The Veterans Affairs (VA) Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and Clinics (SORCC) PGY1 Residency Program offers two residents a 52-week immersive experience in clinical patient care, working with a diverse and rewarding Veteran population. Residents will collaborate with a variety of clinical pharmacists who have prescriptive authority and will progress to independently practice in various ambulatory care settings, including primary care, rural health, anticoagulation, mental health, diabetes, and pain management. Graduates will be well-prepared to excel in patient safety, formulary management, pharmacy operations, and leadership.

The program is designed to train pharmacists to deliver pharmaceutical care, actively participate as members of the healthcare team, and provide education to patients, health professionals, and themselves through disease state management, pharmacy operations, and quality improvement. Residents will learn to perform self-monitoring and demonstrate leadership by contributing to performance improvement. The program encourages the development of a professional approach that fosters lifelong learning and career satisfaction.

The program aims to maximize residents’ individual skills and talents while fostering growth through diverse clinical scenarios, interdisciplinary collaborations, practical education, and leadership training. Residents will have opportunities for self-reflection on professional development, to enact lasting changes for the betterment of the program, to create adaptable solutions and practices, and to apply their skills in caring for patients across various practice settings.

BENEFITS

1. Annual stipend of $49,194
2. Eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance through the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) and Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) Link to Federal Employees Benefits
3. Access to Federal Employee Assistance Program Services
4. 13 days of sick leave (accrued at 2-hours per week)
5. 13 days of paid annual (vacation) leave (accrued at 2-hours per week)
6. 11 days of paid Federal holidays
7. Authorized leave for residency-related activities and professional meetings (financial support may be available)
8. Access to the VA healthcare system with opportunities for continuing education and networking nationwide
9. Free on-site parking at White City VA Medical Center and CBOCs
10. Private office space (shared with co-resident) with up-to-date computer software (laptops also available to offer onsite and remote access)
11. Access to library resources, including multiple reference databases, clinical information systems available online, literature resources, and other VA educational programs.
12. Eligibility for the federal loan forgiveness program as a federal employee
13. No required staffing on nights or weekends
14. Affiliated with two local pharmacy schools
15. Opportunity to early commit to any PGY2 within the VA participating in VA Nationwide Early Commitment (VANEC) process

REQUIRED LEARNING EXPERIENCES

Clinical Experiences (6 weeks each)

• Pharmacy Services – Orientation & Practice
• Primary Care (PACT-I)
• Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI)
• Rural Health Primary Care (PACT-II)

Longitudinal Clinical Experiences

• Anticoagulation Clinic (48 weeks)
• Continuity Clinic (40 weeks)
• Pharmacy Operations Staffing (48 weeks)

Longitudinal Administrative Experiences

• CE Presentation (18 weeks)
• Leadership & Professional Development (48 weeks)
• Pharmacy Resident Leadership Seminar (PRLS) (52 weeks)
• Residency Major Project (52 weeks)

ELECTIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES

The resident will choose four six-week elective experiences. Electives can be developed based on the resident’s interests and the availability of preceptors. Available elective learning experiences include:

Clinical Experiences

• Cardiology
• Diabetes Care
• Home Based Primary Care (HBPC)
• Mental Health (BHIP)
• Pain Management
• Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (RRTP)

Other Experiences

• Informatics
• Pharmacoeconomics
• Teaching Certificate

Additionally, there is an opportunity to rotate within the VISN 20 Clinical Resource Hub (CRH), depending on availability. These experiences are conducted virtually and include:

• Academic Detailing
• Tele-Endocrine
• Tele-Mental Health
• Tele-Pain/Substance Use Disorder
• Tele-Pharmacogenomics
• Tele-Women’s Health

EXAMPLE MONTHLY SCHEDULE: PGY1 RESIDENT

REQUIREMENTS

The following requirements apply to all applications to ensure applicants are licensed or eligible for pharmacist licensure from any U.S. state or territory as defined by VA and the American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists (ASHP):

• U.S. citizenship (as required by law)
• Graduate or candidate for graduation from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)-accredited degree program or possession of an Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee (FPGEC) certificate from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
• Letter of intent
• Curriculum Vitae
• Academic transcripts
• Three forms of recommendation (via standard PhORCAS recommendation template)

ASHP Code: 94044

NMS Match Code: 274013

About VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center & Clinics

Thank you for interest in the Veterans Affairs (VA) Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and Clinics (SORCC) Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Pharmacy Residency Program. We are thrilled that you are considering our program to help develop your professional future! At VA SORCC, we employ over 30 pharmacists who are integral to delivering patient care. Our pharmacists collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other health care team members to provide patient-centered, integrated health care for America’s Veterans. We take pride in “serving those who served” our country and are dedicated to maintaining an environment that supports this mission within our pharmacy service. We celebrate the diversity of our team members and unite in our shared goal: delivering safe, optimal, patient-centered care for our nation’s Veterans.

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