PGY2 Residency Program Director

Contact Information:
Jennifer Schoelles, PharmD, MS
Jennifer.schoelles@cencora.com

Jennifer Schoelles, PharmD, MS
Director, Pharmacy Education and Professional Development

PGY1 Program Director:

Tricia L. Parker, PharmD, MS, BCPS, CPPS, FCCM, FIHI
Assistant Chief Pharmacy Officer, Department of Pharmacy
Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy UCSF, School of Pharmacy
Associate Professor, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine,
UC Davis School of Medicine

Residency Program Coordinator

PGY1/2 Residency Program Coordinator
David Dakwa, PharmD, MBA, BCSCP, BCPS
dsdakwa@ucdavis.edu
Assistant Chief Pharmacy Officer, Acute Care Operations

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Cencora and UC Davis Medical Center are excited to recruit one resident for this new Combined PGY1 Pharmacy & PGY2 Corporate Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (CPAL) with Masters residency. This innovative program has been developed to prepare residents for success as a future pharmacy leader in corporate pharmacy, specializing in pharmacy supply chain management.

The resident will undergo comprehensive PGY1 health systems training, completing their PGY1 Pharmacy residency at UC Davis Medical Center, followed by a PGY2 in Corporate Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (CPAL) with Cencora (formerly AmerisourceBergen). The PGY2 year will be completed remotely while being physically located at the PGY1 health system.

Program Purpose, Year One:

PGY1 residency programs build upon 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 PGY1 residency programs will be skilled in diverse 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.

Program Purpose, Year Two:

PGY2 residency programs build upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and PGY1 pharmacy residency training to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals, and objectives for advanced practice areas. Residents who successfully complete PGY2 residency programs are prepared for advanced patient care or other specialized positions, and board certification in the advanced practice area, if available.

Program Overview

The PGY1 Pharmacy Residency is perfect for motivated pharmacy graduates seeking to enhance and refine their clinical expertise. The program is designed to be both rigorous and adaptable, offering a tailored experience that aligns with each resident's previous education, clinical experience, and long-term professional aspirations. Throughout the program, residents will engage in a wide array of rotations across various practice settings and clinical specialty areas, such as internal medicine, critical care, oncology, infectious diseases, and more. This diverse exposure not only broadens their clinical experience but also allows them to develop a deep understanding of the nuances within each specialty. In addition to clinical practice, the residency places a strong emphasis on developing teaching and leadership skills. Residents have the opportunity to participate in academic activities, including delivering lectures, leading case discussions, and mentoring pharmacy students. These experiences are designed to cultivate their abilities as educators and prepare them for potential roles in academia or clinical training. 

The PGY2 Corporate Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (CPAL) residency at Cencora is designed to build upon the resident’s patient-centered care and operational experiences. It prepares residents to assume high-level managerial, supervisory, and leadership roles in the corporate sector, with a specialized focus on supply chain management. During the PGY2-year, residents will acquire in-depth knowledge and engage in essential supply chain activities pivotal to pharmacy practice. These activities include pharmacy supply chain principles, understanding the stakeholder ecosystem, wholesaler distribution and economics, health system leadership, drug shortage strategies, inventory management, 340B contracting, and medication cost management strategies. Additionally, the resident will pursue a master’s degree as part of this innovative two-year program. 
 
Residents will be employees of the PGY1 health system for the first year of the program and are subject to all resident requirements, policies and procedures, and benefits as outlined for PGY1 residents in the PGY1 Pharmacy Program description. Residents become Cencora employees for the PGY2 year, and are subject to all resident requirements, policies and procedures, and benefits as outlined for Cencora pharmacy residents.

Residents will earn a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from UC Davis Graduate School of Management. Coursework will be completed during the 2-year residency. Completion of the MBA program will align with the end of the second-year residency program. Graduate student tuition is included as a part of your residency program.

UC Davis Health and Pharmacy Services

UC Davis Health is a nationally recognized academic medical center offering primary care for all ages, specialty care in over 150 fields, and the latest treatment options and expertise for the most complex health conditions. Some highlights include:

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  • Rated Sacramento’s top hospital
  • Nationally ranked in multiple specialties
  • Home of a nationally ranked Children’s Hospital
  • Magnet Recognized
  • Receiving top honors for nursing excellence
  • HIMSS level 7 recognition for advanced technology that improves care
  • Region’s only Level I trauma center for both adults and pediatrics
  • Regional burn center
  • NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center
  • Comprehensive stroke center
  • URAC Accredited Specialty Pharmacy
  • System Shared Service Support
  • System Home Infusion

Program Structure

The PGY1/PGY2 Combined CPAL Residency is a full-time, two-year commitment, beginning mid-June and ending 24 months later. Clearance to start work by UC Davis Health and Cencora must be completed prior to start date.

Residency Learning Experiences—Year 1

Required
See PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program for required learning experiences.

Elective Rotations
See PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program for options. Resident will work with program leadership to select from elective rotations.

Residency Learning Experiences—Year 2

Please visit the Cencora CPAL website to learn about the required and elective learning experiences in the PGY2 year and more about the preceptors, leaders, and organization.  

Pharmacy Residency training programs at UC Davis Health are conducted under the licensed entity within UC Davis Health which is UC Davis Medical Center.