| Our purpose To build on Doctor of Pharmacy education and outcomes to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions, eligible for board certification, and eligible for PGY2 residency training. Goals - To provide residents with the training and experience to develop professional expertise and
- competence as a health system pharmacy practitioner.
- To train practitioners who can research, analyze, and effectively communicate drug information.
- To cultivate competent and innovative practitioners who provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care
- services across the continuum.
Program overview - Structure and areas of emphasis are based on the resident’s entering level of knowledge, skills and career aspirations.
- Elective learning experiences allow the resident to further pursue interests related to individual career objectives.
- Residents are encouraged to become involved in all pharmacy activities, including provision of direct patient care, completion of pharmacy consults, participation in management of medical emergencies, various projects, and participation on committees.
- Learning experiences are designed to provide evidence-based, patient-centered medication therapy management with interdisciplinary teams.
Basic qualifications / Application process - PharmD or equivalent degree (from an ACPE-accredited school or college)
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania
- Initial interview
- Application containing:
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of intent
- Pharmacy school transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
Curriculum Required core learning experiences - Orientation
- Internal medicine
- Advanced internal medicine
- Cardiology
- Critical care medicine
- Infectious diseases
Required longitudinal learning experiences - Ambulatory care
- Drug information and healthcare education
- Inpatient pharmacy staffing
- Pharmacy administration and medication safety
- Research project
- Self-assessment and personal performance improvement
- Teaching certificate program
Elective learning experiences - Ambulatory care – Medication Therapy Disease Management Program
- Ambulatory care – Oncology
- Ambulatory care – Pain management
- Ambulatory care – Stem cell transplant
- Emergency medicine
- Hematology/oncology
- International medical missions
- Pediatrics
- Pharmacy leadership
- Precepting
Benefits - Competitive annual stiped (including excellent health benefits package and paid time off)
- Paid administrative leave and travel for educational meetings (ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Eastern States Residency Conference)
For additional information or application materials, contact: Jamie Kerestes, Pharm.D., BCCCP, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center Enterprise Pharmacy MC 34-06 1000 East Mountain Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 Phone: 570-808-7073 jlkerestes@geisinger.edu Instagram: Geisinger_pgy1gwv Current residents David Moll, Pharm.D., dmoll2@geisinger.edu Nicholas Preston, Pharm.D., npreston2@geisinger.edu Preston Setzer, Pharm.D., psetzer@geisinger.edu |
