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The University of Kansas Health System offers a 25-month post-PharmD training program specializing in health system pharmacy administration and leadership (HSPAL). The first year, focusing on pharmacy practice, is an organized, directed, postgraduate training program that centers on development of the knowledge, attitudes and skills needed to pursue rational drug therapy. The second year will build on clinical and leadership skills developed in year 1, focusing on patient-centered specialty training in health system pharmacy administration.
This program is designed for first- and second-year postgraduates (PGY1 and PGY2).
The residency is designed to provide postgraduate training in the provision of direct patient care to multiple patient populations. Residents will develop effective written and verbal communication skills to provide education to, and interact with, patients, students and a multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers. To help develop leadership skills, in preparation for their own clinical pharmacy practices, the residents will demonstrate and continue to develop their leadership skills through professionalism and a focus on quality improvement.
A PGY2 health-system pharmacy administration and leadership residency builds upon PGY1 residency graduates’ competence in the delivery of patient-centered care and pharmacy operational services to prepare residents who can assume high-level managerial, supervisory and leadership responsibilities. Areas of competence emphasized during the program include safe and effective medication-use systems, quality assurance and improvement, the management of human resources, the management of financial resources, use of technology and advanced leadership. The residency lays the foundation for continued growth in management and leadership skills. Upon graduation, residents are prepared for a clinical or operational management/supervisory role in a variety of work settings.
Residents will earn a Master of Science in pharmacy practice from the University of Kansas. A minimum of 30 hours of coursework is required to be completed during the 2-year residency. Classes are taught through the Health Policy and Management Department, College of Business, College of Pharmacy and by administrators in the pharmacy department. The majority of classes take place during the evenings to avoid interference with clinical rotations. Graduate student tuition is paid for by The University of Kansas Health System.
Hometown: Dalton, Georgia
Pharmacy school: University of Georgia College of Pharmacy
Practice interests: Supply chain, pharmacy infusion services, specialty pharmacy, 340B management
Hobbies: Going to new restaurants and breweries, playing tennis, watching Georgia football in the fall
Research project: A Health System’s Approach to Central Warehouse Optimization
Why I chose The University of Kansas Health System: There are many reasons why The University of Kansas Health System caught my attention, such as its rich history in cultivating successful pharmacy leaders and commitment to continuous improvement through the use of lean methodologies. After learning more about the program, I was amazed by all the different clinical and administrative opportunities available that will help shape me into an exceptional pharmacy leader. Through the interactions that I had with members of the pharmacy team it was evident that The University of Kansas Health System was the right fit for me.
Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida
Pharmacy school: University of Florida College of Pharmacy
Practice interests: Administration, informatics, transplant, oncology, sterile compounding and supply chain
Hobbies: Volleyball, pickleball, cooking and anything outdoors
Research project: Development of a Strategic Tool to Evaluate Appropriate Automation and Inventory
Why I chose The University of Kansas Health System: The University of Kansas Health System has a rich and longstanding history of training pharmacy leaders – and I wanted to be a part of that legacy. Throughout the residency application process, I continued to resonate with unique experience that The University of Kansas Health System provides to create strong pharmacy leaders. Because of its history and size, there is no shortage of opportunities to learn whatever you want.
Hometown: Overland Park, Kansas
Pharmacy school: University of Kansas School of Pharmacy
Practice interests: Ambulatory care/specialty pharmacy management, clinical management, operations, training and development
Hobbies: Spending time with friends and family, whether that’s going to KC Chiefs or K-State football games, golfing with my husband, traveling to various cities or spoiling our goldendoodle, Bailey!
Research project: Limited Distribution Drug Evaluation and Impact on the Specialty Patient
Why I chose The University of Kansas Health System: I chose The University of Kansas Health System because of the strong pharmacy culture as well as the health system’s commitment to their legacy of excellence. Everyone that I have had the pleasure of working with has taken a personal interest in my growth and development both as a pharmacist and as a leader. I am confident that the variety of skills and experiences I will receive throughout this program will prepare me for my career as a pharmacy leader!
Hometown: Lenexa, Kansas
Pharmacy school: University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
Practice interests: Infusion services, supply chain, acute care operations and leadership development
Hobbies: Exploring Kansas City with loved ones, hanging out at a new restaurant or brewery, reading and cooking
Research project: The Financial Impact of a Pharmacist Reimbursement Team on Growth Factor Denials at an Academic Medical Center
Why I chose The University of Kansas Health System: I chose to complete my pharmacy administration residency at The University of Kansas Health System because of the robust clinical, administrative and enterprise leadership rotations offered within the program. Key preceptors and pharmacy leaders took a sincere interest in getting to know me, and I am continually impressed by their dedication to training agile, accountable and successful pharmacy leaders.
Hometown: Lincoln, Nebraska
Pharmacy school: University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Pharmacy
Practice interests: Ambulatory care, supply chain, operations
Hobbies: Creating charcuterie boards, hosting dinner parties and exploring new music
Research project: The Implementation of a Prescription Financial Assistance Program
Why I chose The University of Kansas Health System: The University of Kansas Health System has continually proven to develop outstanding leaders. The depth and breadth of experiences offered to residents provides a well-rounded training that would enable them to pursue a diversity of leadership positions. The opportunity to work with some of the hardest working pharmacy leaders and see how their passion for enhancing patient care was hard to pass up!
Hometown: Lincoln, Nebraska
Pharmacy school: University of Kansas School of Pharmacy
Practice interests: Cardiology, internal medicine, psychiatry, pharmacy administration
Hobbies: I really enjoy all things tennis. It's on my bucket list to spend a Labor Day Weekend at the U.S. Open!
Research project: Third Party Benefit Algorithm for High Cost Clinic Administered Medications
Why I chose The University of Kansas Health System: I chose The University of Kansas Health System because I knew that I would be learning from some of the best healthcare leaders and practitioners in the nation. I strongly believe in the core values of the pharmacy department and felt a strong fit to the health system.
Hometown: Port St. Lucie, Florida
Pharmacy school: University of Florida College of Pharmacy – Gainesville Campus
Practice interests: Sterile/nonsterile compounding regulations and compliance, system automation and distribution and clinical management
Hobbies: Latin dancing, weightlifting, following Florida Gators athletics
Research project: Implementation and Evaluation of Culture Improvement Initiatives within the Department of Pharmacy at a Large Academic Medical Center.
Why I chose The University of Kansas Health System:The University of Kansas Health System's rich history of developing pharmacy leaders piqued my interest initially. I ultimately chose this program because of the dedication of the pharmacy residency program directors, coordinators and preceptors to provide tailored mentorship to residents while expecting them to contribute to the health system in meaningful ways. The strong chemistry among the residents I had the pleasure to meet also contributed to my desire to be a part of this program.
Hometown: St. Charles, Missouri
Pharmacy school: University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Pharmacy
Practice interests: Clinical management, emergency medicine, pain management and drug information
Hobbies: Traveling, reading, trying new restaurants, cooking, exploring Kansas City, rooting for the Cardinals and the Blues
Research project: Implementation and Analysis of Naloxone Kits for Qualifying Patients at an Outpatient Retail Pharmacy
Why I chose The University of Kansas Health System: I chose The University of Kansas Health System because I felt an immediate connection with so many of the people I interviewed with. I knew I would be getting the best experience in pharmacy practice. The University of Kansas Health System has the experiences that I know will help shape me into a strong pharmacist and leader.
Hometown: Marietta, Georgia
Pharmacy school: University of Florida College of Pharmacy – Orlando Campus
Practice interests: Operations, clinical management, informatics, medication safety and pediatrics
Hobbies: Traveling, exploring new restaurants and breweries, listening to true crime podcasts and watching all things Auburn Athletics (War Eagle!)
Research project: Implementation of a Pharmacy Compliance Tracking Tool at a Large Academic Medical Center
Why I chose The University of Kansas Health System:I chose The University of Kansas Health System for its strong clinical training while getting to work with and learn from some of the field's greatest leaders. I knew this program would provide me with the wide range of experiences to become a strong pharmacy leader, and everyone I met made me feel like part of the family.
*Rotations from other categories can be chosen as electives. The resident is responsible for initiating contact and setting up goals for any off-site rotations.
PGY1 research: Residents are required to complete 2 projects directed at enhancing personal and professional growth while benefiting the pharmacy through innovative changes in pharmacy practice in the PGY1 year. Projects will include a quality-focused Drug use evaluation (DUE) to be completed in the fall of the PGY1 year and completion of a pharmacy practice project by spring of the PGY1 year. Project presentations will be in the form of a poster presentation and/or verbal presentation with results at a selected fall conference, a spring residency conference or other designated meeting. A final manuscript for the pharmacy practice project must be submitted prior to the end of the PGY1 year.
PGY2 research: Residents are required to complete a longitudinal project that suffices the master’s project/thesis requirement of their coursework. The project is selected from a list approved by HSPAL RAC and requires at least 1 preceptor be adjunct faculty at the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy. Residents will work with the MS liaison to ensure the project is structured in a way to comply with the master’s program.
The requirement for the MS degree program is that the project be presented in a formal setting either at an approved conference or by an ad hoc meeting of the research committee. Once the presentation has occurred, the MS degree requirements are complete. Following completion of the project, the resident will also prepare a final manuscript, which will be approved by the primary project preceptor and any other stakeholders.
PGY1 year
PGY2 year
PGY1 and PGY2 year
National matching services (NMS) code: 180718
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