ASHP defines the residency purpose to be by the type of practice for which the residents are to be prepared. UCM residency training emphasizes a real world pharmacy perspective which will prepare a resident to practice as a clinical pharmacist in an acute care health- system practice setting. By integrating the vast roles and responsibilities of a pharmacist into their clinical training, residents learn to balance professional and operational practice with pharmacy leadership, teaching, and research.

PGY1 Program Statement of Purpose

PGY1 residency programs build upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and outcomes to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals, and objectives. Residents who successfully complete PGY1 residency programs will be skilled in diverse patient care, practice management, leadership, and education, and be prepared to provide patient care, seek board certification in pharmacotherapy (i.e., BCPS), and pursue advanced education and training opportunities including postgraduate year two (PGY2) residencies.

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PGY2 Programs Statement of Purpose

PGY2 residency programs build upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and PGY1 pharmacy residency training to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals, and objectives for advanced practice areas. Residents who successfully complete PGY2 residency programs are prepared for advanced patient care or other specialized positions, and board certification in the advanced practice area, if available.