Norman Regional Health System (NRHS) in Norman, Oklahoma seeks to fill three (3) positions in the PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program accredited by ASHP.

This is a 12-month program that assists residents in becoming confident and competent clinical practitioners of pharmaceutical care. NRHS is a multi-campus system that provides for the health and wellness needs of our regional communities throughout south central Oklahoma.  The residency program supports a high degree of involvement in an interdisciplinary approach to patient care with an emphasis on development and maintenance of clinical pharmacy services. The residents will participate in both distributive and clinical pharmacy activities resulting in a well-rounded experience. Teaching activities include precepting APPE student clinical rotations, professional in-services, topic discussions, journal clubs, and other activities. The ASHP Teaching Certificate is offered as an elective. Residents will be required to complete a Major Project including poster presentation at the ASHP Mid-Year Clinical Meeting, a podium presentation at a residency conference and completion of a manuscript-style summary of the project. 

Learning Experiences (all are 4 weeks unless otherwise noted)

Required:

• Clinical Orientation and Training (5 weeks)
• Primer Week - parenteral nutrition, infectious diseases, administration, and research (1 week)
• Adult Medicine (6 weeks)
• Cardiology
• Critical Care
• Precepting
• Infectious Diseases
• Outpatient Infusion Center

Elective:

• Adult Medicine (Advanced)
• Critical Care (Advanced)
• Nutrition (Advanced)
• Emergency Medicine
• Transitions of Care
• Oncology
• Chemotherapy Infusion Center
• General Pediatrics (off-site)

Longitudinal:

• Medication Preparation and Distribution
• Major Project
• Practice Management and Administration
• Rehabilitative Care

The stipend is $43,500 for the residency.  Residents have 10 days of vacation and sick time in addition to 4 major holidays off.  Residents will also receive professional leave to attend at least one professional conference, but usually includes two, the exception being this year (2020-2021) due to the ongoing pandemic.

Please review our website at https://www.normanregional.com/pharmacy for more residency specific information.