This long tradition of pharmacy residency training at VAMC Memphis, allows residents to participate at an advanced level of practice in an environment that not only accepts their contribution to patient drug therapy, but expects it. The goal of this residency is to enable pharmacists to develop the knowledge and experience necessary to provide pharmaceutical care to both ambulatory and hospitalized patients with a strong emphasis on developing clinical skills. The opportunity for residents to participate in innovative practice areas is a direct result of VAMC, Memphis's as well established clinical involvement. Ambulatory Care, Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease, Neurology, Nutritional Support, Psychiatry, Rheumatology, Surgery Intensive Care, Anti- coagulation Clinic, and Spinal Cord Injury . Residents have the opportunity to train in all of these sites, working with experienced pharmacist practitioners.
Residents have ongoing clinic involvement in up to three practice areas.
Residents work closely with the Pharmacy Director to develop management skills with emphasis on all aspects of clinical pharmacy services. Training schedules include flexibility to allow residents to pursue areas of personal interest. Research and scholarly activities are an important aspect of the VAMC Memphis Residency program and residents develop projects that will improve patient care. Instructional and educational opportunities are available for residents to develop teaching skills by presenting lectures and small group discussions. As a part of the nation's largest health care system, the Memphis VA also interacts with other VA pharmacy programs for a continuous sharing of innovative approaches to improve patient drug therapy outcomes.