Learning experiences provide the structure of resident training in specialized areas of pharmacy practice. The resident is expected to review the learning activities and objectives for each learning experience as a foundation for practice. Residents are expected to perform independently and demonstrate proficiency in the learning experience. The preceptor provides guidance and assistance to the resident and ensures that the goals set forth by the resident and program are met. The preceptor provides the resident with evaluation of their progress, including an evaluation at the midpoint and conclusion of each longitudinal experience.

The first learning experience for PGY-2 residents in Ambulatory Care is orientation. The introductory experience includes, but is not limited to, pharmacy-based lectures and departmental orientation to be completed at the WVU School of Pharmacy, University Town Center Department of Family Medicine, and Ruby Memorial Hospital.

Required Block rotations

  • Orientation
  • Family Medicine Preceptorship

Required Longitudinal Rotations

  • Family Medicine (FM) subspecialty clinics:
    • FM Continuity Clinic 1
    • FM Continuity Clinic 2
    • FM Metabolic Weight Management
    • FM Diabetes Care
    • FM Chronic Respiratory Care
    • FM Geriatric Care
    • FM Home Based Primary Care
    • FM Pharmacy Clinic
  • Academic Experience 1*
  • Academic Experience 2 *
  • Leadership and Practice Management*
  • Research and Scholarship*

Elective Rotations

  • Advanced Community and Advocacy*
  • Anticoagulation
  • Course Coordinating and Academic Administration*
  • Endocrinology
  • Long Term Care (Nursing Home)
  • Neurology
  • Outpatient Psychiatry
  • Pharmacy Quality*
  • Population Health and Diabetes
  • Transitions of Care
  • Women’s Health

*denotes nonpatient care experience

Other options other than those listed may be considered for elective rotations as opportunities arise.

A 52-week schedule of the resident learning experiences provides a framework for structured learning activities. The resident and the director or coordinator will meet at the beginning of the year to form a plan for development. As the resident acquires additional knowledge and learning experiences, their goals may change. The resident’s schedule and expectations for each individual learning experience are determined by the preceptor and reviewed with the resident at the beginning of each longitudinal learning experience. It is the responsibility of the resident to, in a timely manner, personally inform the preceptor of all time conflicts. This includes additional meetings that might arise, absences to attend professional meetings, etc.

Sample Longitudinal Schedule Template

Morning

Monday - FM Continuity Clinic 1

Tuesday - Diabetes Care

Wednesday - Academic Experience 1

Thursday - Elective

Friday - FM Continuity Clinic 1

Afternoon

Monday - Academic Experience 1

Tuesday - FM Pharmacy Clinic

Wednesday - Research and Scholarship/Leadership

Thursday - Elective

Friday - Chronic Respiratory Care/Metabolic Weight Management