Residency Programs

Walgreens and Howard University Community Pharmacy Residency Program

Walgreens and the Howard University College of Pharmacy are united in their commitment to train future champions in the community pharmacy arena. This postgraduate year one learning experience is based in our Nation’s Capital that serves a diverse patient population. Participation in this residency program that will encourage the resident’s creativity and enhance practice skills as they find ways to address unique healthcare challenges in the community pharmacy setting.

The purpose of the Walgreens and Howard University Community Pharmacy Residency Program is to provide a postgraduate training program to prepare pharmacists for management and leadership for Walgreens specialty stores. This program seeks to develop a pharmacist that will be able to partner with any hospital system to provide essential transitional care services. This program will also produce a well-rounded professional who will have business acumen, heightened awareness of regulatory issues affecting the practice and experience in providing practical pharmacy education for students. Completion of this program will also prepare a pharmacist to embrace a career in academia.

Residency Learning Opportunities

Bedside medication delivery and counseling
Transition of Care Community Pharmacy Clinic
Serving as a preceptor for IPPE and APPE students
Advocacy for local pharmacy policy
Design and conduct a practice-based research project
Presentations at regional and national professional meetings
Disease state management programs in HIV/AIDS, Oncology, COPD, and Hepatitis C
Executing marketing strategy for the promotion of patient care services
Solicitation of grant and contract funding
Mentor student organizations to facilitate outreach events

Residency Program Benefits

Competitive stipend
Comprehensive medical plan
Travel allowance for pharmacy-related conferences
Residents are eligible for Paid Time Off (PTO). The rate at which you accrue your PTO will be based on your years of service, average hours per week, and position. Resident phar- macists may accrue approximately 15 days (120 hours) de- pending on average hours worked and time in position.

Candidate Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy degree from a college or school of phar- macy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
Completion of 400 practice experience hours prior to the start of the residency program
District of Columbia pharmacist license within 60 days of the start of the residency program
Completed on-line application at www.walgreens.jobs
Submission of residency application materials to Pharmacy
Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS)
Curriculum Vitae
Three professional letters of recommendation
Letter of intent explaining why you are pursuing a community pharmacy residency and what you hope to gain from the residency program
Official university transcripts
On-site interview (upon invitation)
Presentation at on-site interview on a topic related to community pharmacy
Individuals must participate and adhere to the rules of the ASHP Resident Matching Program

Application Process

A completed application and all accompanying materials must be submitted no later than January 15th, 2019

The residency in Managed Care at Trusted Health Plan Washington DC, in conjunction with Howard University College of Pharmacy, is a one-year, post-Pharm.D. specialized training program. Pharmacists who complete this program will receive advanced training in clinical management, health economics, and outcomes research in a managed care setting. Since 1868, Howard University College of Pharmacy has provided exemplary graduate and doctorate pharmaceutical education to students with high academic, scholarship and leadership potential. Trusted Health Plan has been in partnership with Howard University College of Pharmacy since 2013, providing advanced practice experience for 4th year pharmacy students. The partnership grew to include the development of a 2-year post-graduate health outcomes research pharmacy fellowship in 2016. Established in 2018, the PGY-1 Managed Care Residency program provides experience in delivering direct patient care and project management experiences that will prepare a pharmacist for future administrative and clinical roles in managed care practice, and/or academia. Residents can expect to be an integral part of the formulary management process by presenting at quarterly Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) meetings, evaluating new drug literature and utilization patterns, researching and updating medical and pharmacy policies, and supporting disease-state management programs. Residents will also participate in medication therapy management (MTM) programs for members, learn about pharmacy and medical benefit design, work with cutting edge informatics and technology (IT).

Program Requirements

PharmD candidate from a U.S. - accredited program
Eligible for licensure in Washington, D.C.
Strong analytical abilities
Strong Communication, written and presentation skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
Travel requirements may include physician site visits, client meetings and conventions

Program Highlights

Competitive stipend
Full, comprehensive medical benefits
Paid holidays and vacation days
Travel expense budget for national meetings
Training and certifications fees reimbursed

Selection Process

Curriculum vitae
Official transcripts for all pharmacy education
Three letters of recommendation from health care professionals who can attest to your practice abilities and aptitudes
Written statement summarizing why you are pursuing this residency at Trusted Health Plan and detailing your career objectives

Tamara Ayanna McCants, PharmD

Director of Residency Programs and Practice Transformation

Profile Type: Faculty

School / College: College of Pharmacy

Department / Office: Health Sciences and Management

Additional Position: Residency Program Director Walgreens/Howard University Community Pharmacy Residency Program, Clinical & Administrative Pharmacy Sciences