Every third weekend, two 8-hour shifts with 1 day off the week before or after. Every three weeks, two 3-hour evening shifts x at least 16 evenings, then once achieved for residency in 1.3.3, drop back to one shift every 3 weeks, adding 8-16 more evening shifts by end of the year.
*Moonlighting as a pharmacist may be possible, subject to policy, initial and continued approval by Program Director.


Required Licensure 
Guthrie PGY-1 pharmacy residents are required to be licensed in the state of Pennsylvania. This requires passing NAPLEX and PA MPJE.
Residents are required to be licensed in the state of Pennsylvania within 120 days after start of residency. Failure to obtain licensure may result in dismissal from the program.

Didactics
Pharmacy Education Time, weekly
BCPS preparation lectures, monthly
Journal club, monthly

Criteria for Completion
Prior to receiving a certificate of completion, the resident must complete all major program requirements including successful completion of the following:

1.  Completion of an exit interview with the Program Director or designee
2. Completion of required learning experience, preceptor, self-assessments, evaluations & ASHP resident survey
3. Complete at least one of the following: Drug class review, monograph, treatment protocol, utilization management criteria or order set build.
4. Complete at least one major project longitudinally, intended to advance pharmacy practice.
5. Complete at least one second project (major or minor); Minor projects may include: MUE, clinical program development/enhancement/analysis, pipeline forecast, cost or budget analysis, quality assurance (e.g., HEDIS, STARS).
6. Complete TWO project plans (e.g., IRB protocol or project plan)- for major project and for second project.
7. Complete one poster or platform presentation to an external audience for the major project.
8. Complete one manuscript suitable for publication and/or formal written report suitable for stakeholders for the major project.
9. Complete and present one (1) final report for stakeholders for the second project.
10. Complete one major presentation (e.g., ACPE or CME- accredited).
11. Complete one written example of education to patient(s), pharmacists, or other healthcare providers.
12. Complete one poster presentation on any project at Guthrie Research day, or as otherwise approved by organization’s Designated Institutional Official.
13. Participate in at least one poverty simulation (or similar activity, as approved by organization’s Designated Institutional Official).
14. Participate in at least one professional community service event before graduation.
15. Achievement of “Achieved for Residency” for at least 80% of all learning objectives.
16. Achievement of “Achieved for Residency” for all following learning objectives:
    • R1.1.1: (Analyzing) Collect relevant subjective and objective information about the patient.
    • R1.1.2: (Evaluating) Assess clinical information collected and analyze its impact on the patient’s overall health goals.
    • R1.1.3: (Creating) Develop evidence-based, cost effective, and comprehensive patient- centered care plans.
    • R1.1.4: (Applying) Implement care plans.
    • R1.1.5: (Creating) Follow-up: Monitor therapy, evaluate progress toward or achievement of patient outcomes, and modify care plans.
    • R1.2.1: (Applying) Collaborate and communicate with healthcare team members.
    • R1.2.2: (Applying) Communicate effectively with patients and caregivers.
    • R1.2.3: (Applying) Document patient care activities in the medical record or where appropriate.
    • R1.3.3: (Evaluating) Manage the process for preparing, dispensing, and administering (when appropriate) medications.

If the resident fails to meet any one of the above objectives in 12 months, they may be granted additional time to complete the residency, according to Remediation and Failure to Progress Process for Pharmacy Residents Policy (RPH-D-766-004).

During the first three quarters, quarterly customized residency/resident development planning will include review of status of residents’ progression toward meeting each element required for completion. Formal check list is to be completed at the end of 4th quarter. See Appendix Residency Completion Checklist.

Residency Program Certificate

Upon successful completion of all program requirements and compliance with all conditions of the residency program the resident will receive a certificate indicating successful completion of the residency program.

Residents who fail to complete all program requirements and/or do not comply with all conditions of the residency program shall not be awarded a certificate of completion.