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Pharmacy Service Residency Program

Program Structure

The Carl Vinson VAMC offers an organized, accredited postgraduate year one (PGY1), 12-month pharmacy residency program. PGY1 pharmacy residency programs build on Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists. After completion, the clinical pharmacist gains experience in the medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions, gains eligibility for board certification and eligibility for postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training.

The purpose of this PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program is to train residents how to provide pharmaceutical care to ambulatory care/primary care/acute care and geriatric patients, participate as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team, and provide education to patients, pharmacy staff/students and other health professionals. The program consists of 8 required rotations and 2 electives. Additionally, the residents will be required to participate in five longitudinal experiences. 

Application Deadline

All application materials must be submitted via PhORCAS by January 6, 2025.

Required Rotations:

  • Acute Care
  • Ambulatory Care: PACT 1 and PACT 2
  • Anticoagulation
  • Geriatrics: Community Living Center
  • Geriatrics: Home Based Primary Care
  • Mental Health - Outpatient
  • Pain Management - Outpatient

Required Longitudinal Experiences:

  • Administrative
  • Nuts and Bolts (Inpatient and Outpatient Staffing)
  • Guardians of the Pharmacy
  • Practice Advancement
  • Teaching in Pharmacy 

Elective Rotations (not all inclusive):

  • Academic Detailing and Drug Information
  • Ambulatory Care: Women’s Health
  • Specialty: Cardiology
  • Specialty: Pulmonary and Gastrointestinal 
  • Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment

Benefits:

  • Estimated Stipend: $47,397
  • 11 Paid Federal Holidays
  • Paid Vacation (4 hours accrued per 2-week pay period)
  • Paid Sick Leave (4 hours accrued per 2-week pay period)
  • Health Insurance
  • Free Parking

How to Apply

Application Requirements

The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy, and hold an active pharmacy license or be eligible for licensure in any U.S. state or territory. All applicants must participate in the ASHP Resident Matching Program and complete a pre-employment background check and screening.

Application Process

Candidates should complete a standard application in the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service, PhORCAS, at http://www.ashp.org/phorcas. Requirements for completed applications include:

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Letter of Intent
  • Official Pharmacy School Transcript
  • Three Letters of Reference

PhORCAS contains everything required, except the VA application, which should be completed, signed, and saved as PDF in the supplemental documents section of PhORCAS.

Application Deadline

All application materials must be submitted via PhORCAS by January 8, 2024.

Interview Notification
Candidates will be notified of interview status no later than the end of January each year.

Position appointment

Appointment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of physical exam (including drug test). Applicants must meet all requirements for federal employment.

Note: The CVVAMC pharmacy residency program agrees that no person at this site will solicit, accept, or use any ranking-related information from any residency applicant. The program adheres to the rules of the ASHP Pharmacy Resident Matching Program.

Contact Information

All correspondence should be addressed to the program managers in staff profiles below.

Deborah Hobbs, Pharm.D.
Associate Chief of Clinical Pharmacy Services
Residency Program Director                                           
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center                                                 
1826 Veterans Blvd.
Dublin, GA 31021
    
Deborah.Hobbs@va.gov

Marci Swanson, Pharm.D., BCACP
Assistant Residency Program Director                                           
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center                                                 
1826 Veterans Blvd.
Dublin, GA 31021

Marci.Swanson@va.gov

Paul Hansen, Pharm.D., BCACP
Residency Program Coordinator
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center                                                 
1826 Veterans Blvd.
Dublin, GA 31021

Paul.Hansen5@va.gov

Victoria Clark, Pharm.D.
PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center                                                 
1826 Veterans Blvd.
Dublin, GA 31021
478-272-1210, ext. 72922
Victoria.Clark5@va.gov

Luke Price, Pharm.D.
PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center                                                 
1826 Veterans Blvd.
Dublin, GA 31021
478-272-1210, ext. 72922
Luke.Price@va.gov

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