About the Pharmacy Practice Program: Overview
The Pharmacy Residency Program at The Johns Hopkins Hospital is committed to providing participants with the skills and knowledge required to become competent pharmacy practitioners. Our residents are expected t
- Provide pharmaceutical care to patients in multiple settings
- Develop independent learning skills
- Maintain a professional ethic
- Provide effective drug education to others
- Understand research methods and opportunities
- Recognize the principles and application of drug use control
- Assume personal responsibility for effecting change
Our program is a 12-month postgraduate curriculum that offers training opportunities in acute care, ambulatory care, drug information and drug use policy development, clinical services and practice leadership. The program for each resident varies based on his or her goals, interests and experience. All residents are required to complete rotations in core subject areas essential to the pharmacy practitioner. A wide range of elective rotations is available, allowing residents flexibility in pursuing individual goals.
Additional learning experiences include the development and completion of a major project related to pharmacy practice, development of oral and written communication skills with regard to patient education, participation in various leadership and practice management committees, and practice in various patient care areas throughout the institution. Upon completion of the ASHP accredited program, trainees are awarded a residency certificate.
