Program Description
This is an ASHP accredited PGY2 specialized residency in psychiatric pharmacy at UW Medicine. This program provides 52 weeks of training, aimed at developing and refining the skills necessary to design, implement, and monitor effective therapeutic interventions for a broad range of patients diagnosed with neurologic and behavioral health disorders. Residents have opportunities to provide direct patient care to a diverse patient population in multiple settings across the health system, with guidance and mentorship from experienced preceptors. Upon completion of the program, residents are equipped to obtain a position as a psychiatric clinical pharmacy specialist or faculty member, and are prepared for board certification in psychiatric pharmacy.
The primary practice sites for this program are Harborview Medical Center and the Center for Behavioral Health and Learning at the UWMC-Northwest campus. Throughout their training, residents will be provided numerous teaching opportunities in various interdisciplinary settings which includes providing a lecture to pharmacy students at the UW School of Pharmacy and a continuing education seminar to pharmacy colleagues.
Program Aims
- Provision of pharmaceutical care services to patients diagnosed with psychiatric illness
- Ensure continuity of care during patient transitions between healthcare settings
- Manage and design medication regimens to support safe and effective drug therapy for patients
- Demonstrate ability to manage formulary and medication-use processes, as applicable to the organization
- Demonstrate ability to evaluate and assimilate scientific evidence to improve patient care and/or the medication-use system
- Demonstrates personal leadership qualities essential to operate effectively within a behavioral health system and advance the healthcare profession
- Provide effective medication-related education to patients and caregivers
- Effectively employ appropriate preceptor roles when engaged in teaching students, residents, and fellow health care professionals
- Develop and participate in research activities of the Medical Center
Recruitment
Please click here to join us for our virtual information sessions at the following dates and times:
- Tuesday, October 22, 2024, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm PDT
- Thursday, November 7, 2024, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm PST
Join us at ASHP Midyear! Please email cmarkle@uw.edu to schedule a PPS interview. We will also have an ASHP Midyear booth at the Residency Showcase on Monday, December 9th, in the afternoon.
