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University of California Davis Medical Center PGY2 Investigational Drugs and Research Pharmacy Residency Purpose

PGY2 residency programs build upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and PGY1 pharmacy residency training to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals, and objectives for advanced practice areas. Residents who successfully complete PGY2 residency programs are prepared for advanced patient care or other specialized positions, and board certification in the advanced practice area, if available.

Program Overview

The Investigational Drugs and Research Pharmacy Residency at the University of California, Davis Medical Center, is a one-year, PGY2 specialty residency in Investigational Drug Services and Research Pharmacy Residency. The residency is supported by the Department of Pharmacy.

The Investigational Drug Services (IDS) is a strong, well-established, and progressive center of excellence at the UC Davis Medical Center. The IDS manages investigational products for a robust portfolio of Phase I, II, and III studies which are conducted through the UC Davis Medical Center hospital, hospital-based clinics, Alpha Stem Cell Clinic, and UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center. UC Davis Medical Center is a Level 1 Trauma Center located on the main Sacramento health campus which also houses the CIRM awarded UC Davis Alpha Stem Cell Clinic, the Mind Institute, and the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center. The UC Davis Cancer Center is an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center as well as a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). UC Davis Medical Center is home to the Sacramento Citywide Oncology Phase I Program (SCOPE) and is within the top awarded institutions for NIH funding, with individual researchers within the top percentage of recipients. At UC Davis Medical Center, Investigational Products are dispensed from various pharmacy locations including the main hospital IDS pharmacy, IDS Cancer Center Pharmacy, central IV pharmacy, Inpatient Oncology Pharmacy, outpatient pharmacies, and the UC Davis Cancer Center Infusion Pharmacy. The Investigational Drugs and Research Pharmacy Residency will provide each resident with a comprehensive training and educational experience in clinical trial pharmacy practices.

UC Davis Medical Center and Pharmacy Services

UC Davis Medical Center is a major academic health center located in Sacramento, California. The Department of Pharmacy Services recruits, hires, and trains caregivers to provide progressive pharmacy services as collaborative team members to support optimal patient outcomes.
More about the Department of Pharmacy Services can be found on our Webpage

Program Design

The UC Davis Medical Center PGY2 Investigational Drugs and Research Pharmacy Residency is designed to meet the educational goals and objectives as outlined by the ASHP Accreditation Standard for Postgraduate Pharmacy Residency Programs.

Educational Outcomes Required by the Accreditation Standard:

R1. Patient Care
R2. Advancing Practice and Improving Patient Care
R3. Research Protocols and Regulations
R4. Leadership and Management
R5. Teaching, Education, and Dissemination of Knowledge

Electives may be added based on available resources and resident interest.

Program Structure

UC Davis Medical Center PGY2 Investigational Drugs and Research Pharmacy Residency Learning Experiences:
The residency learning experiences will primarily be divided into block rotations and longitudinal learning experiences. Most block rotations will be one month in duration. Some rotations may be in 2-4 week increments. Rotation schedules will be determined based on availability and resident interests. Rotation schedules may be adjusted and updated with the resident at each quarterly development plan.

Example Resident Schedule (subject to change):

Assignment of Education Goals and Objectives to Specific Learning Experiences
The UC Davis Medical Center PGY2 Investigational Drugs and Research Pharmacy Residency is designed to provide the resident with a broad range of experiences in a variety of practice settings. Required learning experiences have been designed to meet the content requirements, as outlined in the ASHP PGY2 Investigational Drugs and Research Pharmacy Residency required competency areas, goals and objectives and to provide exposure to the key investigational drugs and research pharmacy residency topic references.

Resident Personnel Policies:
The following policies are located in the Pharmacy Resident Manual

• Candidate Minimum Qualifications & Pre-employment requirements
• Early Commitment Policy
• Licensure
• Duty-hours & Moonlighting
• Professional, planned/unplanned, and extended leave
• Disciplinary & Corrective Action