PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program

Vital Pharmacy resides within D’Youville’s Health Professions Hub on the D’Youville University campus—a nexus where various health professions collaborate, learn, and care for the community together. The hub encompasses Vital Pharmacy, Sisters Health Center D’Youville, D’Lish dietetics demonstration kitchen, and Thrive physical therapy, occupational therapy, dietetics, and chiropractic clinic, among others.

Orientation to Residency and Patient-Centered Dispensing:

The purpose is to orient residents to the expectations of each core rotation, the residency program, the site, and any applicable technology. Residents will be oriented to the residency manual; purpose; ASHP Standard; competency areas, goals, and objectives; description of learning experiences; complete organization new hire orientation (including reporting harassment and inappropriate behavior); and discuss strategies for maintaining well-being and resilience with resources. Residents will review residency policies within 14 days of program start and document this per the Orientation Checklist.

Patient-Centered Dispensing:

Includes patient-centered medication distribution, point-of-care testing, immunizations, use of protocols (i.e., naloxone, hormonal contraceptives, PrEP, etc.), and administration of medications as applicable, among other activities.

Clinical Programs and Direct Patient Care:

Includes comprehensive and targeted medication management, patient care consults for protocols (i.e., naloxone, hormonal contraceptives, PrEP, etc.), chronic condition management (diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, asthma, COPD, heart failure, arthritis, pain management, Alzheimer's disease, end-stage renal disease, mental health, etc.), educational programs (regarding medications, medication therapy management, and health-related topics), disease prevention and wellness activities (tobacco cessation, weight loss, naloxone education, health screenings, risk assessment, medication take-back, disease prevention education, etc.) and any applicable physical assessments (I.e., weight or blood pressure for DSMES classes), as well as transitions of care medication reconciliation and management. Residents will gain experience in care for a variety of disease states and range of medications and health-related needs; recurring follow-up of patients assigned to develop care continuity and extended patient relationships; and communication of care with other members of the healthcare team and patient/caregiver.

Leadership:

Includes engagement in the pharmacy population and population served; self-assessments for quarterly development planning; practice demonstrating personal and interpersonal skills to manage responsibilities and practice demonstrating professional behavior and responsibilities; learning series/topic discussions on factors that influence pharmacy needs and planning; participation in administration formal and/or informal discussions on external factors that influence pharmacy in the healthcare environment.

Julia is the current pharmacy resident for the 2024-2025 academic year. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Public Health from Mercyhurst University in 2019, and her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from D’Youville University School of Pharmacy in 2024. In addition to her residency, Julia is also pursuing a Masters in Public Health from Daemen University. She holds strong interests in teaching and academia, ambulatory care, and public health. Her research project for the year is titled Bridging the Gap in Medication Adherence: Comparing Self-Reported Adherence and Barriers Between Patients Who Utilize Adherence Packing and Those Who Do Not. In her free time, she enjoys coaching with the West Side Rowing Club.

Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs, Outreach & Special Projects – DYU School of Pharmacy
Residency Program Director – Vital Pharmacy
cizdziela@dyc.edu

Dr. Wozniak joined the D’Youville University School of Pharmacy as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice in August of 2019. After earning her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from D’Youville University School of Pharmacy in 2008, she pursued a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo. Upon completing her residency, she returned to D’Youville University School of Pharmacy, where she established a practice site in Ambulatory Care at D’Youville Health Professions Hub. Here, she developed numerous clinical services, including an ADCES accredited Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Program. During her tenure as a Clinical Assistant Professor, Dr. Wozniak also served as Director of Interprofessional Education and as Residency Program Director for the D’Youville University School of Pharmacy/Vital Pharmacy’s PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program. In January 2024, she assumed the role of Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs, Outreach, and Special Projects. In this position, she is charged with developing and implementing a strategic vision for the school's clinical services and outreach initiatives. This includes overseeing patient care provided through DYUSOP’s Clinical Health Services, the Hub, and related entities, enhancing relationships with healthcare facilities and preceptors, and securing funding opportunities to advance clinical services and the pharmacy profession both locally and internationally. She is also currently pursuing her Master of Business Administration degree at D'Youville.