Community-Based Psychiatry Fellowship

The Community-based Psychiatry Fellowship builds upon a pharmacist’s competence in the delivery of patient-centered care and in pharmacy operational services to prepare a trainee to assume high level managerial, supervisory, and leadership responsibilities. The fellow will be responsible for expansion of pharmacist-provided services within a clinic model through active research. This fellowship program lays the foundation for continued growth in management and leadership skills with the expectation that, the trainee will assume leadership of patient care services in community-based or ambulatory care practice. Successful completion of the Community-based Psychiatry Fellowship will enable the fellow to obtain a clinical or operational leadership role in patient care services for a community-based or ambulatory care practice, particularly one with a focus in mental health. This program will develop a dynamic entrepreneurial skill set to lead the innovative future models of pharmacy practice.

Research in Advancing Community-based Practice and Improving Patient Care (80%): The fellow will explore current practices, procedures and resources within an innovative practice that revolutionizes care provided in a college health setting. The fellow will conduct research and provide innovative solutions for areas of improvement. The fellow with partner with the psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and social workers employed by CAPS to initiate new programs and expand and enhance existing services; and provide fresh perspectives and insights for the staff that will directly influence patient outcomes. The fellow will drive organizational achievement of quality measures. The fellow will actively participate in medication safety systems, regulatory compliance initiatives, patient quality services, and disease outcomes programs. The fellow will develop and execute relevant policies and procedures for the practice site. The fellow will conduct practice-based research, including design, implementation, data collection, data analysis and dissemination.

Develop Leadership and Management Skills (10%): The fellow will gain essential skills related to clinical service strategic planning and implementation. The fellow will demonstrate effective self- and time-management in daily activities. The fellow will apply personal leadership strengths through mentorship of student pharmacists and PGY1 community-based pharmacy residents and collaborations with other health care providers. The fellow will represent CAPS on select committees and workgroups. The fellow will explore leadership opportunities within state and national professional associations.

Teach, Educate, and Disseminate Knowledge (10%): The fellow will provide oral presentations and written materials to pharmacists and other health care professionals. The fellow will network with and provide presentations within state and national professional associations such as the American College Health Association (ACHA), the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and the College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists (CPNP). The fellow will employ effective precepting and feedback to students, technicians, pharmacists, and other health care professionals. In collaboration with academic and practice partners, the fellow will disseminate best practices and results of practice-based research through presentation and publication.

• Training: Our fellows are mentored by dedicated preceptors with various areas of expertise in community-based pharmacy and psychiatry. Our preceptors are state and national role models in practice advancement, serving in appointed and elected leadership positions within state and national professional organizations, such as the North Carolina Association of Pharmacists (NCAP), the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), among others.
• Presenting & Publishing: Fellows can complete a practice-based project, with results presented at professional meetings and submitted for publication.
• Professional Development: Fellows are provided with a stipend for attending professional meetings and are encouraged to attend with their preceptors. During the year, fellows can complete complimentary or reduced cost educational programs and certificate training programs, in collaboration with partners such as the School’s Office of Lifelong Learning (OLL), the North Carolina Association of Pharmacists (NCAP, and the American Pharmacists Association (APhA).
• Teaching and Education: Fellow responsibilities include precepting students at the practice site, teaching in a classroom setting at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy and attending seminars. Fellows can provide interprofessional teaching to dental hygiene and dentistry students through a partnership with the UNC Adams School of Dentistry and continuing education programs in collaboration with the School’s Office of Lifelong Learning. An optional Teaching and Learning Certificate program through the School’s Center for Innovation Pharmacy Education and Research (CIPhER) is available.
• Salary and Benefits: Fellow benefits include a $52,500 salary stipend, an additional $2,500 stipend for professional development and travel-related expenses, health insurance (premium paid by School, and not by fellow), paid holidays and paid time off days. Throughout the year, the fellow can complete the Academy for Leader Development, a longitudinal immersive leadership experience, in collaboration with the Pharmacy Leadership and Education Institute (PLEI).

The Community-based Psychiatry Fellowship Program is not accredited. This program does not participate in The Match. This program does not participate in PhORCAS. The program application fee is $25.

The deadline for applications is January 2.

The candidate must have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, completed a PGY1 Community-based Pharmacy Residency Program or equivalent experience, is eligible for North Carolina pharmacist licensure (will not sponsor nonimmigrant or immigrant status), and is eligible to become a Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner (CPP).

The fellow will be required to complete a background check during the onboarding process.

Application materials include:

• Letter of Intent: The letter of intent, addressed to the Program Director, should describe your reasons for pursuing this fellowship and how completion of this program will help achieve your career goals.
• Curriculum Vitae: The curriculum vitae (CV) should include, but is not limited to, the following content areas: Education and Training, Professional Experience, Experiential Education, Professional Memberships, Leadership Experience, and Honors and Awards.
• Leadership Statement: A leadership statement answering the question, “What is your philosophy on leadership?” should be provided (limit 500 words).
• References: References should include information for three (3) individuals who can support the application. Please include the reference name with degree/credentials, title, employer, phone number and email address. References will be contacted later to provide an evaluation of the candidate.
• Transcript: An unofficial transcript should be included with the application. An official transcript should be submitted directly by the school or college of pharmacy via email to the Program Director.

Interested candidates should follow these steps:

• Submit the online application form, which includes upload of one PDF document that includes the candidate letter of intent, CV, leadership statement, information of three (3) references and unofficial transcript. Please name the file “Last Name_First Name_Psychiatry_Application” (example: Marciniak_Macary_Psychiatry_Application).
• Pay $25 application fee via the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Office of Lifelong Learning.
• Communicate with school or college of pharmacy to ensure submission of official transcript.

Application next steps:

• Applications will be shared with the Application Review Committee.
• Candidates will complete virtual interviews with the program and site. The interview process will be conducted from February through March.
• Candidates will be notified of their status in the program on or around March 1.
• The successful candidate will complete onboarding processes starting in March, with the fellowship year beginning on or around June 15.