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.

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.

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)

4. A Letter of Interest postmarked no later than December 26 stating why the applicant desires a specialty residency at Grady Health System
5. The following must be postmarked by January 2:
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
6. 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:

Akilah Strawder, PharmD, CDE
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Primary Care
Grady Health System
80 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive, SE
Box 26041
Atlanta, Georgia 30303

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