Community Outreach
The CARE Clinic
Residents have the opportunity to provide pharmacy services at The CARE Clinic throughout the residency year. The CARE Clinic is a free health clinic that provides free dental and medical care to the underserved, low income, and uninsured population of Fayetteville and the surrounding areas. The clinic pharmacy is staffed by a pharmacist and two volunteer technicians. Resident responsibilities include verifying prescriptions, communicating formulary and drug information to providers and clinic staff, and providing medication education to patients. Dinner is provided at 5 p.m. prior to volunteering for the evening. The PGY1 resident will provide services one evening every six weeks at a minimum. The Community-Based residents will provide services one evening every month. Should the resident like to volunteer more often, that can be arranged by contacting the Residency Program Director/Coordinator.
Better Health
Better Health is a non-profit organization that strives to bridge gaps in health care services for Cumberland County residents and surrounding areas through various programs involving diabetes education and management, childhood obesity prevention, loans of medical equipment, and assistance with emergency medical needs (e.g., critical prescriptions, dental care, vision care). Residents teach the medication presentation to a small group of patients during the seven-week Take Charge of Diabetes class that occurs Mondays and Thursdays throughout the year.
Team Building
Resident Social Events
The purpose of these events is to encourage and enhance relationship development between the residents and the preceptors outside of the work environment. The residency social events have been a great way to get to know each other and serve as a time to de-stress and have fun. We have enjoyed events such as cooking classes, game nights, bowling nights, escape rooms, gift exchanges, cookie exchanges, Minute-To-Win-It games, etc. The opportunities are endless, and the events are always filled with laughter and fun.
Team Building
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During orientation, residents spend a day at ZipQuest Waterfall & Treetop Adventure here in Fayetteville, NC. The day serves to unite the incoming residents as they work together as a team in order to solve puzzles and complete challenges. The goal of this exercise is to introduce the incoming residents and build a foundation of trust, camaraderie, and friendship that will continue to grow through the residency year. The residents finish the day by zipping through the trees around Carver’s Falls! The pharmacy residency budget is responsible for covering the expenses related to this event.
Living in Fayetteville
Our PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residency programs are located in Fayetteville, N.C., an "All American City" home to one of the largest military bases in the world and wedged between the beach and the mountains. You won't run out of things to do in this town known for its history, heroes, and hometown feeling or in the numerous nearby North Carolina destinations including Charlotte, Raleigh, Asheville, and Wilmington. Fayetteville is also perfectly situated for endless travel options with Charleston, S.C.; Washington, D.C.; Baltimore, Md.; and Savannah, Ga. all within driving distance, plus the Fayetteville regional airport and two nearby major airports (RDU and CLT).
Arts and Culture
Theatre, Symphony and Cinema
The region is host to numerous great venues such as the Cape Fear Regional Theatre, Cameo Art House Theatre, Crown Complex, Gilbert Theater, The Arts Council, and the theaters of local universities. Fayetteville is home to several unique groups including Sweet Tea Shakespeare, Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra, the 82nd Airborne All American Band, and the Army Rock Band. The All American Holiday Concert is a can't-miss tradition in the area.
Nightlife
Check out numerous locations with live music, ranging from blues to jazz to country. Among others, Bright Light Brewing Company, Dirtbag Ales Brewery, and Paddy's Irish Pub feature new artists every weekend. Check out SkyView on Hay, Huske Hardware House, and Cadillac Ranch for live music and dancing. Trivia is a popular weeknight activity at numerous restaurants.
Downtown & Outdoors
Don't miss downtown Fayetteville's Fourth Friday with a new theme every month and the best of the downtown businesses open late. Summer activities include Dirtbag Ales Farmers Markets and fresh strawberry/blueberry picking. The Cape Fear Botanical Gardens are beautiful in every season with themed events throughout the year. Outdoor festivals will keep you busy year-round from the Dogwood Festival and the International Folk Festival to the Holly Day Fair, A Dickens Holiday, and the free Fayetteville after Five series featuring live music and great food in the summer. Food festivals are another local favorite including the Annual Greek Festival, Food Truck Round-Up, and Blues-N-Brews.
Sports
Whether you want to watch live sports or play yourself there is something for everyone. Segra Stadium - one of the coolest venues in town - is home to the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, a Single A baseball team as a feeder for the Houston Astros. The Fayetteville Marksmen are a minor league hockey team that host numerous themed nights.
Fort Liberty offers multiple community leagues for soccer or hockey. You can also try rock climbing at one of the indoor climbing gyms or year-round indoor ice skating. The All American Marathon and Mike-to-Mike half marathon are two iconic races every runner should try at least once.
Heroes, History, & Hometown
For the military buff, visit the Airborne and Special Operations Museum, 82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum, and John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Museum. For the history lover, the 1897 Poe House shows a peek into the Southern life in the Early 20th century and the Civil War Trail showcases Fayetteville's story.
Fort Liberty also hosts numerous events open to the public.
Hometown Extension
Tucked into the northern side of Fayetteville, try treetop adventures, zipline canopy tours, and river floating. If shopping is your thing, check out the numerous boutique businesses in downtown Fayetteville and Southern Pines or the nearby Carolina Premium Outlets.
The surrounding areas offer many additional amenities including resorts, spas, and equestrian events. Tee off from one of the area's many golf courses, including the world-famous PGA course, Pinehurst No.2, at Pinehurst Resort.
Food and Drink
The region's variety of ethnic foods are as diverse as the community they serve with many family run restaurants. Try some traditional Italian and Mexican to rival that of any large city or try something new with authentic Vietnamese, Thai, Japanese, Cuban, German, Afghan, and Indian cuisine. Luxury dessert bars and numerous bakeries keep the town sweet. The outdoor dining options of the downtown are great especially during festivals.
Real Estate
Fayetteville and the surrounding regions offer a neighborhood to fit everyone's needs and preferences.
Downtown & Historic Haymount
Close to Medical Arts, the CARE Clinic, and Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Terry Sanford
Great school district and close to the Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. The neighborhoods are very established and family friendly.
North Ramsey
Closer to Campbell University and Raleigh with good access to shopping and the main roads.
Skibo/Morganton
Numerous apartment complexes with a variety of amenities very close to shopping.
Hope Mills
Suburban neighborhoods with multiple new developments especially near the new I-295 extensions. The town has its own downtown and a community lake.
Eastover
More rural with land and plenty of privacy.
All these neighborhoods offer a range of rental properties from one-bedrooms in apartment complexes, to condos or townhomes, to private homes with acreage.