PGY1/PGY2 HSPAL Program

This residency is a combined PGY-1 and PGY-2 in Health System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (HSPAL). The PGY-1 curriculum closely follows that of the PGY-1 residency program (see PGY-1 program description). The PGY-2 year is comprised of a wide range of leadership experiences to provide the resident with an enriching experience working closely with the assistant directors, the director of pharmacy, and executives in the organization.

HSPAL Program Structure:

I. Orientation
II. Required rotations 

• Finance & Budgeting
• Specialty Pharmacy Administration
• Ambulatory Care Administration
• Clinical Pharmacy Administration
• Supply Chain & Procurement
• Human Resources

III. Electives Rotations

• Pharmacy Consultant Management
• Pharmacy Operations
• Inpatient Rehabilitation Pharmacy Leadership
• Any PGY-1 Elective Rotation

IV. Longitudinal Rotations/Projects 

• Operational Service Requirement 
  ◦ Staffing in the main pharmacy as the Pharmacist-in-Charge every 4th weekend
• Research Project 
  ◦ Resident-led quality improvement project resulting in a prepared presentation at the Florida Residency Conference
• Patient Safety 
  ◦ Anticoagulation, Medication Safety, and Antimicrobial Stewardship subcommittees
• Formulary Management 
  ◦ Leading formulary reviews and medication use evaluations 
  ◦ Preparing & Leading the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee meetings
• Professional Development 
  ◦ ASHP Leaders Conference 
  ◦ ASHP Midyear Conference 
  ◦ Vizient Clinical Conference

V. Transition period of 4 weeks (or multiple 1-week blocks)