Pharmacy Residency Programs
Arcare recognizes the importance of advancing the pharmacist’s role in healthcare and developing leaders who improve patient outcomes through innovation, collaboration, and evidence-based care. Our residency programs provide training in diverse settings across Central Arkansas, preparing pharmacists to deliver comprehensive, accessible, and equitable care for all patients. We offer two accredited residency programs.
PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency
Our PGY1 Community-Based Residency Program builds upon the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education to develop pharmacist practitioners with strong patient care, leadership, and teaching skills. Graduates are prepared for PGY2 residencies, professional certifications, and clinical practice in community and ambulatory settings.
Program Highlights
- Hands-on patient care in managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia within a primary care setting.
- Integrated community pharmacy experience, including 340B program training and managed care exposure.
- Longitudinal learning experiences that emphasize continuity of care, relationship-building with patients, and interprofessional collaboration.
- Teaching and precepting experiences, with access to a teaching certificate program through the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
- Accredited by ASHP in partnership with APhA.
Learn more about the PGY1 Community-Based Residency Program >
PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency
Our PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency Program builds on PGY1 training to develop advanced clinical pharmacists in ambulatory care practice. Residents are prepared for independent practice, advanced clinical roles, and board certification in ambulatory care (BCACP).
Program Highlights
- Expanded scope of patient care across complex, multi-morbid ambulatory care populations, with emphasis on chronic disease state management (diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, heart failure, and more).
- Specialized longitudinal experiences in high-impact clinics, including asthma, COPD, HIV, and hepatitis C, within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) setting.
- Advanced leadership and administrative development through service design, practice advancement, and interprofessional collaboration.
- Enhanced teaching and precepting responsibilities with pharmacy students and PGY1 residents, plus access to a teaching certificate program through the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
- Accredited by ASHP.
Learn more about the PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency Program >
Why Choose ARcare for Residency Training?
- Mission-Driven Care: Practice in a Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to “Health for All,” serving diverse and underserved populations.
- Integrated Training Environment: Experience both clinic-based care and community pharmacy operations.
- Leadership Development: Build skills in practice advancement, administration, and professional advocacy.
- Mentorship & Professional Growth: Benefit from dedicated mentorship, teaching opportunities, and individualized development plans.
- Work–Life Balance – Enjoy a supportive environment that values resident well-being and promotes balance between professional responsibilities and personal life.
Benefits at a Glance
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plus free ARcare clinic benefits.
- Paid time off, holidays, and birthday leave.
- 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match.
- Funded professional meeting attendance and teaching certificate opportunities.
Program Director
Gabriella Douglass, PharmD, BCACP, AAHIVP, BC-ADM, TTS, ACUE
Residency Program Director | Arcare
Email: gabriella.douglass@arcare.net | Phone: 501-462-2305
