Dayton Veterans Affairs Medical Center PGY1 Residency

The purpose of the Pharmacy PGY1 Residency is to build on Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) 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 postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training.

The Dayton VA PGY1 residency prepares its graduates to assume positions as direct patient care clinicians and/or to pursue a second year post-graduate training in a focused area of practice. The Dayton VA is a tertiary care academic facility that provides the capability to involve each resident in patient care, project management and administration exposure.

This PGY1 Residency is designed to provide residents with experiences that will enhance their knowledge and skills so they can provide high level pharmacotherapy for patients. The nature of the patient population in the VA setting allows for continuity of care across the continuum. Pharmacists practice in the inpatient and ambulatory care settings. Opportunities for patient contact are available throughout the rotations. The PGY1 residency is a 12 month full time commitment.

Residents will have experiences in ambulatory and institutional patient care, participate as a member of the health care team, and provide education to patients and health professionals. In addition, residents will learn to perform self-monitoring and demonstrate leadership through contributing to performance improvement. Residents will be encouraged to develop an approach to the profession that can lead to life-long learning and career satisfaction.