The Baptist Health Community-Based Pharmacy Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Residency is a 52-week comprehensive and dynamic program that integrates a variety of experiences across the Clinical Pharmacy enterprise, ambulatory outpatient clinics, and a dual-accredited health system specialty pharmacy.

This residency aims to foster a highly skilled practitioner equipped with advanced knowledge and clinical expertise necessary to deliver exceptional pharmaceutical care in community pharmacy environments. The program focuses on developing and implementing innovative and sustainable patient care services while also working to enhance and optimize existing services.

Residents will engage in a broad spectrum of clinical activities, gain hands-on experience in patient management, medication therapy optimization, and collaborative care within multidisciplinary teams. They will be involved in designing and executing patient care initiatives that address both immediate needs and long-term health outcomes. Additionally, the program emphasizes the importance of maintaining high standards of care and continuously improving service delivery.

Upon successful completion of the residency, graduates will possess the proficiency and confidence to excel in diverse community and specialty pharmacy settings. They will be prepared to take on significant roles within these environments or to pursue further specialization through a PGY2 residency or a fellowship program, should they seek to deepen their expertise in a specific area of pharmaceutical practice.

Program Accreditation

American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP):33978

Program Size

1 per year

Jacqualine Igwe Etumnu, Pharm.D., BCPS

Program Director

Jacqualine Igwe Etumnu, Pharm.D., BCPS
Maria Pulido, Pharm.D., CPh, AAHIVP, CSP

Program Coordinator

Maria Pulido, Pharm.D., CPh, AAHIVP, CSP

People

Baptist Health

Baptist Health

With more than 1.5 million patient visits every year from the Florida Keys to Palm Beach county, Baptist Health demonstrates a commitment to clinical and service excellence. Patients and their families from around the world travel to South Florida to receive expert care from the Baptist Health team. With approximately 23,000 employees and more than 4,000 physicians in virtually all specialties – many with national and international reputations – Baptist Health is South Florida’s world-class healthcare organization. A culture of quality and dedication is instilled into every member of the Baptist Health family.



Eligibility Requirements and Application Schedule

Our program attracts, educates, and retains exceptional healthcare talent to serve the South Florida community. Program participants will be trained in the Baptist Health Way with a focus on quality, inclusion, compassion, and collaboration.

Program Eligibility

  • Pharm.D. degree from an ACPE accredited college of pharmacy
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States
  • Must obtain a Florida pharmacist’s license

Application Requirements

Prospective residents are required to submit the following:

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official transcripts from all colleges of pharmacy attended
  • Three letters of recommendation from professional references utilizing standard form required by PhORCAS™
  • Personal statement of intent
Acceptance and admission to the program is contingent on submission of all requested materials and meeting all eligibility requirements as determined by the program.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Application Timeline

Core Learning Experiences

Our program's curriculum includes several rotational experiences, each typically lasting a few weeks. These rotations offer trainees a broad range of learning opportunities, providing extensive exposure to various experiences throughout the duration of the program.
Rotations – All 4–6 Weeks In Length
Specialty Pharmacy Operations
Ambulatory Care – Primary Care
Specialty Pharmacy Clinical Management – Bone Health
Specialty Pharmacy Clinical Management – Oncology/Hematology/Transplant
Population Health
Transitions of Care
Administration
Retail Pharmacy Community Care
Specialty Pharmacy Clinical Management – Neurology
Ambulatory Care – Cardiology

Longitudinal Learning Experiences

Our program curriculum incorporates several longitudinal rotations, immersing trainees in particular areas of study throughout the entire duration of the training program.
Rotations – All 52 Weeks In Length
Teaching Certificate
Research
Pharmacy Practice Experience
Education

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