Jarrod Vick, PharmD
Ambulatory Care Pharmacist at Broadway and Main
What specific factors or experiences motivated you to select the UTHSC Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program as your preferred pathway?
I wanted additional training to better prepare myself clinically. I also believed it would open more doors in the future, and give me experiences in other areas of the pharmaceutical industry.
Can you share the most impactful or transformative experience you had during your residency year?
I think the experience as a whole was very impactful. I learned so much from so many different people. There were so many different experiences throughout the year, and I think the variety is a huge advantage as well.
In what ways has participation in the UTHSC residency program contributed to your personal and professional development, and how has it helped you move toward your long-term career aspirations?
As mentioned previously, I think the variety of experiences has helped me develop personally and professionally. I am part owner of two independent pharmacies in East Tennessee, and I am able to take the skills I learned in residency to help manage the pharmacies and provide better patient care. I also work two days per week at a pediatrics office, and residency helped prepare me clinically and interprofessionally.
What important insights or advice would you offer to prospective residents considering the UTHSC Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program to help them make an informed decision?
I believe if you have a desire to develop clinically, professionally, and enjoy variety then UTHSC Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program is a great option to consider. My advice would be to always be flexible. There’s more than one way to achieve a certain goal or outcome. No matter which career path you decide to take, try your best, and enjoy the ride.