FAMU-CoPPS/Apalachee Center Inc. Residency Program
OVERVIEW
The PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program began in 2009 through the partnership between
Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences and Apalachee
Center, Inc (FAMU/ACI). is a combined program offered by Florida A&M University.
The program is designed for pharmacy graduates with a strong interest in acute psychiatric
care, geriatric medicine, ambulatory care, and academia with balanced training in
clinical service and education. Each curriculum is individualized to provide the Resident
an opportunity to build upon previously acquired knowledge and skills to assume a
progressive clinical role confidently.
Apalachee Center is an acute care psychiatric facility that has been providing inpatient and outpatient servicesdedicated to helping the individuals and families of North Florida succeed in recovering
from emotional, psychiatric, and substance abuse crises.
WHO WE SERVE
The patient demographics that will be encountered are multi-faceted. There will be
opportunities to work with various populations, including geriatrics, indigent patients,
patients with psychiatric disorders, and underserved populations. In addition to Apalachee
Center, Inc., training sites may include the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient
Clinic, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, Florida State Hospital, FSU PrimaryHealth, and others.
Pharmacy Practice Residency Program
PROGRAM GOALS
The Resident will develop sound clinical practice and accountability throughout the
year, including assessing the impact of interventions and recommendations on patient
care outcomes. The program’s clinical, professional, and academic goals are designed
to provide the Resident with professional growth, experience, and additional licensing
opportunities.
Develop and maintain interdisciplinary relationships by interacting effectively with health care teams to manage patients’medication therapy.
Interact effectively with patients, family members, and caregivers.
Collect, analyze, and assess information on which to base safe and effective medication therapy.
Design or redesign safe and effective patient-centered therapeuticregimens and monitoring plans (care plans).
Demonstrate personal, interpersonal, and teamwork skills critical for effective leadership.
Obtain training to become a Tobacco Treatment Specialist.
Receive the FAMU or American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) teaching
Obtain individualized certification and trainingbased onprofessional interest.
Provide effective medication and practice-related education to patients, caregivers, health care professionals, students, and the public (individuals and groups).
Effectively employ appropriate preceptor roles when engaged in teaching students, pharmacy technicians, or fellow health care professionals.
Design effective educational strategies and appropriate assessment of strategies.
Demonstrate effective writing skills through research and manuscript publication.
CLINICAL ROTATIONS
Clinical rotations are offered in a variety of settings. Activities may include but
are not limited to internal medicine rounds, patient interviewing, patient education,
medication therapy management, physical assessment, and the development of institutional
pharmacy protocols.
The Resident will have the opportunity to attend various conferences and seminars, facilitate
patient group sessions, speak at clinical symposiums and continuing education meetings, and serve as an instructor and preceptor to pharmacy students.
Core rotations are offered in:
Psychiatric Medicine
Hospital Pharmacy
Pharmacy Administration
Academia
Longitudinal activities include:
Discharge Counseling
Patient Education Groups
Teaching Opportunities
Precepting PharmD Candidates
Continuing Education Programs
Depending on preceptor scheduling, the following elective rotations may be available:
Geriatric Medicine
General Medicine
Palliative Care
Pediatrics
Ambulatory Care
WHO IS THE IDEAL CANDIDATE?
The Resident must be a self-motivated, innovative individual who can critically think and multitask
to complete projects in a timely fashion. The Resident must be assertive and work under pressure while maintaining a high standard of timely,
quality work and professionalism.
Pharmacy Practice Residency Program
STIPEND & BENEFITS
The Pharmacy Practice Residency offers many benefits, including:
Competitive stipends.
Select Federal holidays off.
Time off for attendance at professional meetings and seminars.
Assistance with additional certification and licensing.
Copying privileges.
Access to medical center library and resources.
Opportunities to attend Continuing Education programs.
FAMU/ACI APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS
To be admitted to the FAMU/ACI PGY1 residency program, the candidate must have the
following:
Required: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited institution before
the residency.
Selected candidates must be licensed as a pharmacist before or within 90 days of starting
the first year of the clinical residency.
Completed application
Letter of intent
Up to date Curriculum vitae
Three letters of recommendation (two from clinical pharmacy practitioners who directly worked with the applicant)
Unofficial Transcript (Official Transcript will be required for the hiring process)
Copies of research, publications, and/or certifications
After applications are reviewed, qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule
an on-site interview.
