The Residency Advisory Committee has oversight of all the pharmacy residency programs. This committee consists of a Chair (Residency Manager), all PGY1 and PGY2 RPDs and RPCs, 9 Clinical Pharmacists, a Staff Pharmacy/Manager, the Assistant Director of Education and Professional Development, both Resident Chiefs and the Residency Program Administrator. RAC meets on a quarterly basis.
The purpose of the Residency Advisory Committee is to establish and maintain ASHP- accredited pharmacy residency programs and to serve as the advisory and organizational structure of all UMH pharmacy residency programs
The committee shall assure:
- residency programs adhere to the Pharmacy Department, Hospital and ASHP mission and guidelines
- respective residents’ and Department’s goals are met
- residents’ advocacy to other faculty, staff, and Departments
- residents’ adherence to residency program
- mentorship and guidance to residents
- develop new programs as needed due to: department needs, future pharmacist roles, and job market pressures
- decisions important to the function of the department are made in a timely manner