A message from the Program Director

 

The PGY-2 Ambulatory Care residency which began in 2011, primarily focused on developing services in an Internal Medicine medical residency training site to support adult patients in the outpatient setting. Over the last several years, the program outcomes achieved by the clinical pharmacists and residents have influenced expansion of ambulatory care pharmacy support into other areas of primary care (Adult Medicine, University Internists and Family Medicine) as well as adult outpatient specialty areas, such as Inclusive Health Services, Neurology, Cystic Fibrosis, Endocrinology, and Rheumatology. Additionally, given the growth in our refugee patient population, Upstate has established a Center for International Health Services clinic, which is also supported by our ambulatory clinical pharmacists under collaborative practice agreements. It is the philosophy of the program to develop a strong clinical practitioner with a foundation in primary care but also educate the resident on critical aspects of sustainability and the elements of developing a successful business plan. The resident experience includes developing academic teaching skills and mentoring pharmacy students for future opportunities in pharmacy practice.

• Meaghan Murphy, PharmD, BCACP

Program Overview

The PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Residency Program at Upstate University Hospital gives the resident an opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills needed to deliver pharmaceutical care to ambulatory adult patients in a variety of practice settings. The ambulatory care practice sites have a team of clinical pharmacy specialists who are dedicated educators focused on guiding the resident through the clinical, educational and research opportunities provided by the program.

Our 12-month program is designed to prepare the resident to provide comprehensive medication management services as an independent practitioner in primary care or other specialty focused ambulatory care practice. The residency prepares the resident clinically, professionally, and academically, with an appreciation and understanding of the importance of continuous professional development and the benefits to giving back to the profession through scholarship and participation in professional organizations.

Learning Experiences

DESCRIPTION OF LEARNING EXPERIENCES

 Additional Details

Program Highlights

• The program offers guidance and development of the resident utilizing highly trained, skilled and compassionate clinical pharmacists’ preceptors who are dedicated to providing the highest level of pharmaceutical care to their patients, who are always serving as patient advocates and who deliver the highest level of patient and provider education. The mission of the program is provided with improved patient outcomes as the ultimate goal.
• The Adult Medicine Ambulatory Care clinics are part of SUNY Upstate Medical University Adult Medicine Residency training program. There are over 100 medical residents that rotate though this practice site, offering the pharmacy resident a comprehensive interprofessional training experience that includes collaboration on direct patient care activities and significant involvement in educational endeavors through our formalized Medical Resident Educational (MRE) longitudinal experience.   
• Upstate University Hospital Pharmacy Residency Programs offer unique educational experiences available to the PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Resident such as a Teaching and Learning Certification (if not already completed) and Clinical Research Microcredential. 
• Teaching and leadership opportunities at St. John Fisher University Wegmans School of Pharmacy (WSoP)
• A focus on refining the residents research skills and focus

Salary and Benefits

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Site: Nappi Wellness Institute

The primary practice site and the location of the resident’s office is currently located at Nappi Wellness Institute (NWI) adult medicine clinic, which is conveniently located adjacent to the hospital’s main complex, connected by a sky bridge. Some learning experiences are located off-site at other facilities such as the Cystic Fibrosis, Rheumatology and Neurology offices.

Interested candidates should contact Dr. Meaghan Murphy ([email protected]) for more information.