Wellstar Cobb/Wellstar Health System PGY1/PGY2 HSPAL Residency Program

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Overview

The combined PGY1/PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (HSPAL) Residency program conducted by Wellstar Cobb Medical Center and Wellstar Health System in Austell, Georgia is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). This 24-month combined PGY1/PGY2 program is designed to prepare residents to be effective leaders in the profession of pharmacy by balancing administrative, organizational, and management skills with clinical and pharmaceutical distributive skills in an integrated healthcare system. Upon successful completion of this program, residents will be able to assume high-level managerial, supervisory, and leadership roles in a variety of clinical or operational pharmacy practice settings.

This website provides details associated with the PGY2 year of the HSPAL program. Refer to the Wellstar Cobb PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program for details regarding the PGY1 year. All pharmacy residents have the same requirements and responsibilities during the PGY1 year.

Program Purpose

The purpose of this residency program is to build upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and PGY1 pharmacy residency training to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals, and objectives for advanced practice areas. Residents who successfully complete PGY2 residency programs are prepared for advanced patient care or other specialized positions, and board certification in the advanced practice area, if available.

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Pharmaceutical Services at Wellstar Cobb

Wellstar Cobb Medical Center Pharmacy Department utilizes automated drug delivery throughout the hospital. We have a Central Pharmacy, Operating Room (OR) Satellite, and Outpatient Infusion Centers (OPICs).

In addition, pharmacists are decentralized and participate in daily physician-led interdisciplinary rounds. The clinical pharmacy team includes specialists in emergency medicine, critical care, transitions of care, infectious disease, pain management, internal medicine, drug information, and neonatal medicine/women's health.

About Wellstar Cobb

Located north of Atlanta, Wellstar Cobb is a 382-bed tertiary care facility, Advanced Primary Care Stroke Center, and Level III Trauma Center serving South Cobb County’s health needs. Wellstar Cobb offers cancer and cardiac programs, emergency and intensive care services, an inpatient burn program, accredited total joint program, private maternity center, and onsite heart failure clinic.

Wellstar Cobb Medical Center
3950 Austell Road
Austell, GA 30106
(470) 732-4150

About Wellstar Health System

At Wellstar Health System, we make a difference every day by improving quality and access to healthcare in communities, big and small. With locations across metro Atlanta and beyond, Wellstar is one of the largest health systems in Georgia. Learn more about us.

Learning Experiences (duration in weeks)

PGY1 Year

Refer to the Wellstar Cobb PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program.

PGY2 Year

Required

Orientation (5)
Clinical Pharmacy Leadership (8)
Health-System Pharmacy Leadership (8)
Inpatient Hospital Pharmacy Leadership (9)
Outpatient Infusion Pharmacy Management (5)
Outpatient (Retail) Pharmacy Management (4)
System Medication Safety/Process Improvement (4)
Formulary Management^† (49)
Hospital Pharmacy Practice^*† (49)
Human Resource Management^† (49)
Performance Improvement^† (49)
Research^† (54)

^* Clinical Pharmacy Consult Service and Pharmaceutical Care (Staffing)
^† Longitudinal

Elective

Pharmacy Informatics (4)
Revenue Management and Reimbursement (4)

Salary & Benefits

Competitive stipend estimated at $49,275 (PGY1 Year) and $52,000 (PGY2 Year)
403(b) tax-deferred investment program for retirement
Travel imbursement and registration for the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Southeastern Residency Conference (SERC)
Paid Time Off (PTO): accrual of up to 23 days per year for holidays, vacation, and sick days
Extended Illness Bank (EIB): accrual of up to 5 days per year
Health, dental and vision insurance
Library services with online access to most medical journals
Fitness facility with reduced membership rates for team members

How to Apply (PGY1/PGY2 HSPAL)

Admission Requirements

The PGY1 year of the residency program begins in mid-June and concludes at the end of June the following year. At the start of the residency program, the resident must possess a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and should have either:

An active Georgia pharmacist license and ability to function in the role of a pharmacist,

A Georgia temporary pharmacist license and ability to function in the role of a pharmacist pending licensure as a pharmacist in the state of Georgia

The resident must be licensed to practice pharmacy in the state of Georgia within 90 days of the residency start date.

The PGY1 HSPAL resident will advance to the PGY2 year upon successful completion of the PGY1-year requirements. The PGY2 year of the program begins in mid-July and concludes at the end of July the following year.

Application Instructions

The Wellstar PGY1/PGY2 HSPAL Residency program (NMS code: 302541) participates in the ASHP Resident Matching Program (the Match).

Register with the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS™) and the ASHP Resident Matching Program for participation in the Match.
Submit letter of intent, curriculum vitae, pharmacy college transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.
Complete the online application for the Wellstar Cobb Medical Center PGY1 Pharmacy Resident position at careers.wellstar.org.
The PhORCAS and Wellstar Cobb resident position applications must be submitted by January 7th of the residency year for participation in Phase I of the Match.
All completed applications will be screened and qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule a formal interview.

This residency site agrees that no person at this site will solicit, accept, or use any ranking-related information from any residency applicant.

Visa Sponsorship/Graduates of Foreign Programs

We welcome applications from non-U.S. citizens who have a “green card” (permanent resident status) or a current visa valid through the entire duration of the residency program. Wellstar Health System PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residency programs are unable to sponsor visas for pharmacy residents.

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Wellstar Cobb PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program

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Contact Us

For more information, please contact:

Yona D. Roberts, PharmD, BCPS
Residency Program Director
470-732-4160
[email protected]

Current Residents

Dion Blocker headshot

Dion Blocker, PharmD is originally from Augusta, Georgia, and he is the current PGY2 HSPAL resident at Wellstar Cobb Medical Center/Wellstar Health System. Dr. Blocker attended the University of Georgia where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Dr. Blocker continued his professional studies at The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine where he received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree in May 2023. He is now attending Saint Joseph’s University where he is completing his Pharmaceutical Healthcare and Marketing Master of Business Administration coursework. His current professional interests include health-system pharmacy administration, nurturing the future generations of pharmacists, and having a positive impact on all patients.

After completing his PGY2 HSPAL residency, he intends to pursue an administrative role in healthcare that will allow him to impact patients on the system level and influence the next generation of pharmacists. Outside of his professional life, Dr. Blocker enjoys photography, watching sports, and trying new foods.

Email: [email protected]

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Manderrious Glenn, PharmD is originally from Athens, Georgia, and he is the current PGY1 HSPAL resident at Wellstar Cobb Medical Center/Wellstar Health System. Dr. Glenn earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Augusta University before earning his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. With a strong foundation in patient care and a deep understanding of the psychological aspects of healthcare, Dr. Glenn is driven to pursue an administrative role in healthcare to bridge the gap between clinical practice and effective healthcare management. He is committed to implementing strategies that improve patient outcomes and streamline healthcare operations.

While his long-term goal is to become a leader within a healthcare system, Dr. Glenn is also dedicated to achieving board certification, recognizing the importance of maintaining clinical excellence, and staying at the forefront of pharmaceutical care. Outside of his professional pursuits, Dr. Glenn enjoys drawing, watching sports and anime, and spending quality time with his dogs.