Belmont University College of Pharmacy has joined with Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, Tennessee to establish the College’s fourth postgraduate program for pharmacists.  The year-long residency, which will begin next summer (2016), offers varied practice experiences in patient care at the medical center as well as teaching responsibilities at Belmont in the College of Pharmacy.  Williamson Medical Center is a 185-bed community hospital that provides comprehensive and progressive medical, surgical, pediatric, and pharmacy services.  The residency is designed to build skills in patient care, leadership, medication safety, teaching, and research, as well as providing opportunity for continued service to the community.

“We are privileged to be able to work with Williamson Medical Center professionals to provide an excellent setting for post graduate pharmacists to serve and learn,” said Dr. Philip Johnston, Dean of the College.  “Williamson Medical Center is a pillar of the community.”

Previous residencies have been established at Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital, Rolling Hills Hospital and Siloam Clinic.  The College is also supporting a post-graduate fellowship with Aegis Sciences Corporation.  Financial support for these programs has come from Aegis Sciences Corporation, Belmont University, Rolling Hills Hospital and The Christy Houston Foundation.