PGY1 and PGY2 Corporate Pharmacy Administration and Leadership with Masters
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Program overview
The resident will undergo comprehensive PGY1 health systems training, completing their PGY1 Pharmacy residency at one of four partner health systems, followed by a PGY2 in Corporate Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (CPAL) with Cencora (formerly AmerisourceBergen). The PGY2 year will be completed remotely while being physically located at the PGY1 health system.
These distinctive combined residency programs are set to commence in July 2025 with ASHP Accredited PGY1 partnerships with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Henry Ford Hospital, and UC Davis Medical Center. As part of this initiative, the resident will benefit from participating in the PGY1 residency program at the partner health system and then join a select residency cohort of four residents who will complete the PGY2 year with Cencora. Each two-year program will have its own unique ASHP Program number, signifying individual partnerships with each of the four health system partners.
These combined residency programs are designed using the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Residency Standards, and utilizes the goals and objectives designed within this program.
Cencora has initiated the Residency Accreditation process by seeking Pre-Candidate status for this PGY1/PGY2 combined program with the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP). Each of the four PGY1 partner programs are fully accredited by ASHP.
Residents will be employees of the PGY1 health system for the first year of the program and are subject to all resident requirements, policies and procedures, and benefits as outlined for PGY1 residents in that health system. Residents become Cencora employees for the PGY2 year, and are subject to all resident requirements, policies and procedures, and benefits as outlined for Cencora pharmacy residents.
Program Size: 4 Total (1 with each partner health system)
PGY1
Develop critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills
- Interdisciplinary collaborations
- Case discussions
- Hands-on experience in acute and chronic care settings
Engage in direct patient care activities
- Assess medication therapy
- Manage drug interactions
- Optimize pharmacotherapy for diverse patient populations
PGY2
Acquire in-depth knowledge
- Pharmacy supply chain activities
- Understanding the stakeholder ecosystem
- Wholesaler distribution and economics
- Health system leadership
Engage in essential supply chain activities
- Medication cost management strategies
- Drug shortage strategies
- Inventory management
- 340B contracting
About Cencora
Eligibility requirements and application schedule
- Be a graduate of an accredited Doctor of Pharmacy Degree Program
- Be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of the PGY1 Residency
- Applicants must meet the PGY1 applicant requirements for the PGY1 program at the partner health system for the combined program in which they are applying
PGY1 Learning Experiences
PGY2 Learning Experiences
Our program curriculum features a combination of block and longitudinal rotations, providing trainees with a diverse range of learning experiences throughout their training. Required rotations are completed initially, enabling residents to explore various areas of supply chain management and identify specific areas of interest. This approach allows them to choose electives that align with their professional goals, enhancing their overall educational experience.
Required rotations (8-9 months total)
- Cencora Corporate orientation (1 month)
- Health System supply chain and operations management (1 month)
- Health System administration and leadership (1 month)
Wholesale distribution and supply chain management (3 months)
- 340B Operations
- Contracting Sourcing Strategies
- Supply Chain Logistics and Inventory Management
- Supply Chain Stakeholders
- Manufacturing CGMP
- DSCSA & Regulatory
- Forecasting Inventory/Warehouses, Product Availability
- Finance and market economics (2- 4 weeks)
- Informatics, information system management & analytics (2-4 weeks)
Sales and negotiations (2 weeks)
- Marketing
- Customer contracting
- Account management
Services and solutions (1 month)
- Consulting
- Pharmacy management
- Technology
Required longitudinal
- Executive pharmacy administration and leadership
- Outcomes projects and research
- Pharmacy practice experience
Electives
(3-4 months total)
- Advanced Health System Supply chain and operations management (1 month)
- Advanced Health System administration and leadership (1 month)
Advanced Wholesale distribution and supply chain management (variable depending on number of focus areas selected)
- 340B Operations (2-4 weeks)
- Contracting Sourcing Strategies (2-4 weeks)
- Supply Chain Logistics and Inventory Management (2-4 weeks)
- Supply Chain Stakeholders (2-4 weeks)
- Manufacturing CGMP (2-4 weeks)
- DSCSA & Regulatory (2-4 weeks)
- Forecasting Inventory/Warehouses, Product Availability (2-4 weeks)
- Advanced Finance and market economics (2- 4 weeks)
- Advanced Informatics, information system management & analytics
Advanced Sales and negotiations (2 weeks)
- Marketing
- Customer contracting
- Account management
Services and solutions (variable depending on number of focus areas selected)
- Consulting (2-4 weeks)
- Pharmacy management (2-4 weeks)
- Technology (2-4 weeks)
Pharmacy Department Service
Master of Science degree
Each resident in the combined PGY1/PGY2 CPAL program with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, and Henry Ford Hospital will complete a Master of Science Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health System Pharmacy Administration through the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. The resident in the combined PGY1/PGY2 CPAL program with UC Davis Medical Center will complete a Master of Business Administration Degree through the University of California, Davis. Graduate student tuition is paid for by Cencora. This enriching academic component is seamlessly integrated into the two-year residency experience, allowing residents to enhance their clinical expertise while developing critical leadership and management skills in the pharmacy sector. The addition of the Master's program not only equips residents with advanced knowledge but also prepares them for future challenges in healthcare settings. If a matched resident to the program possesses a Master’s Degree in Health System Pharmacy Administration or Business Administration, the program will acknowledge their prior achievements by waiving the Master’s Degree requirement.
This comprehensive training approach not only elevates the residents’ qualifications but also positions them as leaders in the evolving field of pharmacy, ready to make impactful contributions to patient care and health systems.
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