PGY1 Pharmacy Residency

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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: Emily Wagner, PharmD, BCPS, Clinical Pharmacist/Residency Program Director

Phone:(870) 262-1273

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


Emily Wagner, PharmD, BCPS 

Residency Program Director 

Chassidy Seward, PharmD, BCPS 

Residency Program Coordinator

Erin Beth Hays, RPD, PharmD, BCPS

Ambulatory Care/UAMS

Karen Jones, PharmD, BCPS

Pharmacy Manager

Mandy Langston, PharmD

Austin Kocher, PharmD

Ryan Paul, PharmD

Heather Robertson, PharmD, BCPS

Pamela Street, PharmD

Todd Weaver, PharmD, BCPS

Maggie Williams, PharmD, BCPS 

Graduate Medical Education 


Pharmacy Residency Schedule

Core Learning Experiences

  • Orientation
  • Ambulatory (Family Medicine) Care
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship
  • Critical Care I
  • Clinical Services
  • Internal Medicine I

Longitudinal Learning Experiences

  • Drug Policy
  • Management
  • Pharmacy Practice
  • Research (Option to complete Research Certificate)
  • Teaching Certificate

Elective Learning Experiences

  • Advanced Family Practice
  • Critical Care II
  • Informatics
  • 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

$47,000

Benefits

  • Elective Benefit Programs
  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Professional Travel Reimbursement

Pharmacy Residency Graduates

NameResidency YearInitial Professional AssignmentMost Recent Known Professional Assignment
Erin Beth Hays 2009-2010

Clinical Pharmacist - White River Medical Center

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - North Central 

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

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/Residency Program Director - White River Medical Center


Heather Robertson 2019-2020

Staff Pharmacist - Walgreens

Clinical Pharmacist - White River Medical Center

Chassidy Seward 2020-2021

Pharmacist - White River Medical Center

Clinical Pharmacist - White River Medical Center

Angus Owan 2022-2023

PGY-2 Pharmacy Resident - St. Luke's Hospital

PGY-2 Pharmacy Resident - St. Luke's Hospital

Austin Kocher 2023-2024

Pharmacist - White River Medical Center

Pharmacist - White River Medical Center

Kole Hartis 2023-2024

Clinical Pharmacist - Baylor Scott & White Hospital

Clinical Pharmacist - Baylor Scott & White Hospital

Wendee Abbott 2024-2025

Pharmacist - Walling Drug, Cave City, AR

Pharmacist - White River Medical Center

Kyle Griggs 2024 - 2025

Pharmacist - Unity Health

Pharmacist - Unity Health

Harley Thomason 2025 - 2026

Pharmacist - White River Medical Center

Pharmacist - White River Medical Center

Caleb Grayson 2025 - 2026

Pharmacist - Arkansas Children's Hospital

Pharmacist - Arkansas Children's Hospital