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Mississippi Baptist Medical Center Pharmacy Residency Program in Jackson, MS
Purpose
PGY1 pharmacy residency programs build on Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education and outcomes to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions, eligible for board certification, and eligible for postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training.
Residency Information
Resident positions available: 3
Application deadline: January 5, 2024
MBMC Residency Match #: 284913
Estimated start date: 4th Monday of June
Program length: 12 months
Estimated annual salary: $46,000
Benefits
- Health, vision, and dental insurance is not provided but is available as a full-time employee of MBMC
- Personal time off (15 days)
- ASHP Mid-year Clinical Meeting (MYCM) & Mid-South Residency Conference (MSRC)
- Stipend for MYCM expenses (tentative)
- Personal office space with a desktop computer
- Free parking
Requirements for Acceptance
- Graduate or candidate for graduation of an ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree program
- Letter of intent
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three letters of recommendation
- Eligible for Mississippi licensure
- College transcripts
About Mississippi Baptist Medical Center and Jackson, MS
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center (MBMC) is an acute care, community-based hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. MBMC is a member of the Baptist Memorial Health Care system, one of the largest not-for-profit health-care systems in the country. With 25 full-time pharmacists and 28 non-pharmacist staff, our pharmacy services extend throughout our 440-bed facility that admits approximately 21,000 hospital patients and performs more than 220,000 outpatient procedures each year.
Jackson is Mississippi’s capital city and the largest metro area in the state. It is located in the middle of the state, where the majesty of the Mississippi River, some of the most beautiful state parks, and the sparkling Gulf Coast are only a short drive away. Steeped in a rich history that encompasses America’s great westward expansion, the Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement, Jackson is today a cultural center that offers its own unique brand of music, world-class museums and exhibits, festivals and events, award-winning attractions and James Beard Foundation chefs and restaurants.
Resident Responsibilities
- Improve patient care, safety and economic impact relating to medication use in multiple settings.
- Actively participate in multidisciplinary patient care rounds.
- Assess and improve medication appropriateness through utilization of evidence-based medicine.
- Manage physician-initiated pharmacy consults including:
- Nutrition Support
- Diabetes Management
- Pharmacokinetics
- Renal Dosing
- Patient Education
- Anticoagulant Monitoring
- Drug Information
- Assist in precepting students on rotations and through didactic and application-based classes.
- Attend and provide medication-related support during an emergency response.
- Identify medication errors and assess for practice change.
- Display professional and ethical responsibility for one’s practice.
- Assess for practice improvements in drug distribution services.
- Central pharmacy responsibilities: order verification, narcotics, sterile compounding, medication profile review, clinical pharmacy consults, medication room inspections, etc.
Rotations Offered
Core Rotation Learning Experiences: 4 weeks
- Adult Medicine I
- Institutional I
- Nutrition Support I
- Diabetes Management
- Anticoagulation/Cardiology I
- Critical Care I
- Infectious Diseases/Antimicrobial Stewardship
Elective Learning Experiences: 3 electives/12 weeks per resident
- Adult Medicine II
- Institutional II
- Nutrition Support II
- Anticoagulation/Cardiology II
- Critical Care II
- Pharmacy Administration and Management
Staffing Requirements
Beginning October 2023, residents will be required to work a shift in the central pharmacy one afternoon every week. Each resident is required to work rotating weekends. Residents will be expected to staff clinical consults with a specialist on assigned weekends. Residents will work each Saturday and Sunday during their assigned weekend.
PGY1 Pharmacy Residents
Residents in our PGY1 pharmacy residency program come from different educational and geographical backgrounds, adding to the rich experience offered through our program.
Pharmacy Staff and Preceptors
Residents are provided the opportunity to train alongside clinical pharmacy preceptors who have expansive educational backgrounds and diverse experiences to enrich their learning and hands-on experiences.
Residents also select a professional mentor from this preceptor group. The mentor assists the resident with establishing a plan for the year based on career goals, previous experiences, areas for growth and progression throughout the year. The mentor is available to help guide the resident as needed throughout the resident year relating to projects, presentations or career choices.
Application Requirements and How to Apply
Students eligible for a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE accredited school are required to submit all requested documents through the PhORCAS application system. Required documents include a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, Doctor of Pharmacy transcript and 3 PhORCAS professional letters of recommendation. The candidate must also be eligible for licensure in the state of Mississippi, have U.S. citizenship or a permanent VISA, and be available for an interview.
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Contact Information
LeAnn Scott
Residency Program Director
LeAnn.Scott@bmhcc.org
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center
Department of Pharmacy Services
1225 N State St.
Jackson, MS 39202