The Department of Pharmacy at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is committed to providing the highest quality of training to prepare pharmacy students to be excellent, patient-centered pharmacists.

  • Vision: The vision of the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Enterprise is to provide lifecycle medication management to our patients

  • Mission: To improve health through the application of medication management expertise

The internship program at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is progressive longitudinal program encompassing a summer curriculum, every 3rd weekend and winter break component during the academic year. Each year encompasses new challenges that build on prior activities and give the intern a comprehensive understanding of pharmacy services throughout our enterprise. Our graduates will be prepared to serve as leaders in the profession and deliver patient-centered care across the spectrum of pharmacy services.

Internship Program Activities by Year

Year 1
(starts summer prior to pharmacy year 1)

Intern year 1 develops the student’s knowledge and skills through experiences in acute care pharmacy operations during the 10-week summer curriculum. Interns will be active members of the distribution service line working closely with pharmacy technicians. First year interns will work with the other interns to complete a large-scale research project over the course of the year and will have the opportunity to present this research on a state level. They will also have the chance to participate in small-scale projects for more research experience.
Year 2
(starts summer prior to pharmacy year 2)
Second year interns will move to the transitions in care team, obtaining home medication lists, performing medication reconciliations and patient educations during the 8-week summer curriculum. Second year interns will work with the other interns to complete a large-scale research project over the course of the year and will have the opportunity to present this research on a national level. They will also have the opportunity to lead or participate in small-scale projects for more research experience. 
Year 3
(starts summer prior to pharmacy year 3)
Intern year 3 develops the student’s leadership, knowledge, and skills through experiences with enhanced clinical responsibilities. Clinical service line support will be provided through third year interns. Also, third-year interns will mentor 1st and 2nd year interns, cultivating leadership and project management skills. Third year interns will work with the other interns to complete a large-scale research project over the course of the year and will have the opportunity to present this research on a national level. They will also have the opportunity to lead or participate in small-scale projects for more research experience. Third-year interns may also hold leadership positions in the program such as Chief Intern, Research Chair, and Professional Development Chair.

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