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The purpose of this program is to 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.  This program will provide two residents with 52 weeks of clinical patient care experience, serving a challenging and gratifying Veteran population. Residents

will work with a variety of clinical pharmacists with prescriptive authority and advance to independently practice in various ambulatory care settings such as: primary care, rural health,

anticoagulation, mental health, diabetes, and pain. Graduates of the program will be prepared to excel in patient safety, formulary management, pharmacy operations, and leadership.  The

program aims to train pharmacists to provide pharmaceutical care, participate as a member of the health care team, and provide education of patients, health professionals, and themselves

through disease state management, pharmacy operations, and quality improvement. In addition, residents will learn to perform self-monitoring and demonstrate leadership through contributions

to performance improvement. Residents will be encouraged to develop an approach to the profession that can lead to life-long learning and career satisfaction. The program will maximize, not

only the individual skills and talents of each resident, but will assist their growth through diverse clinical scenarios, interdisciplinary collaborations, practical education, and

leadership training. Resident will be afforded the opportunity to offer self-reflection on professional development, enact lasting changes for the betterment of the program, create adaptable

solutions and practices, and to use their skills in the care of patients in various practice settings.