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PGY1/2 HSPAL + MS

Program Director Contact Information

   Christopher Goncalo, PharmD, BCPS
   Director - Inpatient Pharmacy Operations
   Director - PGY1/2 HSPAL + MS

 

 

 

 

 

Thomas Walczyk, PharmD, MBC, BCPS, BCSCP 
Operations Manager - Compounding 
Coordinator - PGY1/2 HSPAL + MS

We are happy to offer in person interviews for the 2025-2026 recruitment cycle. We are also more than willing to accommodate virtual interviews at the preference of the candidate. 

For general residency questions, please email christopher.goncalo@bmc.org or thomas.walczuk@bmc.org.

Please note there are two separate application components (HSPAL through BMC & MS through UNC) for the combined PGY1/2 HSPAL + MS program. Please ensure both components are completed by their respective deadlines. 

Program Description

The purpose of the Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (HSPAL) + MS program in collaboration with the University Of North Carolina Eshelman School Of Pharmacy is to cultivate the next generation of pharmacy leaders with a focus on increasing diversity specifically for underrepresented minorities (URM) in pharmacy leadership roles. The program prepares residents for advanced managerial and leadership roles within pharmacy and healthcare systems. Residents will undertake longitudinal coursework towards a MS degree with a concentration on Pharmaceutical Leadership, delivered through online classes at UNC. Learning from some of the best programs in the region, the resident will develop relevant clinical pharmacy competencies and work on pharmacy and health-system corporate/business strategy initiatives. Graduates of this HSPAL program will be equipped to take on high-level management and supervisory roles in various healthcare settings, with a solid foundation in both clinical and operational leadership. This dual focus ensures that residents are well-prepared to drive innovations in pharmacy practice and contribute to the advancement of the profession.

Purpose

A PGY2 health-system pharmacy administration and leadership residency builds upon PGY1 residency graduates' competence in the delivery of patient-centered care and in 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.

Program Outcomes

  1. Clinical and Operational Management: Overseeing daily pharmacy operations, including workflow optimization, inventory control, and regulatory compliance.
  2. Medication Use Systems: Ensuring safe and effective medication practices.
  3. Quality Assurance and Improvement: Enhancing the quality of care and operational efficiency.
  4. Human Resources Management: Overseeing staff and fostering a positive and productive work environment.
  5. Financial Management: Managing budgets and financial resources effectively.
  6. Technological Proficiency: Utilizing technology to improve pharmacy operations.
  7. Leadership: Developing advanced leadership skills to guide teams and influence organizational change.

Application Process

  • Follow the steps on how to apply for our residency process here. 
  • In addition to applying to our program, you must also apply to the University of North Carolina Graduate School for their didactic component. Deadline to apply for this program is January 2nd, 2025. 

Year 1: Clinical Excellence

In the first year, residents will immerse themselves in a comprehensive clinical experience, developing robust competencies in patient-centered care. This phase is crucial for building a strong clinical pharmacy practice and patient interactions. The first year follows the same experiences as our PGY-1 residency, with the addition of the MS from the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy.

For additional information on the first year, please see the PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency page.

Year 2: Strategic Leadership and Operations

The second year shifts focus to pharmacy operations and health-system administrative leadership. Residents will engage in strategic initiatives, enhancing their expertise in managing pharmacy services and participating in high-level corporate and business strategy within the health system.

Core Rotations (5 weeks unless otherwise specified)

  • Orientation (6 weeks)
  • Acute Care Operations Management
  • Outpatient Pharmacy Operations
  • Clinical Pharmacy Leadership
  • Medication Safety
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Specialty and Oncology Services

Elective Rotations (Choice of 3, 5 weeks each)

  • Ambulatory Pharmacy Leadership
  • Strategy and Innovation
  • Population Health
  • 340B and Compliance
  • ACO Transitions of Care
  • External Pharmacy Business Development (Clearway Connect)
  • Pharmacy Education
  • Repetition of any required rotation with alternative focus
  • Alternative leadership areas available with discussion with Residency Program Director

Longitudinal Responsibilities

  • MS from the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
    • The resident is required to complete and graduate from UNC with their MS in order to graduate from residency. More information about the master's component is included on the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy's website. 
  • IHI quality improvement project
    • Receive an IHI Basic Certificate in Quality and Safety
    • Final manuscript submission
  • Drug use policy
  • Participation on hospital committees
  • Pharmacy Informatics
  • Health-System Leadership
  • Management of Practice Area
  • Finance & Budgeting

Teaching Responsibilities

  • 1 ACPE Continuing Education (CE) lecture
  • 1 Morbidity & Mortality Conference
  • Facilitate student topic discussions
  • Business case development and presentation

Additional Opportunities

  • Resiliency Training
  • Monograph
  • Policy development or revisions
  • Manuscript development and submission
  • Chief Resident opportunity

Pharmacy Practice (Staffing) Responsibilities

  • Weekends
    • One weekend every 3 weeks in a mostly operational and order verification role
  • Holiday assignments
    • Two holidays (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Martin Luther King Day)
  • On-Call Pager
    • One week every 6 weeks staffing the Operations on call pager

Benefits

  • Estimated salary for Year 2: $63,000
  • Vacation Time: 12 days
  • Office space with computer
  • Travel/CE allowance ($2,600/year): ASHP Leaders Conference, ASHP Midyear Meeting, MaSHP Annual Meeting, or other opportunities for additional national leadership meetings
  • $750 cafeteria allowance per academic year
  • $1000 move/licensure bonus
  • Lease guarantee available to minimize security deposit requirements
  • Insurance Benefits: health (100% employer-paid option), dental, vision, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, life insurance