PGY-1 Primary Care Residency Program

There are many opportunities for more focused clinical training in the ambulatory arena at Grady Health System. Our primary care clinics have long been recognized as Centers of Excellence by the National Institute of Health, and provide a rich environment for building a solid foundation of clinical knowledge and skills that will prepare the resident for independent practice and future success.

Preceptors in the primary care residency program are employed full-time as clinicians in our health system; they are committed to patient care and serve as excellent role models for clinical practice, in addition to their commitment to residency training.

Learning experiences available to the Primary Care Resident include:

Requirements for application to the PGY-1 Primary Care Residency program:

General Requirements

1. Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy
2. Personal and leadership qualifications for successful completion of a residency program
3. Eligibility for licensure in the state of Georgia

Specific Requirements (note deadlines)

5. A Letter of Interest postmarked no later than Friday, Dec. 26, 2007 stating why the applicant desires a specialty residency at Grady Health System
6. The following must be postmarked by Monday, Dec. 29, 2007:
   1. Current Curriculum Vitae. Include completed and anticipated residency rotations (or student rotations if completing Pharm.D. degree)
   2. Official pharmacy school transcripts
   3. Four (4) references completed on the Recommendation Request Form. Note: the recommendation form must be completed and should accompany a letter of reference.
   1. Three recommendations must be from clinical preceptors during a PGY-1 pharmacy residency rotation (OR student rotations if completing the Pharm.D. degree)
   2. One recommendation must be from the residency director (OR current employer if completing the Pharm.D. degree)
   4. Residency Questionnaire
7. Applicants invited for an on-site interview will be required to present a professional presentation on a topic related to clinical pharmacy practice

For additional questions, please contact Dr. Akilah Strawder, Director of the Primary Care Residency at 404-616-0626 or by e-mail at astrawder@gmh.edu

Mail application materials for the Primary Care Residency to: