Community Health Northwest Florida

PROGRAM PURPOSE STATEMENT 

The purpose of this PGY1 residency program is to build upon the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and outcomes to develop community‐based pharmacist practitioners with diverse patient care, leadership, and education skills who are eligible to pursue advanced training opportunities, including board certification and other professional certifications.

 

 

 

FAMU CoPPS,IPH and Community Health Northwest Florida.
Community-based Pharmacy Residency Program is a combined PGY-1 program offered by Florida A&M University, CoPPS, IPH, and Community Health Northwest Florida.

OVERVIEW OF THE PROGRAM

The PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program is a combined program offered by Florida A&M University and Community Health Northwest Florida (FAMU/CHNWF). The program is designed for pharmacy graduates with a strong interest in community pharmacy, primary care/ambulatory care, and academia. Residents of this program will have a unique experience in caring for medically underserved populations or patients residing in rural communities. The resident will learn how to take responsibility for the outcomes of medication use by their patients through patient interviews, evaluation, assessment, and monitoring. The resident will be trained in distributive services, business administration, health and wellness interventions, immunizations, disease state education and monitoring, medication therapy management services, point of care testing, documentation of services, and billing. This will provide residents the confidence to practice in all areas of community pharmacy while remaining patient-centered clinicians.

Community Residency Program
Community Residency Program

 

PROGRAM MISSION

The FAMU/CHNWF Residency program is committed to training pharmacists by providing a well-rounded, customized, immersive experience. Residents become culturally competent and transformational leaders in providing collaborative medication management services to improve care for diverse patients regardless of age, sexual orientation, race, religion, and socio-economic status. 

PROGRAM VISION

The FAMU/CHNWF Residency program strives to promote a customized experience for the resident in a clinically diverse environment. We look to develop a culturally competent leader in medication therapy management and develop and retain pharmacist-providers who are compassionate, empathetic, and thoughtful residents and preceptors involved in advanced clinical care, impactful research, and patient and professional advocacy.

LEARNING EXPERIENCES

Each learning experience may have multiple preceptors that work as a team to provide patient care activities. The term primary preceptor designates the department team member who provides primary preceptorship to the resident on any given learning experience. The primary preceptor is responsible for the development and maintenance of goals, objectives, and activities for the assigned areas of responsibility. The preceptor will review the resident's learning activities at the beginning of the resident's experience to designate the resident's specific interests and needs. The primary preceptor is responsible for enforcing deadlines for project activities in accordance with the Residency Program calendar. Click button below to learn more

LEARNING EXPERIENCES

 


CLINICAL SERVICES

This program will expose the Resident to a wide range of clinical experiences as follows:

  • Disease State Management e.g., diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension, etc. 
  • Health and Wellness Screenings 
  • Immunizations 
  • Comprehensive Medication Management Services 
  • Medicare Part D Enrollment 
  • Medication Reconciliation 
  • Smoking Cessation 
  • Transition of care services

Throughout the year, the Resident will be responsible for:

  • Distributing medications in the community pharmacy setting
  • Identifying, evaluating, resolving, and monitoring potential medication-related problems
  • Conducting comprehensive medication therapy management
  • Supervising and providing oversight of employees and pharmacy students
  • Billing for clinical services
  • Delivering individualized and group education for patients with a variety of disease states
  • Participating in the pharmacy benefit management for specific health plans
  • Performing pharmacoeconomic evaluations
  • Participating in committees
  • Developing and implementing new business models in the community setting
  • Designing, planning, and completing clinical research
  • Conducting point-of-care testing for preventative care and medication monitoring:
    • Smoking cessation
    • Weight loss
    • Dyslipidemia management
    • Immunizations
    • Diabetes management and HbA1c testing
    • Biometric health screenings

The program’s learning experiences provide opportunities for the Residents to achieve the following:

  • Prepare individuals for direct patient care positions;
  • Cultivate leaders capable of medication therapy management (MTM) development that delivers advanced services to optimize patient care; and
  • Serve as role models in the advancement of community-based practice. 

VIEW REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM

 

Eunice Nyasani , PharmD, 2022-2023 Resident
Eunice Nyasani , PharmD, 2022-2023 Resident
CURRENT RESIDENT 

Eunice Nyasani is a Kenyan born, MA and NC raised Pharmacy Resident who finished her BS in Biochemistry at Oakwood University in Huntsville, AL and furthered her studies at Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy in Loma Linda, CA. Dr. Nyasani is pursuing her community based Ambulatory Residency at Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University partnered with Community Health Northwest Florida clinic for 2022-2023 calendar year. Her professional interests are in engaging young minds and expanding their knowledge in Ambulatory care diseases. She also enjoys her time learning more about chronic conditions in underserved communities and how to minimize health disparities in marginalized ethnic groups. In her spare time, she enjoys harmonious singing and any enriching and growth-producing conversations with friends, family and colleagues.

 

 


PAST RESIDENTS

  • Chanley Moye, PharmD - 2022-2023
    • Current Position: Clinical Pharmacist, Community Health Northwest Florida, Pensacola


APPLICATION MATERIALS

  • Letter of Intent
  • Curriculum vitae
  • PharmD Transcript(s) Florida A&M University participates in the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS).This service allows applicants to submit one application and use it for multiple residency programs.
  • Three letters of reference (minimum): Reference writers are asked to complete the standard reference form within PhORCAS. Please do not have reference letters mailed to our program as they will not be considered.
  • All Interested candidates must be graduates of an ACPE accredited college or school of pharmacy and must submit their applications prior to January 5th. 

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PRECEPTORS PROFILE 

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Arinze Nkemdirim Okere  PharmD, M.S., MBA, BCPS, BCCP

Dr. Ukamaka Dike Smith
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Ukamaka Dike Smith, PharmD

Moye
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Chanley Moye, PharmD

MILLER
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Darrell Miller, PharmD, CPh

 

RESIDENCY PROGRAM FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions for the FAMU CoPPS, IPH Community Health Northwest Florida Residency Program

Yes, this program is ASHP accredited.

Our program prepares our Residents to competitively seek jobs in ambulatory care and academia.
The salary is competitive.

Yes. 

January 5th of each year.

 

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:  

Name Email Phone

Program Director

Arinze Nkemdirim Okere, PharmD, MS, MBA, BCPS, BCCP 

 arinzechukwu.okere@famu.edu

850-599-3109

 

Residency Program Coordinator

Ukamaka Dike Smith, PharmD

ukamaka.smith@famu.edu

850-412-7373

Residency Program Coordinator

Chanley Moye, PharmD

chanley.moye@famu.edu

 

Cheif Pharmacy Officer Director

Darrell Miller, PharmD, CPh

dmiller@healthcarewithinreach.org