Department of Pharmacy

Program Overview

The mission of the Postgraduate Year 1 (PGY-1) Pharmacy Residency Program at LSUHSC-S is to provide quality patient care, education, and research. The PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program is designed to provide the resident with the skills and knowledge required to become a competent pharmacy practitioner in today’s ever-changing medical community. Throughout the year, residents are expected to, at the very least:

• Provide pharmaceutical care to patients in multiple settings, applying evidence-based knowledge
• Develop independent learning skills
• Maintain a professional ethic
• Possess effective communication skills (Verbal and Written)
• Possess confident leadership skills
• Take responsibility for evaluation of one’s work
• Provide effective drug education to patients as well as other healthcare professionals
• Understand and participate in the medication use improvement system

The program is a 12-month postgraduate curriculum composed of two major elements: Acute Care and Practice Management. The specific program for each resident varies based upon his or her goals, interests and previous experience. However, all residents are required to complete rotations in core subject areas considered to be essential to the pharmacy practitioner. Elective rotations are available to permit the resident flexibility in pursuing individual goals.

Additional learning experiences aimed at producing a well-rounded pharmacist include the development and completion of a major project related to pharmacy practice, development of oral and written communications, patient education, participation in departmental committees, and operational pharmacy practice. Upon completion of the program, residents are awarded a residency certificate.

Qualifications of Applicants

Applicants must possess a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-Accredited school or college of pharmacy and must be eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in the state of Louisiana.

Selected applicants will be required to visit the LSUHSC-S Department of Pharmacy for an on-site interview.

Application Information

Applications are accepted beginning October 1, 2009. The deadline for receipt of a complete application packet is January 15, 2010. The program may interview qualified applicants with complete applications after January 21, 2010.

Application packets must include all of the following:

1. LETTER OF INTENT
2. CURRICULUM VITAE
3. OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS
4. THREE LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

Residency Benefits

Annual Salary (PGY-1): $44,167.71

Vacation: 15 working days

Sick Leave: 12 working days

Medical Benefits: Residents and their immediate families are eligible for all university group insurance programs including health/major medical insurance and life insurance.

Contact Us

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact:

Jason M. Hall, Pharm.D.
Clinical Pharmacist
Residency Program Coordinator
LSUHSC-S Department of Pharmacy
1541 Kings Highway
Shreveport, LA 71130
318.675.5176
jhall3@lsuhsc.edu