All residency programs at the University of Utah Health use the PhORCAS. No paper applications will be accepted. Please submit the following materials by the due date above to be considered for an interview.
Application Requirements
- CV
- Letter of intent
- College of pharmacy transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation (one of which must come from a clinical preceptor)
For the HSPAL program, there is no supplemental application. There is no need to submit any additional material or apply for the MHA program at this time. Candidates who match with our program will be prompted to apply to the MHA program after they match. Interview dates are scheduled for February 4th and 6th and will be held virtually.
About this Two-Year Pharmacy Residency Program
Overview
The Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (HSPAL) PGY2 residency program at University of Utah Health develops clinically strong practitioners who choose to specialize in pharmacy administration roles, and become leaders in healthcare. The PGY1 program provides a strong practice foundation with emphasis on clinical skill development. The PGY2 HSPAL program provides a comprehensive experience in the management of pharmacy services in an academic medical center including inpatient and ambulatory programs, as well as foundational skills in human resources, leadership, technology and informatics, clinical and operational management, finance, compliance, supply chain, and medication safety and quality. In addition, the residents will concurrently be enrolled in the Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) online program through the University of Utah David Eccles School of Business. The MHA program provides the academic foundation that support and enhance the residency experience. Graduates of the program will be capable of assuming roles as clinical coordinators, team leaders, pharmacy supervisors or managers in a variety of pharmacy practice and healthcare settings, including but not limited to academic medical centers. The HSPAL graduates have the training and skillset to become the executive pharmacy and healthcare leaders.
Purpose
Our PGY1 pharmacy residency program builds upon a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and outcomes to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals, and objectives. Residents who successfully complete our PGY1 residency program will be skilled in patient care, practice management, leadership, and education, and be prepared to provide patient care, seek board certification in pharmacotherapy (i.e., BCPS), and pursue advanced education and training opportunities including postgraduate year two (PGY2) residencies.
Educational Outcomes, Goals, and Objectives
The HSPAL program uses the ASHP Outcomes, Goals and Objectives required for HSPAL programs. We use all the required Outcomes, Goals and Objectives. Other elective outcomes may be addressed as part of the resident's custom plan.
The summary of the Outcomes, Goals and Objectives selected for the year are included as a print out from PharmAcademic for each resident as part of the process of planning for the year.
Requirements
Part 1: PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency
See the Pharmacy Practice (PGY1) Residency description for detailed information on the first year of the program. Required 4 week rotations include: Orientation, Management, Drug Information, Acute Care, Primary Care, Adult Critical Care Selective, Transitions of Care Selective, and Ambulatory Care Selective. Residents have 4 weeks of project time spread throughout the year. Residents may then choose electives (4 months) in acute or ambulatory care, and specialty consult areas.
Part 2: Master of Healthcare Administration
The Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) from the University of Utah David Eccles School of Business enhances the HSPAL residency experience, preparing the resident for their career post-residency. The curriculum coincides with specific residency experiences to ensure the course work as an opportunity to be immediately applied. While enrolled in the MHA program, residents will be taught by the University of Utah's renown faculty, while taking courses with other professionals from varied backgrounds.
Summary of MHA Curriculum Requirements (scroll to bottom of linked page)
Part 3: HSPAL (PGY2) Residency
Rotations are planned for each resident based on the residents career interests and preceptor availability. Required 4-week rotations include: Orientation, Inpatient Operations and Clinical Management, Ambulatory Operations and Clinical Management, Supply Chain, Finance, Medication Safety and Informatics. Required longitudinal rotations include: Longitudinal Management, Longitudinal Project, and Staffing both inpatient and discharge.
Foundational Required Experiences
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Rotation |
Primary Preceptor(s) |
Suggested Duration |
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Ashley Bowden |
2 weeks |
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Ashley Bowden |
4 weeks |
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Inpatient Clinical Management (option of UHosp/HCH) |
Makala Pace |
4 weeks |
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Jacob Murrill |
4 weeks |
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Ashley Ryther |
4 weeks |
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Ryan Fleming |
4 weeks |
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Russell Findlay |
4 weeks |
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Russell Findlay |
4 weeks |
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Alyssa Ferrie |
4 weeks |
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Program Preceptors |
4 weeks |
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Program Preceptors |
Longitudinal |
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Longitudinal Supervision (Residents supervise an area of the pharmacy during their second year. Examples of areas supervised include operating room areas, a community pharmacy or supervising an intern class) |
Ashley Bowden |
Longitudinal |
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Amanda Woods |
Longitudinal |
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Chris Hansen |
Longitudinal |
Elective Experiences
Electives are arranged based on the resident's interests. This may include experiences in other areas not listed, or an extension in an already scheduled area. In addition, there are many electives for the resident to choose from to gain experience and enhance their interests. The follow are established electives.
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Rotation |
Primary Preceptor(s) |
Suggested Duration |
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Linda Tyler |
4 weeks |
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Erin Fox |
4 weeks |
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Shea Kinsey |
2-4 weeks |
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Camryn Froerer |
2-4 weeks |
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Sara Bamford |
2-4 weeks |
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Other electives may be developed based on the resident's interests. |
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HSPAL PGY2 Residency Completion Checklist
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Complete at least 85% of all goals and objectives marked "Achieved for Residency" (AChR).
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Satisfactorily complete all learning experiences.
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Perform at the level of an independent, licensed pharmacist in performing responsibilities throughout the year.
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Demonstrate accountability for the care of patients.
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Perform independently as a pharmacy leader at the end of the program year.
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Complete all assigned projects.
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Insure completion of all evaluations for each learning experience assigned.
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Service requirements: Cover four shifts per month in a staffing role (Approximately 34 hours per month, 48 shifts for the year). Assignments are split equally between inpatient and discharge pharmacist assignments.
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Design and complete a research project and develop a publishable manuscript. This will be evaluated as a project rotation.
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Presentations (evaluated as part of capstone experiences)
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Provide an acceptable continuing education presentation.
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Present research project results at the Mountain States Conference.
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Complete at least 4 presentations as part of other rotations. Presentations will be given to a variety of audiences including pharmacy staff, intraprofessional teams, and senior leadership.
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Satisfactorily maintain a residency program e-portfolio. Portfolio will contain at a minimum:
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End of year updated CV
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Vision Statement
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Project proposal and final project manuscript
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For all projects and presentations completed during the year: summaries, presentations, and other documents
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Department Service
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Coordinate at least two department events (e.g. immunization clinics, controlled substance count, Be Well Utah).
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Act as Pharmacy Department co-chair or secretary for one pharmacy committee (Preceptor Development and Teaching Committee, Medsafety, Recruitment, etc.)
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Optional Experience
Complete requirements for teaching certificate program. This can be completed over the 2 years of the program.
Program Director
Ashley Bowden, PharmD, MS, BCPS
Pharmacy Operations Director
Ashley.Bowden@hsc.utah.edu
Bio
I am Ashley Bowden, the HSPAL Residency Program Director and Pharmacy Operations Director at the University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City, Utah. I completed my PharmD degree at The Ohio State University in 2015 (Go Bucks!) and my M.S. in Health-System Pharmacy Administration at the University of Utah in 2017. I completed my PGY1 pharmacy practice and PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration residency at the University of Utah Health. I oversee investigational drug services, medication distribution for 700 inpatient beds, central fulfillment of medication orders for 400 university clinics, and operations of 4 operating room pharmacy satellites. In operations, I am passionate about using automation to improve safety and medication distribution processes. In addition, I love mentoring and developing our pharmacy interns and residents to grow and achieve the next step in their careers.
Outside of work, I love spending time outdoors hiking or playing sports and, in the colder months, attending various theatre shows throughout the valley.
Program Coordinator
Camryn Froerer, PharmD, MS, BCPS, BCSCP
Manager, Investigational Drug Service
Camryn.Froerer@hci.utah.edu
Bio
Camryn graduated from University of Utah College of Pharmacy in 2018. He then completed a PGY1/PG2 and M.S. degree in Health System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership at University of Utah Health. After residency he spent time as an Operations Manager at University of Iowa Health Care before rejoining the U of U Health team again in 2021 as the Investigational Drug Services Manager. Outside of his role as RPC, Camryn has offered elective experiences for the HSPAL residents within IDS, acted as project preceptor, and mentored many residents in career decisions along the way.
When Camryn is not at work he enjoys disc golf, spending time with his wife and two kids, and enjoying all that Utah has to offer.