PGY1 Pharmacy Residency

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The PGY1 Pharmacy Residency program conducted by White River Health, Batesville, AR is accredited by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP).

Purpose

The purpose of the White River Health PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program is to build on the Doctor of Pharmacy(PharmD) education and outcomes to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication related care of patients with a wide range of conditions, eligible for board certification, and eligible for postgraduate year two(PGY2) pharmacy residency training.

PGYI Pharmacy Residency Position

Application Deadline: January 3rd

Number of Positions: Two

National Match Number 266513

PhORCAS Program Name: White River Health

Contact: Erin Beth Hays, PharmD, BCPS, Pharmacy Co-Manager/Residency Program Director

Phone:(870) 262-1509

Qualifications

Appointment to the WRHS Pharmacy Residency Program is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the following eligibility requirements.

Graduate of ACPE accredited Doctor of Pharmacy degree program
Arkansas Pharmacist License within 90 days of the start of residency year
Successful completion of organization required pre-employment screenings

Application Process

White River Health uses the ASHP Resident Matching Program (the Match). The administration and conduct of the Match is carried out by the National Matching Services, Inc on behalf of ASHP. For more information read the Overview for Applicants.

Requirements for Application

Complete Phorcas Applicant Registration
Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Intent
Official Transcript
Three Letters of Recommendation

Pharmacy Residency Preceptors

Pharmacy preceptors

WRMC Pharmacy Preceptors

Erin Beth Hays, RPD, PharmD, BCPS

Pharmacy Co-Manger/Residency Program Director

Clinical Services, Drug Policy, Antimicrobial Stewardship

Maggie Williams, PharmD, BCPS

Executive Director Pharmacy/Graduate Medical Education

Management

Karen Jones, PharmD, BCPS

Pharmacy Co-Manager

Orientation, Pharmacy Practice, Management

Rodney Richmond, MS, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP

Academic Administration

Chassidy Seward, PharmD, BCPS

Clinical Services, Drug Policy, Internal Medicine

Melissa Shipp, PharmD, BCPS

Acute Rehabilitation

Pamela Street, PharmD

Outpatient Infusions

Emily Wagner, PharmD, BCPS

Residency Program Coordinator

Ambulatory Care, Emergency Medicine, Teaching Certificate, Teaching Elective, Family Practice, Acute Rehabilitation

Todd Weaver, PharmD, BCPS

Internal Medicine I/II, Critical Care I/II, Research

Pharmacy Residency Rotation Schedule

Core Learning Experiences

Orientation
Clinical Services
Internal Medicine I
Critical Care I
Family Practice
Antimicrobial Stewardship

Longitudinal Learning Experiences

Acute Rehabilitation
Ambulatory Care
Management
Drug Policy
Pharmacy Practice
Teaching Certificate
Research (Option to complete Research Certificate)

Elective Learning Experiences

Academic Administration
Advanced Family Practice
Ambulatory Care
Critical Care II
Emergency Medicine
Internal Medicine II
Outpatient Infusions
Teaching Elective

Pharmacy Residency Salary & Benefits

White River Medical Center offers a competitive stipend and benefit package. More information may be found here - White River Health Employee Benefits.

Stipend

$45,600

Benefits

Elective Benefit Programs
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Professional Travel Reimbursement

Pharmacy Residency Graduates

Name	Residency Year	Initial Professional Assignment	Most Recent Known Professional Assignment
Erin Beth Hays	2009-2010	Clinical Pharmacist - White River Medical Center	Pharmacy Co-Manager/Residency Program Director - White River Medical Center
Melissa Shipp	2011-2012	Faculty - Harding University College of Pharmacy	Faculty - Harding University College of Pharmacy
Darla Anson	2012-2013	Hybrid Pharmacist - Saline Memorial Hospital	Pharmacy Director - Conway Behavioral Health
Justin Piker	2013-2014	Staff Pharmacist - Walgreens	Co-Owner/Pharmacist - Winningham Pharmacy
Todd Weaver	2014-2015	Clinical Pharmacist - White River Medical Center	Clinical Pharmacist - White River Medical Center
Ellen Jones	2016-2017	Oncology Pharmacist - Unity Health Community Pharmacist	Faculty - Harding University College of Pharmacy
Kristi Erbach	2017-2018	Infusion Pharmacy - CVS/Coram Pharmacy	Infusion Pharmacist - Conway Regional Health System
Emily Wagner	2018-2019	Clinical Pharmacist - White River Medical Center	Clinical Pharmacist - White River Medical Center Faculty - Harding University
Heather Robertson	2019-2020	Staff Pharmacist - Walgreens	Acute Care Clinical Pharmacist - Novant Health System
Chassidy Seward	2020-2021	Pharmacist - White River Medical Center	Pharmacist - White River Medical Center