Creating Exemplary Pharmacy Practitioners through Community-Engaged Residency Training

As a leader in the advancement of pharmacy practice, the Ohio State College of Pharmacy is committed to providing training programs that allow for the development of pharmacy change-agents. In addition to a state-of-the-art curriculum, the college also supports a large pharmacy residency training program. The residency program, which commenced in 1996 and is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and the American Pharmacists Association, includes six practice sites. At many of the sites, pharmacy residents connect with community practices and are given opportunities for community engagement. Residents provide care for the patients at these community practices and also function in a myriad of roles that support education of pharmacy students and development and implementation of practice-based research projects that contribute to the medical literature and elevate the level of patient care.

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As a leader in the advancement of pharmacy practice, The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy is committed to providing training programs that allow for the development of pharmacy change-agents. In addition to a state-of-the-art curriculum, the college also supports a large pharmacy residency training program. The residency program, which commenced in 1996 and is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and the American Pharmacists Association, includes six practice sites. Throughout many of the sites, pharmacy residents connect with community practices and are given opportunities for community engagement. Residents provide care for the patients at these community practices and also function in a myriad of roles that support education of pharmacy students and development and implementation of practice-based research projects that contribute to the medical literature and elevate the level of patient care. Community practices who support the residency program through their partnership include Kroger Pharmacy, Uptown Pharmacy and the Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio. The Kroger Patient Care System serves as the leader of clinical service development and oversight for Kroger's Columbus division, with stores in Ohio, Michigan and West Virginia. Uptown Pharmacy is an independent pharmacy serving the Westerville, Ohio area for more than 100 years. The Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio is a nonprofit pharmacy providing pharmacy services and medication to underserved patients in Franklin County. The 119 residents who have completed training at these sites have taken faculty, practice, industry and management positions, and have been involved in the creation of their own residency programs in several states across the United States. The residency program has been recognized for numerous awards, and the model has been shared as a best practice. Throughout the one-year program, residents strive to improve their skills in practice, teaching, research, and service. The residents are trained by qualified preceptors to provide outstanding patient care. They also gain information and skills associated with practice management. Teaching of students at the practice site and in the classroom is incorporated, and the residents begin their training with a two-day teaching seminar that introduces pedagogical concepts that can be applied. The residents' research has led to numerous presentations and publications, and results in improvements that can be implemented at the practice sties. Service is also incorporated as residents participate in professional organizations and volunteer initiatives in the community. Attendees viewing this poster, including health care practitioners, educators and community leaders, will be able to see that the development of the resident produces future practitioners that embody the mindset of community engagement and contribute for years to come to the profession and to overall patient care.
AUTHOR AFFILIATION: Jennifer Seifert, Residency Program Director, PGY1 Community Care Program, College of Pharmacy, Seifert.20@osu.edu (Corresponding Author); Kristin Casper, College of Pharmacy; Kay Bahrey, PGY1 Community Resident, College of Pharmacy; Kelsey Schmuhl, PGY1 Community Resident, College of Pharmacy; Kristine Mason, PGY1 Community Resident, College of Pharmacy; Laura Rowley, Community Resident, Uptown Pharmacy.

Keywords

pharmacy, residency, training

Citation

Engaged Scholars, v. 6 (2018).

URI

http://hdl.handle.net/1811/84539

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Engaged Scholars: Volume 6 (2018)

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