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Baptist Memorial Health Care, an integrated system of hospitals and ancillary patient-care settings, offers an exciting environment for progressive post-graduate pharmacy training in a program accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. As members of the Department of Pharmacy Services, residents have the opportunity to provide a wide range of advanced clinical services, including patient-specific pharmacotherapy, clinical consultation (including pharmacokinetics), and provision of drug information to patients and health care professionals. The program provides structured opportunities for independent learning through various clinical rotations. The opportunity to practice in an integrated health care delivery system that provides exposure to both private and academic medicine is a particular advantage of this residency program. Residents' specific interests and needs will be used in developing individual programs. As part of this program, residents will:
 Training Sites The Memphis health care community is one of the largest and most diversified in the nation, with eight major hospitals providing world-class care. For example, the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy is ranked 12th in the nation among "America's Best Colleges for Pharmacy" by U.S. News and World Report. The Baptist pharmacy residency program is affiliated with the medical/surgical training programs at the University of Tennessee-Memphis. There are five Baptist hospitals in the Memphis Metro area--Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women, Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto, Baptist Memorial Restorative Care Hospital, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Collierville and Baptist Rehabilitation Hospital-Germantown. Baptist Memphis and the Baptist Women's Hospital provide comprehensive inpatient services and serve as tertiary referral centers for Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee. In addition to general medicine, surgery, pediatrics, neonatology and obstetrical services, an extensive array of medical specialties are represented. Specialty services include intensive care, cardiology, neurosurgery and oncology. Baptist's Department of Pharmacy Services uses integrated technology for medication distribution to allow pharmacists a more patient-focused practice. In addition to the Pharmacy Practice Residency Program, the department provides institutional and clinical training for pharmacy students from the University of Tennessee and the University of Mississippi. Baptist's Pharmacy Residency Program The following opportunities are offered through Baptist's 12-month pharmacy residency program:
How to Apply for the Program Students with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree or equivalent can submit an application for Baptist's Pharmacy Residency Program. A letter of intent, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, eligibility for Tennessee licensure, college transcript and on-site interview are also required. Benefits Health insurance, accrued personal time off, travel allowances for state or national meetings Purpose This Pharmacy Practice Residency Program facilitates the development of skills in providing advanced clinical services and pharmaceutical care in a variety of patient care settings. Duration: 12 months Number of Positions: 8 Application Deadline: Jan. 15 Starting Date: Last Monday in June Estimated Stipend: $40,000 Interview Required: Yes Contact Mary Yates, PharmD, BCPS Residency Program Director Phone (901) 226-2671 E-mail: Mary Yates Department of Pharmacy Services Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis 6019 Walnut Grove Memphis, TN 38120 (901) 226-5750  Top of Page |
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