PGY1 residency programs build upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and outcomes to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals, and objectives. Residents who successfully complete PGY1 residency programs will be skilled in diverse patient care, practice management, leadership, and education, and be prepared to provide patient care, seek board certification in pharmacotherapy (i.e., BCPS), and pursue advanced education and training opportunities including postgraduate year two (PGY2) residencies.
This residency program is based at a top volume Walgreens pharmacy in the heart of Knoxville. Additional learning experiences are conducted at additional community, worksite, and community-based specialty pharmacy locations. The program’s affiliation with South College provides a path for the resident to participate in teaching activities and complete a teaching certificate. Graduates of this program are prepared to serve as leaders and managers in community pharmacy, advancing patient care, expanding the role of pharmacists beyond traditional dispensing and leading change within the profession of pharmacy.
The resident will have direct influence on patient outcomes through the following:
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About Walgreens Walgreens is a trusted and convenient local health destination that millions of Americans rely on every day. Our founder, Charles R. Walgreen Sr., was known for finding new ways to connect with customers on a personal level and treating each person like a guest in his own home. For over a century, we have expanded that personal connection through our network of neighborhood pharmacies and our innovative health services and products. The foundation for all of this is our trusted pharmacy expertise, and our team members who provide essential care that helps people achieve better health outcomes at an affordable cost.