Pharmacy Resident University of Cincinnati
Walgreens
Summary
The Walgreens PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program is a post-graduate experience designed to establish practitioners as leaders in community and specialty pharmacy. The residency is based at the local Community Specialty Pharmacy in Cincinnati, Ohio. The pharmacy teams service patients with many disease states including chronic inflammatory diseases, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, and transplant. The community pharmacists at these sites work closely with providers, patients, and the community to provide optimal drug therapy for patients. In addition, residents gain insights on management issues that can affect the implementation of patient care services in the community and specialty pharmacy setting. This program is affiliated with James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy at the University of Cincinnati.
Job description
Resident Activities
- Disease state management in chronic inflammatory disease, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, transplant, oncology, and infertility
- Provide medication therapy management services across practice sites
- Pharmacist administered immunizations and off-site clinics
- Community outreach programs
- Patient centered dispensing
- Design and conduct practice-based research projects
- Present research findings at appropriate regional and national professional meetings
- Serve as an instructor in Pharmacy Practice Lab
- Complete a teaching certificate program
- Serve as preceptor to pharmacy students on advance community practice rotations
Requirements
- Doctor of Pharmacy degree from a college or school of pharmacy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
- Ability to obtain pharmacist license within the state of residency within the licensure requirement deadline
- Submission of residency application materials to Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS)
- Individuals must participate in and adhere to the rules of the ASHP Resident Matching Program
- Certified Immunizer or willing to become an immunizer within 90 days of hire
Company overview
Walgreens is one of the largest retail pharmacy chains in the United States and a key component of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., a global leader in retail pharmacy, wholesale, and healthcare. Founded in 1901, Walgreens operates approximately 9,000 retail locations across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company provides comprehensive pharmacy services, prescription fulfillment, over-the-counter medications, health and wellness products, and personal care items. Beyond traditional retail pharmacy, Walgreens has expanded into healthcare services through its Healthcare Clinics, offering basic medical services, vaccinations, and health testing. The company plays a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing accessible medication management, immunization services, and health consultations to millions of customers daily. Walgreens also operates specialty pharmacy services and has developed digital health platforms to enhance patient engagement and medication adherence.