Residency Program Director: Morgan Behan, PharmD, BCACP
Assistant Residency Program Director: Courtney Coffman, PharmD, BCACP
Program Code: 44502
National Matching Service (NMS) Code: 560965
Number of positions (2025-2026): 1
Application deadline: January 2
Start date: July 1
About the Program
PGY2 pharmacy residency programs build on Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) 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 (CAGOs) 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.
Purpose
The purpose of the PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center is to develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to become a successful Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Ambulatory Care. The 12-month program offers the ability to provide pharmaceutical care to a broad scope of Ambulatory Medicine patients. The resident will be prepared to develop novel ambulatory care services, teach, and practice independently.
Program Summary
This 12-month (52 week) PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency Program is designed to develop Clinical Pharmacy Specialists in Ambulatory Care. The program offers the ability to provide pharmaceutical care to a broad scope of ambulatory medicine patients. Residents will be prepared to develop novel and sustainable ambulatory care services, serve as skilled teachers, practice independently, and contribute to the advancement of the pharmacy profession. Teaching opportunities and a teaching certificate are available through the University of Cincinnati James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The UC Health Pharmacy Residency Program is committed to diversity within our residency program and fostering an inclusive environment. We provide care to a diverse patient population and emphasize cultural humility in providing top-quality care. Our efforts align with UC Health’s Strategic Framework and PRIIDE values, working in collaboration with the University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy and College of Medicine.
Program Requirements
Requirements for entrance into the PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency include:
- Pharm.D. degree from an AACP-accredited College of Pharmacy
- Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency
- Pharmacist licensure in the state of Ohio
The PGY2 Residency Certificate will be awarded with the completion of all established program requirements, including achievement of Required Competency Areas, Goals, and Objectives for PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency.
Learning Experiences
The PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency is a 12-month program with required and elective learning experiences. The program design is longitudinal, with primary care as a core focus. Elective learning experiences are based on resident interests.
Required Learning Experiences
- Orientation
- Primary Care 1, 2, 3, and 4 (blocks)
- Primary Care (longitudinal)
- Primary Precepting
- Academia I and II
- Administration
- Research Project
- Business Plan
- Pharmacy Grand Rounds
- Pharmacy Morbidity, Mortality, and Improvement
- Anticoagulation Clinic (staffing)
Elective Rotations
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- Transplant Medicine
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Oncology
- Neurology – Multiple Sclerosis
- Pharmacy Access Services
- Specialty Pharmacy (Transplant or Infectious Diseases)
Example Resident Schedule
| Rotations | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation | Orientation | |||||||||||
| Prim Care | PC1 | PC2 | PC3 | PC4 | ||||||||
| PC Long | 1/2 to 1 Day per Week | |||||||||||
| Electives | Elective 1 | Elective 2 | Elective 3 | |||||||||
| Project | Project | |||||||||||
| Precepting | Precepting | |||||||||||
| Admin | 1/2 day every other week | |||||||||||
| Academia | 1/2 day per week (UC COP) | |||||||||||
| Staffing | 7 weekends and 1 major holiday (UCMC Pharmacies) | 1/2 day per week (Anticoagulation Clinic) | ||||||||||
Pharmacy Practice Experiences
The staffing component of the PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency includes staffing in the UCMC Anticoagulation Clinic ½ day per week longitudinally beginning in August for the duration of the residency year.
Academia
PGY2 residents will participate in teaching at the University of Cincinnati James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy. Opportunities include didactic teaching, small group facilitation, and precepting. An optional teaching certificate is available.
Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Administration
The resident will work longitudinally on administrative projects, including developing a business plan and contributing to process improvement initiatives.
Pharmacy Morbidity, Mortality, and Improvement
The PGY2 resident will present one patient case identifying pharmacy-specific process improvement opportunities at the monthly MMI case conference and prepare a written summary for inclusion in the quarterly MMI continuing education publication.
Residency Research
The PGY2 resident will participate in a longitudinal research project, developing a manuscript for submission to a peer-reviewed journal. Residents will present research results at professional conferences such as the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Great Lakes Pharmacy Residency Conference.
Professional Conferences
Residents will attend and present at professional meetings, including the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, Vizient Consortium Pharmacy Network Meeting, Great Lakes Pharmacy Residency Conference, and UCMC Pharmacy Research Symposium.
Residency Application Process
All required items must be received by January 2nd to complete the program application. Please submit the following items via PhORCAS:
- A letter of intent describing your reasons for applying to the program and interests within the pharmacy profession
- A current Curriculum Vitae
- Transcript from College of Pharmacy
- Three letters of recommendation (utilizing PhORCAS format)
Program Contact
Morgan Behan, PharmD, BCACP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Ambulatory Care
Program Director, PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency
Email: Morgan.Behan@UCHealth.com