Abstract:
Objective. To describe a novel training model used to create a sustainable public health-focused
pharmacy residency based in Kenya and to describe the outcomes of this training program on un derserved populations.
Design. The postgraduate year 2 residency was designed to expose trainees to the unique public health
facets of inpatient, outpatient, and community-based care delivery in low and middle-income coun tries. Public health areas of focus included supply chain management, reproductive health, pediatrics,
HIV, chronic disease management, and teaching.
Assessment. The outcomes of the residency were assessed based on the number of new clinical
programs developed by residents, articles and abstracts written by residents, and resident participation
in grant writing. To date, six residents from the United States and eight Kenyan residents have
completed the residency. Eleven sustainable patient care services have been implemented as a result
of the residency program.
Conclusion. This pharmacy residency training model developed accomplished pharmacists in public
health pharmacy, with each residency class expanding funding and clinical programming, contributing
to curriculum development, and creating jobs.
