The program is flexibly designed to accommodate the training needs of Doctor of Pharmacy degree graduates. This residency participates in the ASHP Matching Program. The specialized residencies in pharmacy practices are 12-month programs designed to prepare a practitioner who will be able to lead in conceptualizing, planning, developing and demonstrating specialized pharmacy services. The development of such skills is achieved through the ongoing provision of appropriate service, administration, education and research activities in selected, specialized pharmacy services at MCV Hospitals and Clinics. Fellowship Training Additional fellowship training, with a focus on research in a pharmacotherapy specialty, may be available through faculty at the School of Pharmacy.
Residents receive two weeks of paid vacation and uninterrupted stipend during minor illness.
Travel assistance is provided for continuing education events and other professional activities. Faculty Appointment Successful residency applicants will be eligible for faculty appointment in the VCU School of Pharmacy. Residents will have an opportunity to gain experience in didactic teaching as well as precepting Doctor of Pharmacy students. The pharmacy residency programs on the medical campus are coordinated by Craig Kirkwood, Pharm. D. Meetings, seminars, case conferences, collateral activities, and evaluation processes are coordinated through a central office.