Learning Experiences

Program Design

Required rotations include immersive experiences in specific populations and value-based care contracts. Each rotation will consist of an in-depth focus on data management and analytics.

Required Learning Experiences are built in 4-8 weeks blocks as well as longitudinal throughout the year.

Block Longitudinal
Orientation Data Analytics
Data Boot Camp Leadership
Medicare Professional Development
Commercial Pharmacy Practice Experience
Advanced Medicaid OR advanced Medicare (selective) Research
Employee Health Plan Clinic boot camp
Medicaid (clinic and virtually embedded)
Leadership
Elective

Elective Learning Experiences: Block experience from one of the following:

  • Rural Population Health
  • Special Populations (high utilizers, unengaged, health equity, etc.)
  • May also repeat a core learning experience

An example schedule for Pharmacy residents.

Professional Development

Presentations and Projects

  • Grand Rounds (Pharmacotherapy CE Program)
  • Independent research project
  • Poster and/or platform presentation at national meeting
  • Data/Administration project(s)
  • Rotation-specific assignments
  • Medication Use Evaluation (MUE)

Precepting

  • Wake Forest Baptist Health is a rotation site for students from Campbell University, Wingate University, and High Point University Schools of Pharmacy
  • Direct precepting opportunities include fourth year pharmacy students and PGY1 residents
  • Residents will deliver educational programing and participate in preceptor development opportunities
  • Additional teaching opportunities may be available

Teaching Certificate

At the beginning of the year, if they have not completed one previously, residents have the opportunity to enroll in a teaching certificate program sponsored by the Department of Pharmacy. This program is intended to develop the resident’s knowledge, skills, and abilities to teach effectively in a wide variety of settings. The certificate program also aims to enhance the resident’s ability to provide constructive evaluations, as well as incorporate feedback into their own teaching. Many of the residency-required presentations qualify as experiences that help the resident complete the certificate program.

Research

The PGY2 Pharmacy Population Health Management and Data Analytics resident will be mentored throughout the completion of an independent research project and writing a manuscript suitable for publication. The resident will work with a research advisor and research team to complete the following: a project protocol, methods presentation to the Pharmacy Residency Research Committee, IRB submission, data collection, data analysis, and development of a manuscript.