Residency Programs

Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) offers residency programs that prepare you to become servant leaders within the profession of pharmacy. Our programs are designed to provide residents with a solid foundation in patient-centered care in a variety of settings, while focusing on fostering personal and professional leadership. We are currently the only residency program that actively incorporates faith integration as one of our core traits. Emphasis within our programs is placed on:

 
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient centered care
  • Pedagogy
  • Time management

Our residency program directors and preceptors are dedicated to nurturing resident knowledge, skills, and growth as pharmacy professionals.

 

Programs

 

Teaching and Learning Program

Each of our residency programs integrates a teaching and learning component that takes place within the School of Pharmacy.

Residents are given an academic appointment as an instructor of pharmacy practice within the Gregory School of Pharmacy. Residents participate in the following types of activities longitudinally throughout the residency year: topic discussions, large classroom teaching, small group facilitation, active learning and co-precepting. Residents participating in the program will be required to submit an electronic teaching portfolio including a teaching philosophy. Residents successfully completing assigned activities will be awarded a teaching certificate of completion.

 

Application Process

All components of the application should be submitted through PHORCAS by the specified deadline.

  • Letter of intent
  • Three letters of recommendation (using the ASHP template provided)
  • Official transcript
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Mission Alignment Statement
    • The mission of the Lloyd L Gregory School of Pharmacy is “Pharmacy with Faith”. We develop servant-leaders who are fully committed to raising the standards of practice within the profession of pharmacy by following Christ’s example of serving, teaching, and healing those in need. Write a one-paragraph statement describing how this mission aligns with your personal values. 

Candidates meeting our selection criteria will be contacted by the residency program director for an onsite interview. Interested in applying? Contact Erin Dorval or Jordan Sedlacek or Erenie Guirguis for more information. 

 

Benefits

Residents are provided a competitive salary and are eligible for health, vision, and dental insurance. Travel funds are provided to offset expenses incurred at an applicable pharmacy meeting. 

 

Contact

Erin Dorval, Pharm.D. | erin_dorval@pba.edu

Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice

Jordan Sedlacek, Pharm.D., BCACP, BC-ADM | Jordan_Sedlacek@pba.edu

Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice

Laura A. Rhodes, PharmD, BCACP | laura_rhodes@pba.edu

Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice

Erenie Guirguis, PharmD, BCPS | ERENIE_GUIRGUIS@pba.edu

Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice

 

“PBA's residency program provided numerous opportunities to build a strong evidence-based clinical foundation, develop motivational interviewing skills and expand upon critical thinking skills while working with diverse patient populations. The preceptors remained genuinely invested in my professional and personal growth throughout my journey at PBA.”

– Lindsey Helm
Pharm.D., PGY1 Pharmacy Resident 2015