Schedules
Resident schedules are tailored to individual preferences, elective choices, career goals, and preceptor availability. The initial schedule is set during orientation and reviewed quarterly to align with each resident’s customized development plan. Our program fully complies with ASHP Accreditation Standards for PGY1 Pharmacy Residencies and ASHP duty-hour requirements.
We understand that interests may evolve throughout the year. That is why our program offers exceptional flexibility in elective rotations to support residents’ goals. To ensure availability of preferred rotations, residents are encouraged to select electives early. For those considering a PGY2 program, we make every effort to schedule top-choice rotations before December.
Rotational Learning Experiences
Core rotations are five weeks in length. During orientation, residents collaborate with the RPD to create a personalized development plan and rotation schedule based on career objectives, prior experience, and areas for growth. This plan is reviewed quarterly and adjusted as needed to accommodate evolving interests.
Our goal is to provide a well-rounded experience while allowing residents to deepen expertise in areas of special interest. This approach fosters clinical excellence and leadership skills, preparing residents for future challenges.
Required Areas of Training
Five-week rotations include:
- Hospital pharmacy orientation
- Internal medicine
- Critical care
- Nutrition support
- Management
Longitudinal Experiences
Residents participate in these experiences throughout the year:
- Drug information
- Practice management
- Code blue emergency response
- Pharmacy practice (staffing)
- Major project
- Teaching certification (provided in coordination with UNT Health College of Pharmacy)
Electives
Residents may select 5-6 elective rotations tailored to their interests and career goals:
- Neonatal critical care
- Cardiology critical care
- Nephrology
- Infectious diseases
- Oncology
- Solid organ transplant
- Emergency medicine
- Ambulatory care