The ambulatory care pharmacy residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) is designed for the individual seeking to further develop skills necessary to assess, design, implement and monitor a safe and effective evidence-based individualized medication therapy plan in a collaborative setting.  The UPMC is one of the leading integrated health care delivery systems in western Pennsylvania consisting of tertiary, specialty and community hospitals, physician offices, and rehabilitation facilities. This setting allows the ambulatory care pharmacy resident to gain experience in both institutional and community-based clinics involved in direct care of a diverse patient population.  The resident is expected to become proficient in the management of diabetes, anticoagulation, hypertension, and lipid disorders.  In addition, the resident will gain expertise in managing special populations such as the elderly and immunosuppressed patients.

The ambulatory care pharmacy resident is also actively involved in the design and conduct of a residency project suitable for publication.  Other activities include development/implementation of drug use initiatives, participation in resident journal clubs, and completion of two seminar presentations.  Each resident holds an adjunct instructor position with the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy whereby experience is gained precepting doctor of pharmacy students during their experiential rotations and leading small group practicum sessions within the therapeutic modules.  Flexibility is provided to meet the individual resident’s goals.  The ultimate goal of the program is to enable the resident to become adept in the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to optimize pharmacotherapy outcomes and produce proficient practitioners providing patient care to diverse populations.

Program Director: Deanne Hall, PharmD, CDE

Block Core Rotations

• UPMC Ambulatory Transplantation
• Falk Pharmacy Medication Therapy Management Service
• Benedum Geriatric Clinic
• Underserved Clinic
• PACT (HIV) Clinic

Longitudinal Core Rotations

• Falk Pharmacy Medication Therapy Management Service
• UPMC Anticoagulation Service
• Research

Elective Rotations

• Heart Failure/Cardiology
• Ambulatory Heart, Liver, or Kidney Transplantation
• Family Medicine – UPMC St. Margaret
• University Diabetes Care Associates
• RiteCareTM  Medication Therapy Management Service
• Other opportunities available dependant on resident interest

Application Process

Eligible candidates will have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, and will be eligible for Pennsylvania licensure.  An on-site interview is required.  Application materials include: curriculum vitae, letter of intent, and three letters of recommendation.  Completed applications should be forwarded by January 10 to:

Deanne Hall, PharmD, CDE
Director, Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency Program
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
719 Salk Hall
3501 Terrace Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15261

Phone: 412-383-7282
Fax: 412-624-875
E-mail: dlh75@pitt.edu

Residency Program

Duration/Type: 12 months
Number Positions: 1
Application Deadline: January 10
Starting Date: July 1
Estimated Stipend: $34,000
Benefits: Health, dental, eye care, life, and disability; 2 weeks vacation, minimum 1 week professional travel, travel support available
Interview Required: Yes
Training Site Type: Hospital
Owner/Affiliates: Private
Model (type): Teaching, Tertiary
Professional Staff: 48
Total Beds: 1093