The Shenandoah University PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency is conducted at Amherst Family Practice and Selma Medical Associates, two physician practices of 13 private physician practices and 62 physicians that are part of a clinically integrated network that provide patient care for the tri-state area of northern Virginia, northeastern West Virginia, and northwestern Maryland. Amherst Family Practice has four physicians and four physician assistants. Selma Medical Associates is a multi-specialty practice with 18 physicians, 7 physician assistants and two nurse practitioners. Clinical pharmacy services have been in place at both practices for more than 15 years.
- Two longitudinal pharmacy-run clinical experiences (family practice clinic and multi-specialty clinic) within collaborative clinics
- Community and wellness extended rotation
- Longitudinal experiences include providing direct-patient care per collaborative practice agreements and comprehensive medication management with transitions of care and chronic care management
- Staffing at local service-based community pharmacies
- Selective rotation based on resident’s interests
- Orientation Learning Experience
- Two longitudinal (~6 month) direct patient care experiences
- Amherst Family Practice
- Selma Medical Associates
- Sinclair Health Clinic
- Community and Wellness
- Project Management
- Communication and Academic
- Teaching and Learning Curriculum Program
- Staffing
Dr. Rileigh Provenza is a PGY1 Ambulatory Care resident with Shenandoah University collaborative clinics. She is originally from Mount Airy, Maryland located about an hour west of Baltimore. Rileigh received her Doctorate of Pharmacy from Shenandoah University Bernard J Dunn School of Pharmacy and her undergraduate degree in Biology from Shenandoah University. Her professional interests include endocrinology, geriatrics, transitions of care, and women’s health. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling to new cities, cooking, and yoga. Upon completion of her PGY1, Rileigh plans to practice in primary care where she can continue to pursue clinical and teaching opportunities.
Dr. Amanda Smith is originally from Christiansburg, Virginia. She earned her Bachelor’s degree at Old Dominion University and her Doctor of Pharmacy at Campbell University. During her time in pharmacy school, she developed a passion for ambulatory care with a focus in anticoagulation, endocrinology, cardiology, and geriatrics. Outside of work she enjoys traveling, fitness classes, thrifting, and spending quality time with her family, friends, and dog Bella.
Practice Site Information and Resources:
Residency Program Director:
R. Iain Pritchard, Pharm.D., BCACP
Assistant Professor
Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy
Shenandoah University
1775 North Sector Court, Winchester, VA 22601
Phone: (540) 678-4396
E-mail: rpritcha@su.edu