Medication Use Safety and Policy
(MUSP) Residency Program
Program Purpose
The purpose of postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency programs are to build on Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education and PGY1 pharmacy residency programs to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists in a specialized area of practice. PGY2 residencies provide residents with opportunities to function independently as practitioners by conceptualizing and integrating accumulated experience and knowledge and incorporating both into the provision of patient care or other advanced practice settings. Residents who successfully complete an accredited PGY2 pharmacy residency are prepared for advanced patient care, academic, or other specialized positions, along with board certification, if available.Program Goals
The goal of this residency program is to provide educational and training experiences for pharmacists in contemporary pharmacy practice in an organized healthcare system. The Wellstar Medication Use Safety and Policy (MUSP) residency program will utilize the collective assets of Wellstar Health System (WHS) to accomplish this goal. The major job responsibilities of this position are provision of medication safety services, continuing education, drug distribution, leadership, and research. This program is designed to assure competency with the outcomes, goals and objectives outlined in the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Accreditation Standards. In addition to the expectations outlined in the accreditation standards we expect residents to be able to:- Function effectively as a member of the healthcare team
- Follow the “best practice” model in the delivery of patient care
- Identify, prevent, and resolve medication-related problems
- Participate in drug use review, drug policy development, and quality improvement initiatives
- Educate healthcare providers, patients, and students through written and verbal means
- Master skills for future success in either a specialty residency or clinical practice
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Medication Safety Services
- The Department of Medication Safety is comprised of 4 specialty trained pharmacists, with over 15 years of combined experience in medication safety.
- This department supports all patient care facilities and collaborates with all healthcare professionals that impact the medication use system.
- Medication Safety Team (MST) role includes responsibility for leadership, medication safety expertise, influencing practice change, research, and education.
- MST articulates the vision and direction for improving the safety of the medication use system to prevent patient harm.
- Through analysis of the organization’s medication safety data and literature review, MST leads development and implementation of proactive error-prevention strategies and build a culture of safety across the organization.
PGY2 MUSP Residency Program Quick Facts
- Started in 2020 and is fully accredited by ASHP
- First specialty residency focused on medication safety in metro Atlanta
- 12-month program follows the guidelines and accreditation standards of ASHP and commences in June of each year
- Goal is to provide educational and training experiences for pharmacists in contemporary pharmacy practice within an organized healthcare system
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.More Information About Us
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive stipend estimated at $53,000
- 403(b) tax-deferred investment program for retirement
- Teaching Certification (optional)
- ASHP Medication Safety Certificate
- ISMP Medication Safety Intensive Course
- ASHP Midyear and Southeastern Residency Conference (SERC) meeting registration
- Travel reimbursement
- 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 five days per year
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- On-site fitness facility; 1800 Parkway building
- On-site concierge services
- Access to hospitals’ medical library
- Dedicated office and computer space
Learning Experiences
- Required Learning Experiences (4-6 weeks duration)
- Adult Medication Safety
- Pediatric Medication Safety
- Oncology Medication Safety
- Drug Information & Policy
- Safety & Quality Management
- Informatics
- Practice Management (Longitudinal)
- Research (Longitudinal)
- Staffing (Longitudinal)
- Elective Learning Experiences
- Nursing Excellence
- Anticoagulation Medication Safety
- Ambulatory Medication Safety
- Opioid Medication Safety
- Automaton System
- Lean Principles
How to Apply
Requirements
Applicants must be participating in, or have completed, an ASHP-accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency program or one in the ASHP accreditation process (i.e., one with candidate or preliminary accreditation status). At the start of the residency program, the resident must be licensed by or eligible for licensure with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy. If not licensed at the start of residency, the candidate must be licensed within 60 days of beginning the program.Application Instructions
The Wellstar PGY2 MUSP Residency program (NMS Code: 614177) 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 Health System PGY2 MUSP Pharmacy Resident position at careers.wellstar.org.
- All completed applications will be screened and qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule a formal interview.
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.Contact Us
For more information, please contact:- Ambra Hannah, PharmD, BCPS
- Residency Program Director
- (470) 956-5656
- [email protected]
The PGY2 Medication Use Safety and Policy Pharmacy Residency Program conducted by Wellstar Health System in Marietta, Georgia is accredited by ASHP.