Drug Information Practice Residency
Program Information
University of Virginia Health System
Department of Pharmacy Services
P.O. Box 800674
Charlottesville, VA 22908-0674
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Program Director:
Michelle McCarthy, Pharm.D.
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Contact Person:
(434) 924-2388
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Program Description
| Type: | PGY2-Drug information residency |
| Number of positions: | 1 |
| Application deadline: | Received by January 2 |
| Starting date: | July 1 (Housestaff orientation on June 26 and 27) |
| Estimated stipend: | $45,514 |
| Interview required: | Yes |
| Benefits: | Health, dental, liability insurance, 10 days vacation/sick days, 10 holidays, educational/travel allowance |
| Training site: | State owned teaching hospital, 650 beds, 450 average daily census |
| Pharmacy staff: | 120 |
Residency Purpose Statement
Pharmacists completing this program will be effective providers of drug information. They will posses the leadership qualities and verbal and written communication skills necessary to advance drug information practice. They will be proficient in educating other health care professionals, students and patients. The pharmacists will be able to manage, develop, and evaluate their own practice.