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Program Overview

The University of Kentucky launched a PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency, specializing in Specialty Pharmacy, in June 2024. Accredited by both URAC and ACHC, our specialty pharmacy sets a high standard in patient care with over 100 dedicated employees. The program fosters collaboration across more than 40 clinics in over 30 therapeutic categories. Our licenses across six states enable us to offer a diverse and comprehensive experience in health system specialty pharmacy practice, significantly broadening our reach. The goal of the residency is to provide the necessary training to produce a specialty pharmacy practitioner capable of pursuing roles in a variety of specialty pharmacy practice settings. 

While the program focuses on enhancing patient care skills, residents are encouraged to develop their communication skills by teaching PharmD students in classroom lectures, pharmacotherapy breakout groups, and clinical clerkships. An AACP award‐winning certificate program in scholarship and teaching exposes residents to teaching philosophies, innovative teaching techniques, and accreditation standards.  Research is readily available and required throughout the program. The program encourages residents to pursue their personal interests while becoming well‐rounded clinicians by providing them with the flexibility to directly design their residency year schedule.  Each resident will give an ACPE accredited presentation at UK College of Pharmacy Grand Rounds.  A certificate will be awarded upon completion of the PGY1 year. For additional information on the residency and requirements associated with this year, please reference the PGY1 Residency Program manual. 

Program Director

Samantha Bochenek

Samantha Bochenek, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, CSP Department of Pharmacy Services

Location Detail
531 Wellington Way Lexington, KY 40503-1482
Phone
859-323-4506 samantha.bochenek@uky.edu

Fast Facts

  • Number of Positions: 1
  • Application deadline: January 2, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST
  • Starting Date: June 16, 2025

2024-2025 Recruitment Information

Virtual Open Houses

Interested in pursuing a PGY1 Specialty Pharmacy residency at the University of Kentucky HealthCare? Please join us at one of our virtual open house events. We look forward to meeting you!

Dates and Links

2025 Recruitment

  • November 6, 2024 from 7:30 pm - 8:15 pm EST
  • November 14, 2024 from 7:30 pm - 8:15 pm EST

Just sign up at this link!

 

Application Requirements

  • CV
  • Letter of intent
  • Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
  • Official College Transcripts 
  • Complete PhORCAS Application

Residency Experiences

Residents will complete experiences from the opportunities listed below.  

Required Learning Experiences

Specialty Pharmacy (S.P.) Experiences

  • Medication Therapy Management
  • Orientation
  • Pharmacy Patient Support Services
  • Specialty Infusion
  • Specialty Pharmacy Leadership
  • Specialty Pharmacy Operations

Selective Learning Experiences

(select one option from each category)

Specialty Pharmacy Call Center Practice

  • Cardiology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Infectious Disease
  • Neurology
  • Oncology
  • Pulmonary
  • Rheumatology
  • Transplant

Specialty Pharmacy Clinic Practice

  • Gastroenterology
  • Neurology
  • Rheumatology

 

Elective Learning Experiences

  • Internal Medicine
  • Specialty Pharmacy Call Center Practice:
    • Cardiology
    • Gastroenterology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Neurology
    • Oncology
    • Pulmonary
    • Rheumatology
    • Transplant
  • Specialty Pharmacy Clinic Practice:
    • Gastroenterology
    • Neurology
    • Rheumatology 
  • Others available upon request

Required 12-month Longitudinal Learning Experiences

  • Institutional Committees
  • Pharmacy Practice Experience (Operational Staffing)
  • On-Call
  • Research
  • Teaching Certificate Program
  • Mentoring

Application Process

Thank you for expressing interest in the University of Kentucky pharmacy residency programs! All applicants must be a graduate of an ACPE accredited college of pharmacy and be eligible for licensure in the state of Kentucky. Please direct any application-related questions to: Samantha Bochenek, Residency Program Director.

STEP 1 - Register for the Match

Applicants must participate in the match process sponsored by the National Matching Service, Inc. (http://www.natmatch.com/ashprmp). 

STEP 2 - Complete PhORCAS Application

Applicants should complete the standard PGY1 application on PhORCAS. (https://portal.phorcas.org/). Please note this includes three (3) recommendations from individuals who can comment on the applicant's clinical abilities. It is preferred that at least two recommendations come from preceptors. Formal letters are not required.

STEP 3 - Submit by Deadline

Applicants should have all PhORCAS application materials submitted by  January 25, 2024, 11:59 PM EST.