Requirements and structure
The program follows the accreditation standards set forth by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). It provides in-depth training on core practice concepts in pediatric pharmacy and broad exposure to a variety of pediatric practice settings.
Applicants must be graduates of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy and have successfully completed an ASHP-accredited PGY1 pharmacy practice residency (or one with candidate status). Applicants must also be eligible for licensure in North Carolina.
Applicants must be graduates of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy and have successfully completed an ASHP-accredited PGY1 pharmacy practice residency (or one with candidate status). Applicants must also be eligible for licensure in North Carolina.
Frequently asked questions
The PGY2 Program includes the following rotation experiences as listed below:
The following 10 experiences are required:
- Orientation
- General pediatrics 1 & 2
- Pediatric intensive care 1 & 2
- Neonatal intensive care 1 & 2
- Pediatric hematology-oncology
Scholarship
Residents will complete a longitudinal research project in addition to a medication use evaluation during the residency year. Projects are designed to answer discrete clinical questions and produce results suitable for presentation and publication. The resident will have at least a cumulative of 4 weeks of dedicated research time throughout the 52-week residency year.
Practice Management
Residents work in conjunction with pharmacy administrators and the pediatric team supervisor on a variety of initiatives throughout the pharmacy department and institution. These include medication initiatives for safety and cost savings and opportunities related to interdisciplinary committee involvement. The resident will also fulfill staffing requirements according to the needs of the department at an average of one 8-hour shift per week.
Effective Education
The resident will be expected to complete two journal clubs throughout the residency year along with a Continuing Education presentation, Preceptor Development presentation, presentation of research at Southeastern Residency Conference and Interdisciplinary group presentation. The resident will also be expected to serve as a primary preceptor for a fourth-year pharmacy student during the second half of the residency year. Teaching activities include layered learning with students on rotation and the opportunity for in-services to medical and nursing staff in addition to pharmacy staff. Completion of a teaching certificate program through Campbell University School of Pharmacy is an optional experience for residents not completing this experience during their PGY1 year.
Residents will complete a longitudinal research project in addition to a medication use evaluation during the residency year. Projects are designed to answer discrete clinical questions and produce results suitable for presentation and publication. The resident will have at least a cumulative of 4 weeks of dedicated research time throughout the 52-week residency year.
Practice Management
Residents work in conjunction with pharmacy administrators and the pediatric team supervisor on a variety of initiatives throughout the pharmacy department and institution. These include medication initiatives for safety and cost savings and opportunities related to interdisciplinary committee involvement. The resident will also fulfill staffing requirements according to the needs of the department at an average of one 8-hour shift per week.
Effective Education
The resident will be expected to complete two journal clubs throughout the residency year along with a Continuing Education presentation, Preceptor Development presentation, presentation of research at Southeastern Residency Conference and Interdisciplinary group presentation. The resident will also be expected to serve as a primary preceptor for a fourth-year pharmacy student during the second half of the residency year. Teaching activities include layered learning with students on rotation and the opportunity for in-services to medical and nursing staff in addition to pharmacy staff. Completion of a teaching certificate program through Campbell University School of Pharmacy is an optional experience for residents not completing this experience during their PGY1 year.
Elective experiences can include an additional month in any of the required experiences or the following experiences in either 2- or 4-week blocks. New experiences may be created on a case-by-case basis if the resident has an interest in a practice area not covered by the elective experiences listed below:
- Pediatric infectious disease
- Emergency medicine
- Nutrition support
- Administration/medication safety
- Obstetrics
