Independent Pharmacy Practice Advancement Fellowship American Pharmacy Cooperative, Inc. Foundation-UK College of Pharmacy
About the Program
By the end of the Independent Pharmacy Practice Advancement fellowship, the fellow will function as an innovative community pharmacy practitioner with the skills to implement and evaluate advanced pharmacy practice services and lead advocacy efforts that promote expansion of the pharmacist’s role in patient care.
The fellowship is offered through a unique partnership between the UK College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) Center for the Advancement of Pharmacy Practice (CAPP), a research center within the UKCOP dedicated to advancing pharmacy practice, and the American Pharmacy Cooperative, Inc Foundation for Education and Research (APCIF), a not-for-profit that works to provide training and resources to help independent pharmacies implement successful pharmacy care services and research programs, and Poole's Pharmacy Care located in Central Kentucky, where patient care activities and firsthand business operations/management training will occur. (Logistical and housing support will be available to interested parties.)
Under the careful guidance of employees from all three organizations, the fellow will experience a wide array of activities designed to meet the outcomes of the program. Headquartered at Poole's Pharmacy Care the fellow will be heavily involved in the day-to-day operations of pharmacy management/ownership, advanced patient care services, and practice-based research. Throughout the year the fellow will also work with members of the APCI Foundation to aid in practice advancement, implementation of novel services, and advocacy at both the state and federal level. College of Pharmacy faculty members will help coordinate experiences, contribute to implementation learning, and assist in research analysis and publication of results.
Upon completing the program, the fellow will be able to lead community pharmacy-based patient care practice initiatives. Throughout the year, the fellow will become efficient at advocating and collaborating with various stakeholders to bring about change in pharmacy practice. Through real-world experiences at their practice site in combination with opportunities at APCI Foundation and UKCOP, the fellow will gain the ability to function successfully as a leader in pharmacy dedicated to continuous professional development and practice advancement.
Please reach out to the Program Administrator, Dr. Kyle Bryan with any questions regarding the fellowship or application process.
Activities
- Engage with independent community pharmacies to support and implement innovative clinical services
- Develop and lead a practice-based research project significant to independent community pharmacy practice
- Contribute to and engage with advocacy and practice advancement initiatives
- Develop and update resources, policies, and procedures to promote successful business operations
- Provide patient centered care through advanced clinical services and medication dispensing
- Develop and provide education programming to targeted audiences including pharmacists, health professional students, patients, and others
For additional information view the Independent Pharmacy Practice Advancement Fellowship program flyer here:
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive Salary (~$54,000)
- Paid Vacation & Holiday Leave
- Paid Temporary Disability Leave
- Adjunct Assistant Professor Appointment
- Stipend for ASHP Teaching Certificate Program and NCPA Pharmacy Ownership Workshop
- Travel allowance for the Annual Meetings of the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) and American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
- Tuition for optional 6 credit hours of graduate courses per semester
The fellow will report to the UKCOP Site Coordinator, Dr. Kyle Bryan, PharmD. They will provide patient care activities under the guidance of pharmacist/owner Ron Poole, RPh at their practice site and work closely throughout the year with the APCI Foundation Site Coordinator Dr. Cathy Hanna, PharmD.
Fellowship year runs from July 1st, 2026 - June 30th, 2027.