Health-System Pharmacy Administration Residency &
Masters in Health Administration
UW Medicine
University of Washington Medical Center/Harborview Medical Center/Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
(revised 8/17/07)
Residency Description:
The Health-System Pharmacy Administration Residency at the University of Washington is a post-graduate program, which provides 26 months of training centered on the principles of leadership and administration. The program combines academic studies with pharmacy practice management residency training. The academic component is provided through the University of Washington School of Public Health and Community Medicine.
UW Medicine (Harborview Medical Center, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, and University of Washington Medical Center) are comprehensive healthcare teaching facilities and serve as the primary sites for the residency. The residents integrated service commitment will be at either the University of Washington Medical Center or Harborview Medical Center. Rotations may be at any of the facilities. The resident will take a total of 26 rotations and will gain experience from these rotations through working with nationally recognized pharmacy practitioners and administrators in various areas of advanced pharmacy practice and leadership. Additionally, the resident will be involved in the planning, justification, implementation and evaluation of new and innovative pharmacy services.
The resident will be concurrently enrolled in the University of Washington Graduate School, Executive Master of Health Administration program.
To successfully complete the requirements for the Masters program, residents will complete research in an area of interest under the advisement and direction of a UW Medicine Administrator. Residents will also present research projects at the annual Western States Residents’ conference and the annual ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting.
Appointments are for a period of 26 months beginning July 1. The resident is required to staff 32 hours per month.
The resident’s first rotation will be orientation and training in the drug distribution service components of the Department of Pharmacy Services. Subsequent rotations during the first year of the residency will include a combination of Acute Care, Administration, Ambulatory Care, Drug Information and Electives.
The UW Medicine Department of Pharmacy is supported by the following:
- Shabir Somani, M.S., M.B.A., FASHP
Director, Department of Pharmacy Services, University of Washington and Harborview Medical Centers, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Clinical Professor, University of Washington School of Pharmacy
- Don Bomgaars, M.S., M.B.A
Assistant Director for Pharmacy Purchasing, UW Medicine Department of Pharmacy
Affiliate Associate Professor, University of Washington School of Pharmacy
- Cindi Brennan, Pharm.D, M.H.A.
Assistant Director, Ambulatory Pharmacy Services, Harborview Medical Center
Clinical Professor, University of Washington School of Pharmacy
- Cyndy Clegg, B.S. Pharm., M.H.A.
Supervisor, Ambulatory Pharmacy Services, Harborview Medical Center
Clinical Associate Professor, University of Washington School of Pharmacy
- Joshua DeSilvey, Pharm.D., M.S.
Supervisor, Inpatient Pharmacy Services, University of Washington Medical Center
Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Washington School of Pharmacy
- Phil Doherty, B.S.E., M.S.P.T., M.B.A.
Revenue Cycle Manager, UW Medicine Department of Pharmacy
- Kim Donnelly, BS Pharm
Assistant Director, Inpatient Pharmacy, University of Washington Medical Center
Clinical Associate Professor, University of Washington School of Pharmacy
- Steve Fijalka, Pharm.D.
Assistant Director, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Affiliate Associate Professor, University of Washington School of Pharmacy
- John Medina, B.S. Pharm
Director, Hall Health Center Pharmacy
Clinical Instructor, University of Washington School of Pharmacy
- Beverly Sheridan, B.S., J.D.
Assistant Director, Inpatient Pharmacy Services, Harborview Medical Center
Affiliate Assistant Professor, University of Washington School of Pharmacy
- Jim Velez, B.S., M.S.
Supervisor, Ambulatory Pharmacy Services, University of Washington Medical Center
- Pam Wareham, B.Pharm.
Assistant Director, for Information Systems, UW Medicine Department of Pharmacy
Affiliate Associate Professor, University of Washington School of Pharmacy
First -year rotations may be chosen from the following practice areas:
| Adult Medicine Clinic |
Oncology-Heme/Onc |
| Anticoagulation Clinic |
Oncology-Heme/Onc Clinic |
| Burns/Plastics/Pediatrics |
Oncology-Gyn/Onc |
| Cardiology |
Oncology-Transplant |
| Diabetes Care Center |
Oncology-Transplant Clinic |
| Drug Information Center |
Patient Safety |
| Family Medicine Clinic |
Pharmacokinetics |
| General Medicine |
Pioneer Square Clinic (indigent care) |
| HIV/AIDS Clinic |
Psychiatry |
| Home Care |
Rehabilitation |
| Infectious Disease |
Senior Care Clinic |
| International Clinic |
Surgery-Cardiothoracic |
| Investigational Drug Service |
Surgery-General |
| Medical Intensive Care |
Surgery-Trauma |
| Medical Specialties Clinic |
Transplant-Cardiac |
| Neonatal Intensive Care/Maternal-Infant Care |
Transplant-Solid Organ |
| Neurology/Neurosurgery |
Women's & Children's Clinic |
Second -year administrative rotations may be chosen from the following practice areas:
| Automation |
Information Systems Technology |
| Change Management |
Investigational Drug Service |
| Clinical Pharmacy Services |
Medication Safety |
| Financial Management/Budget Preparation |
Pharmacy Leadership |
| Formulary Management |
Pharmacy Operations-Ambulatory |
| Health Policy |
Pharmacy Operations- Inpatient |
| Home Infusion |
Process Improvement |
| Hospital Administration |
Purchasing and Contracting |
| Human Resources Management |
Revenue Cycle Management |
Resident Stipend, First Year:
Approximately $42,000.
Vacation:
Ten working days
Holidays:
Residents will have five paid holidays that they will not be scheduled to work. Recognized holidays include: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday, President's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Professional Leave:
Residents will be allowed five days of professional leave for attendance at professional meetings.
Benefits:
Excellent benefits provided, including medical and dental. Visit www.washington.edu/admin/benefits/ for more details.
Period of Appointment:
Twenty-six months commencing July 1, 2007.
Qualifications of the Applicant:
Selected applicants will be required to visit the University of Washington for an on-site interview. The applicant must meet the following general requirements:
Residency Application Requirements:
- Completed Application Form (12k pdf file)
- Letter of intent stating goals and interests
- Curriculum Vitae
- Official transcripts of all professional pharmacy education
- Three Letters of Recommendation (16k pdf file) from healthcare professionals who can attest to your practice abilities and aptitudes
Transcripts and references should be sent under separate cover to Cyndy Clegg, B.S. Pharm., M.H.A.
Residency Application deadline: January 7, 2008.
For additional information concerning the program and application material, contact:
Cyndy Clegg, B.S. Pharm., M.H.A.
Pharmacy Practice Management/MHA Residency Program Coordinator
University of Washington Medical Center
Department of Pharmacy Services, Box 356015
1959 N.E. Pacific Street
Seattle, WA 98195-6015
Telephone: (206) 731-4966
Fax: (206) 731-5997
E-mail: cclegg@u.washington.edu
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