Baptist Health Medical Center-North Little Rock PGY1 Pharmacy Residency

Pharmacists at Baptist Health Medical Center-North Little Rock work with the healthcare team to ensure positive patient outcomes. Services provided by our pharmacists span beyond decentralized clinical consultation (dosing – pharmacokinetic, antimicrobials, anticoagulation; antimicrobial stewardship – culture review, de-escalation; IV to PO) to include Graduate Medical Education integration, multidisciplinary rounds, and transitions of care.

Learning Opportunities

• Engage with other healthcare professionals on multidisciplinary rounds  
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) & Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications and participate in the management of medical emergencies  
• Participate in the teaching and research certificate programs through the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy  
• Participate in pharmacy-related and medication-focused publications to be included in the official Baptist Health employee newsletter (e.g., The Connection)  
• Serve as a preceptor for APPE students  
• Provide continuing education for pharmacists and other healthcare professionals  Participate in P&T Committee meetings  
• Complete a research project and present at a regional residency conference  
• Lead journal clubs, patient case presentations, and topic discussions for pharmacy students  
• Provide clinical staffing one evening per week and every fourth weekend  
• Serve at a charitable clinic monthly

Learning Experiences