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I have heard that ambulatory care is an extremely popular residency right now. Can anyone tell me why and what it entails? Thank you!
Ambulatory care is very popular for a number of reasons, but one that stands out is the ability to see and care for patients in your own clinic (coumadin, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, etc). In many places, like at the VA where I did an ambulatory rotation during residency, as long as the primary care provider refers the patient to your clinic, you can make changes to dosages for agents, or add or discontinue agents at your own discretion. You are allowed to do this under protocol. It is this kind of semi-autonomy that draws many pharmacists to this area of practice.
There are PGY1 residencies that have a focus on Amb. Care.