Associate Professor, Jacqueline Cleary, PharmD, BCACP, and Professor, Jessica Farrell ’07, PharmD, were recently awarded $35,000 by Johnson & Johnson to support a PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident with a concentration in rheumatology.
The one-year PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency Program builds on PharmD and PGY1 training to prepare pharmacists for advanced clinical practice, leadership roles and board certification in ambulatory care pharmacy. The program holds accreditation status with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacy (ASHP).
This marks the 8th consecutive year Dr. Farrell has obtained funding for the program—a testament to her exceptional leadership and long-standing commitment to advanced pharmacy training. The grant covers nearly 50 percent of the resident’s salary, providing crucial support for the sustainability of this highly specialized program.
“Our team works across both pediatric and adult rheumatology to improve patient access and safety through evidence-based decision-making of complex therapies while partnering closely with providers to support long-term outcomes,” said Dr. Farrell. “We also serve as a training site for pharmacy and medical students and residents, emphasizing interprofessional education and collaborative, team-based care.”
The Rheumatology Core Block, coordinated in collaboration with Albany Medical Center’s Division of Rheumatology, is a one-year advanced training program preparing pharmacists to work in outpatient care settings such as clinics and medical offices. It provides residents with advanced, hands-on experience caring for patients with rheumatic diseases in multidisciplinary ambulatory care settings. Graduates of the program have successfully pursued rheumatology-focused ambulatory care pharmacy positions.
The program, directed by Dr. Jacqueline Cleary, plays a vital role in strengthening ACPHS’s academic and clinical offerings.
“PGY2 ambulatory care residency provides an environment where a pharmacist truly learns to think independently, manage complexity, and practice at the top of their license,” said Dr. Cleary. “Trainees leave with not only advanced clinical knowledge, but also the confidence and judgment needed to lead patient-centered care, precept learners, and contribute meaningfully to the evolving role of ambulatory care pharmacists”
The ACPHS-affiliated residency is one of just 216 ASHP-accredited PGY-2 programs nationwide, and one of only 16 in New York state.
Learn more about this ambulatory care residency.
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