Number of Positions: 4
Estimated Salary: $46,000
Estimated Starting Date: end of June
NMS Code: 178813
2025 – 2026 Recruitment Information
Interviews:
- Interviews for the 25-26 PGY1 class will be virtual
Showcases:
- SNPhA x ACCP Residency Showcase | November 12th 5 PM (CST) | Virtual – sign up here
- ASHP Midyear Residency Showcase | December 10th 1 – 4 PM | Booth 6320
Background
The PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Medical Center is one of only twelve original residency programs that have been in continuous operation for more than 50 years. The UAMS Medical Center pharmacy residency program was established in 1956 and has been accredited by ASHP since 1963. Our program offers each resident the flexibility needed to gain knowledge and experience in their area of interest. This allows each individual resident to pursue unique career goals while also becoming a well-rounded clinician. Upon successful completion of the program, trainees are awarded an ASHP Accredited Residency Certificate.
Program structure
| Required Experiences | Required Selectives (choose 1 from each section) |
| Orientation | Acute Care (Cardiovascular ICU, Emergency Medicine, Trauma/Emergency General Surgery |
| Administration/Management | Ambulatory Care (Adult Primary Care, HIV Specialty Clinic, Hepatology Specialty Clinic) |
| Adult Medicine (Family or Internal Medicine) | Critical Care (Medical ICU or Surgical ICU) |
| Infectious Diseases | Immunocompromised Care (Hematology/Oncology, Multiple Myeloma, Solid Organ Transplant) |
Electives (choose 3)
| Antimicrobial Stewardship | Neonatal ICU |
| Clinical Informatics | Nutrition Support |
| Investigational Drugs | Any experience not chosen for a selective may be chosen for an elective |
Longitudinal Experiences
- Emergency Response
- Medication Safety and Regulatory Compliance
- Pharmacy Practice Policy and Leadership
- Pharmacy Staffing
- Presentations
- Residency Project
Additional responsibilities/projects throughout the year include:
- Clinical consult coverage approximately every 4th weekend and on state holidays
- Completion of a Medication Use Evaluation (MUE)
- Completion of Pharmacy Grand Rounds presentation
- Completion of Journal Club and Case Conference presentations
- Completion of new drug monographs
- Participation in the Teaching Certificate Program through the UAMS College of Pharmacy
- Therapeutics Recitation instruction
Benefits
Each resident will receive:
- 12 days paid time off for vacation and sick leave
- 8 state holidays (number may vary slightly each year)
- Professional leave for meetings
- Financial assistance to attend ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Midsouth Pharmacy Residents Conference
- White coat, jacket, and (2) scrub sets
- Office space, pager, laptop, and iPad (all must be returned at end of residency)
- Free, on-site, covered parking
- Comprehensive health sciences library
- Employer paid life and health insurance
- Meal stipend, employee food discount on campus (10%), and merchant discounts in the community
PGY2 Opportunities
UAMS PGY1 Pharmacy residents who are considering a continuation of their training with a PGY2 residency are eligible to apply for early commitment to local programs. Click on each program for more information.
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