AdventHealth Altamonte Springs, located in Altamonte Springs, Florida, is a 393-bed community hospital located in the greater Orlando metropolitan area. As Seminole County’s most preferred hospital, we are committed to improving the lives of people in our Central Florida community, and around the world. Services include a comprehensive spine and orthopedics institute as well as a cancer institute, nationally recognized cardiac care, primary stroke center designation, a 28-bed critical care unit and expertly guided emergency medical services. Our staff takes pride in caring for each patient like a member of their own family, and with a steadfast devotion to our mission of extending the healing ministry of Christ.
The Pharmacy Department’s dedication to excellence in patient care is exemplified in our Promise Statement: “We promise to provide the highest possible quality of pharmacy services that will result in optimal medication outcomes for our patients. We are committed to developing an environment that encourages excellence, teamwork and continuous quality improvement.”
To help achieve the goals expressed in the Promise Statement, the Department of Pharmacy at AdventHealth Altamonte Springs established an ASHP accredited PGY1 Residency Program in 2014. The program expands both clinical and staffing services at our facility and augments the excellent pharmacy staff we currently have. Residents will participate in a decentralized pharmacy model and work with multidisciplinary teams, monitoring responses to drug therapy and optimizing care to improve patient outcomes. Residents who complete the residency program will develop the critical thinking skills necessary to provide patient-focused care and become confident and independent clinicians amongst the health care team.
For specific information on the PGY1 Residency Program, please click on the links below.
Thank you for your interest in the PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at AdventHealth Altamonte Springs. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
Sincerely,
Residency Program Director: Danielle Freitas, PharmD, BCCP Pharmacy Supervisor
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Program Overview
Residents who complete the PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program at AdventHealth Altamonte will develop the skills to provide direct patient care in multiple inpatient healthcare settings.
Learning experiences are available in a variety of clinical specialties including Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Cardiology, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Pharmacy Administration, Oncology, Emergency Medicine, and Transitions of Care.
Additional professional development is achieved through the completion of longitudinal activities including a medication use evaluation, continuing education presentation and pharmacy student precepting. Residents also will design and conduct a research project pertinent to patient care, pharmacy operations, quality improvement, regulatory issues, and/or medication safety. Results will be presented at the Florida Residency Conference and incorporated into a manuscript suitable for publication. Also, residents will have opportunities to participate in pharmacy leadership meetings and code response.
Service commitment: residents will staff two shifts every 3rd weekend (alternating between clinical and operational responsibilities) and one weeknight shift every week plus one major holiday in accordance with the ASHP Duty Hours Requirements for Pharmacy Residencies.
General Information
ASHP Accredited
Positions Available: 2
Estimated Annual Stipend: $55,900
Interview Required
Required Qualifications
Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy
Florida licensure by October 1
Benefits
Eligible for medical insurance including dental and vision available from day 1
10 personal days plus 2 major holidays off
10 project days
Expense reimbursement for select professional meetings
Stipend for AdventHealth uniform
Resident office space
Continuing education opportunities
BLS and ALS certification
Discount in hospital cafeteria and gift shops
Learning Experiences
The following learning experiences are offered. With the exception of longitudinal experiences, most learning experiences are five weeks in duration. Please note, the curriculum is subject to change based on department needs and clinical circumstances.
Core (Required) Learning Experiences
Orientation
Introduction to Clinical Practice
Cardiology
Critical Care
Internal Medicine
Pharmacy Administration
Elective Learning Experiences (select up to 4)
Advanced Emergency Medicine
Ambulatory Care
Clinical Leadership
Emergency Medicine
Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Stewardship
Oncology
Outpatient Infusion Center
Pharmacy Informatics
Surgical Care
Transitions of Care
Longitudinal Requirements
1 medication use evaluation
1 research project suitable for publication and presentation at a professional pharmacy meeting
Letter of Intent discussing the motivation for pursuing a pharmacy residency including goals for the next 2-5 years
Curriculum Vitae
Please list a description of the activities performed on each APPE rotation
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Transcripts from all colleges of pharmacy attended
3 References using standard form in PhORCAS
Reference guidance:
Include variety of recommendation writers (i.e. preceptors, faculty, work supervisors)
At least one letter must be provided by an acute care setting APPE clinical preceptor
Recommendation writers should quantify in what percentile you are as a student in their experience (i.e. you are in the top 5% of all students he or she has precepted)
Recommendation writers should provide meaningful, personal anecdotes and examples of why you stand out as a residency candidate
Recommendation writers should provide examples of obstacles you overcame while under their tutelage (i.e. clinical scenario, complex patient case)
Recommendation writers should be succinct and specific in their comments
All application materials must be submitted via PhORCAS by January 3.
For questions regarding the application process, contact Danielle Freitas at [email protected]
Meet Our Preceptors
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Alycia Springs, PharmD
2023-2024
Nourhan Nashed, PharmD
2023-2024
Ryan Child, PharmD
2023-2024
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