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PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program

Pharmacy residencies allow a licensed pharmacist to apply the knowledge and skills learned in school to real patients, situations, and settings while receiving feedback from preceptors. A PGY1 pharmacy resident is exposed to different facets of pharmacy practice and learns about the many and varied career paths available to pharmacists today. Our residency program is offered at our VA White City Medical Center located in the beautiful Rogue Valley, home to rolling hills, mountain views, and many opportunities for adventure.

Rogue Valley

Program Overview

The purpose of this program is to build upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and outcomes to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals, and objectives. Residents who successfully complete PGY1 residency programs will be skilled in diverse patient care, practice management, leadership, and education, and be prepared to provide patient care, seek board certification in pharmacotherapy (i.e., BCPS), and pursue advanced education and training opportunities including postgraduate year two (PGY2) residencies. 

This program will provide two residents with 52 weeks of clinical patient care experience, serving a challenging and gratifying Veteran population. Residents will work with a variety of clinical pharmacists with prescriptive authority and advance to independently practice in various ambulatory care settings such as: primary care, rural health, anticoagulation, mental health, diabetes, and pain. Graduates of the program will be prepared to excel in patient safety, formulary management, pharmacy operations, and leadership. 

The program aims to train pharmacists to provide pharmaceutical care, participate as a member of the health care team, and provide education of patients, health professionals, and themselves through disease state management, pharmacy operations, and quality improvement. In addition, residents will learn to perform self-monitoring and demonstrate leadership through contributions to performance improvement. Residents will be encouraged to develop an approach to the profession that can lead to life-long learning and career satisfaction. The program will maximize, not only the individual skills and talents of each resident, but will assist their growth through diverse clinical scenarios, interdisciplinary collaborations, practical education, and leadership training. Resident will be afforded the opportunity to offer self-reflection on professional development, enact lasting changes for the betterment of the program, create adaptable solutions and practices, and to use their skills in the care of patients in various practice settings.

Position Information and Benefits

  • Estimated program dates: July 1 – June 30
  • No required staffing on nights or weekends
  • Annual stipend of $47,995 (subject to change)
  • Meets eligibility requirements 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
  • Access to Federal Employee Assistance Program Services 
  • 13 days of sick leave (accrued at 2-hours per week)
  • 13 days of paid annual (vacation) leave (accrued at 2-hours per week)
  • 11 days of paid Federal holidays
  • Authorized leave for residency-related activities and professional meetings (financial support may be available)
  • Access to the VA healthcare system with opportunities for continuing education and networking nationwide
  • Free on-site parking at White City VA Medical Center and CBOCs
  • Private office space (shared with co-resident) with up-to-date computer software (laptops may also be available to offer onsite and remote access)
  • Access to library resources, including multiple reference databases and clinical information systems available online, literature resources, and other VA educational programs.
  • Because VA is a federal employer, may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness program

Application Information

Application Requirements

The following will be required of all applications to the program to ensure applicants will be licensed or eligible for licensure from any state or territory of the United States of America as defined by VA and the American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists (ASHP):

  • Citizen of the United States of America
  • Graduate or candidate for graduation from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited degree program or have a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee (FPGEC) certificate from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
  • Materials are submitted via ASHP Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS) at http://www.ashp.org/phorcas.
    • Letter of intent
    • Curriculum Vitae
    • Academic transcripts 
    • Minimum of 3 letters of recommendation (via standard PhORCAS recommendation template)

ASHP Code: 94044

NMS Match Code: 274013

Application Deadline 

All application materials are due via submission to PhORCAS no later than January 6th.

Application Procedure

Once materials are submitted via PhORCAS, interviews will be scheduled following evaluation of all applications and applicants will be ranked for selection based on the candidate’s qualifications, skill sets, interests, fit, and ability for the program to meet the goals and aspirations of the candidate.

For more information, please contact Dr. Trevor Laursen. You can also download the program brochure and manual below to learn more.

Trevor Larsen

Trevor Laursen PharmD, BCACP

PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director, Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner

VA Southern Oregon health care

Phone:

Email: trevor.laursen@va.gov