United Hospital Center Pharmacy Residency Program
Applications are accepted exclusively through The ASHP Resident Matching Program, administered by National Matching Services Inc. and PhORCAS (Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service) until December 31, 2024.
Purpose Statement
The WVU Medicine United Hospital Center Post Graduate Year One (PGY-1) Pharmacy residency program is designed to build upon Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) education and outcomes. The program is structured to further contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication-related care of patients with a diverse range of conditions. Furthermore, completion of the program will provide the necessary foundation allowing for the pursuit of advanced education and training opportunities including specialized postgraduate year two (PGY-2) pharmacy residency training, as well as board certification eligibility.
The WVU Medicine United Hospital Center PGY1 Pharmacy residency program has been granted candidate status and will undergo its accreditation survey with ASHP in the Spring 2025.
Qualifications
Applicants must be on pace to complete or have completed a Doctor of Pharmacy program from an ACPE-accredited school or college of pharmacy; must be licensed or eligible for pharmacist licensure in West Virginia; must acquire and maintain a valid license to practice pharmacy in West Virginia.
Program Overview
The program is a twelve-month, postgraduate training experience composed of the following elements:
- Inpatient Care
- Medication Management
- Practice Management
- Practice-Related Education/Training
- Practice-Related Quality Improvement/Research
The instructional emphasis is focused on progressively developing a clinical skill set, a process started in the advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPE) of the professional school years. The program can vary slightly depending on the goals and interests of each resident. In accordance with current ASHP standards, all residents are required to complete learning experiences in core subject areas considered to be essential to the practice of pharmacy.
The resident will complete seven (7) learning experiences in core subject areas and two (2) elective experiences, all of which are tailored to meet ASHP standard requirements in addition to the goals and interests of the resident. All experiences are located onsite at WVUM United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, West Virginia. The resident may be expected to travel to other institutional sites, specifically WVUH in Morgantown, West Virginia, for requirements associated with the teaching certificate and practice management experiences. The program provides a combination of multidisciplinary patient-directed care and centralized pharmacy services, both of which are critical to this healthcare setting. Regardless of the setting, providing high quality, evidence-based care is the priority for the program.
Required Learning Experiences:
- Hospital Pharmacy Orientation
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Critical Care
- Infectious Diseases
- Family Medicine
- Pharmacy Practice Management/Administration
- De-Centralized Pharmacy Services
Elective Experiences:
- Ambulatory Oncology
- Medication Safety
- Repeating a Required Learning Experience that is directly involved in patient care
Program Structure:
Learning Experiences provide the structure of resident training in specialized areas of pharmacy practice. The resident is expected to review the learning activities and objectives for each learning experience as a foundation for their practice.
Residents are expected to progress toward practicing independently and demonstrate proficiency in areas of their learning experience. The preceptor provides guidance and assistance to the resident and ensures that the goals set forth by the resident and program are met. The preceptor evaluates the resident on their progress, including an evaluation at the conclusion of the experience (summative evaluation).
The first four weeks for PGY1 residents are focused on Pharmacy Orientation. This period includes, but it not limited to, pharmacy-based lectures, staffing training, EPIC training, MUE planning, pharmacy policies and protocol review, and departmental process overview.
Once the Pharmacy Orientation period is complete, the residents will begin the first of seven (7) learning experiences, typically six (6) weeks in length. Six (6) of these will be completed within required areas mentioned above.
The remaining learning experiences are considered electives and are chosen by the resident based on their individual interests. The resident may also consider repeating one of the previous learning experiences.
There are no pre-requisites or timing requirements regarding the order of the learning experiences or the electives chosen. Recommendations will be made by the RPD based on the individual resident’s interests, abilities, and previous experience.
Longitudinal learning experiences will occur throughout the year. These are assigned specific durations believed to provide enough time to offer a quality experience in the associated area. Longitudinal experience overviews, learning descriptions, objectives, and expectations are housed in PharmAcademic and will be reviewed with the resident in person by the preceptor when the experience is scheduled to begin.
A Medication Use Evaluation (MUE) will be assigned to the resident within the first month of the residency program. Deadline for completion will be in November, with the resident presenting the information via a poster presentation at the Vizient Health System Consortium Pharmacy Network Resident Poster Session at the ASHP Midyear Conference. The resident will receive approximately 1 week of dedicated project time to facilitate its completion.
A Quality Improvement/Research project will be identified and confirmed in the November/December months, requiring a poster presentation at the Eastern States Conference in Hershey, Pennsylvania in May. The resident will receive approximately 3 weeks of dedicated project time in the winter months to facilitate its completion.
A 12-month schedule of the resident learning experiences, including the longitudinal experiences, provides a framework for structured learning activities. The resident and the residency program director will meet at the beginning of the year to form a plan for development. This plan is presented to the Residency Advisory Committee for suggestion. Within the first month of the program, the RPD will develop a 12-month schedule of learning experiences for each resident.
As the resident acquires additional knowledge and learning experiences, their goals may change. Residents may request to change or trade scheduled learning experiences. With the approval of the preceptors involved, the change/trade may be referred to the RPD for approval.
Overall, PGY1 Pharmacy Residents at United Hospital Center will be provided the opportunity to accelerate their growth in patient-centered care and in pharmacy operational/distributive services. This experience will promote the development of varying skills, not limited to problem solving, decision-making, critical thinking, leadership, efficiency, communication, teamwork, and organizational planning; all of which are highly marketable and beneficial, not just for a career in pharmacy but life outside of healthcare.
Application Timeline
The application process can be a difficult, stressful process. There are resources available to help navigate through this process. Below are links to ASHP and National Matching Services websites that can provide additional guidance, along with important deadlines provided by the National Matching Services.
National Matching Services: The Match
Important Dates:
November 5, 2024:
- A list of programs participating in the Match is available on the National Matching Services website
- Applicant Registration Opens
- Applicants register for the Match via the online registration portal shared by the Match and the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS)
- Applicants must register for the Match before sending applications to those residencies using PhORCAS.
- Applicants must abide by the individual application deadline dates set by each program
December 31, 2024: Recommended date by which applicants should register for the Match.
February 18, 2025: Phase I Rankings Open
March 6, 2025: Applicant Registration Deadline for Phase I
March 7, 2025: Phase I Rank Order List Deadline: Applicant and program Rank Order Lists for Phase I of the Match must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
March 19, 2025:
- Phase I Match Results Day
- Phase II Available Positions
March 20, 2025: Prepare Phase II Applications
March 24, 2025: Submit Phase II Applications
March 31, 2025: Phase II Rankings Open
April 15, 2025: Applicant Registration Deadline for Phase II
April 16, 2025: Phase II Rank Order List Deadline: Applicant and program Rank Order Lists for Phase II of the Match must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
April 23, 2025:
- Phase II Match Results Day
- Available Positions for Post-Match
April 24, 2025: Submit Post-Match Applications
April 30, 2025: Recommended date for programs in the Post-Match Process to begin to make offers to applicants
May 31, 2025: NMS Match System Closes
Meet The Team
Kevin Pritt, PharmD
681-342-7540
Kevin.Pritt@wvumedicine.org
Rotations precepted: Family Medicine, Antimicrobial Stewardship, ICU/Pulmonology, Pharmacy Rounding/Internal Medicine
Sonny Hoskinson, B.S. Pharm.
681-342-1570
Carlton.Hoskinson@wvumedicine.org
Rotations precepted: Pharmacy Administration
Kaitlyn Oliverio, PharmD
681-342-1347
Kfarley3@wvumedicine.org
Rotations precepted: Ambulatory Oncology
Todd Rohrbough, B.S. Pharm
681-342-1573
Todd.Rohrbough@wvumedicine.org
Rotations precepted: Pharmacy Administration, Medication Safety
Meet The Resident
Logan Swan, PharmD
681-342-1564
Logan.Swan@wvumedicine.org
About Logan: Logan Swan is the current PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident at WVU Medicine United Hospital Center. He obtained his PharmD from Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED). In his free time, Logan enjoys hiking, fishing, shooting, and spending time with his brothers. Logan’s current interests are in oncology, infectious disease, and pediatrics. After residency, Logan would like to pursue a PGY-2 or begin working as a clinical pharmacy specialist.
About United Hospital Center
United Hospital Center is a 300-bed, award-winning medical facility in Bridgeport, WV.
On October 3, 2010, UHC opened the doors to a new $300 million state-of-the-art facility. The 728,000+ square foot structure rises eight stories and is designed around the environment with the patient, family, staff, and community in mind. A new tower was added to the campus footprint in 2022 that expanded surgical services and imaging, created a new clinic space for Obstetrics and Gynecology, and houses a local campus for WVU School of Nursing.
UHC is a member of WVU Medicine, West Virginia’s premier provider of advanced special care and the state’s only academic medical center. WVU Medicine is West Virginia University’s affiliated health system. Through its twenty-four hospitals, five institutes, and many affiliates, WVU Medicine provides comprehensive healthcare services to all of West Virginia, Southeast Ohio, Western Maryland, and Southwest Pennsylvania.
About North Central West Virginia
UHC is the heart of the North Central West Virginia community. Surrounded by culture, activities, and adventure, there are many reasons our community loves to call North Central West Virginia home. From unique eats, extensive shopping, and the mountainous scenery around it, there is a lot to enjoy in the area.
Recreation is at your fingertips. North Central West Virginia is surrounded by seven regional state parks, providing endless hiking trails and other exploration opportunities. West Virginia is home to the newest national park, New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, under a 2-hour drive. There are also areas nearby to enjoy snow sports.
Centrally located with a myriad of places to visit, North Central West Virginia is within a day’s drive of 50% of the U.S. population. Take a day trip to a nearby city such as Pittsburgh, PA or Seneca Rocks, WV.
Pittsburgh, PA – Under 2-hour drive
Columbus, OH – Under 3.5-hour drive
Washington D.C. – Under 4-hour drive
Seneca Rocks, WV – Under 2-hour drive
Snowshoe Mountain, WV – Under 2.5-hour drive
Canaan Valley, WV – Under 2-hour drive
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve – Under 2-hour drive
Contact
For additional information, please contact:
PGY1 Residency Program Director
Manager, Clinical Pharmacy
P: 681-342-7540
kevin.pritt@wvumedicine.org
