Pharmacist Involvement in Family Medicine Residency

Pharmacist involvement in Family Medicine Residency Programs (FMRPs) has become increasingly prevalent over the past four decades, ranging from involvement in didactic teaching to active participation in patient care.Pharmacists contribute to FMRPs by serving as faculty, preceptors, and educators, addressing gaps in pharmacotherapy education and enhancing patient care outcomes.By actively managing chronic conditions, providing medication reconciliation, participating in population health, and facilitating care transitions, pharmacists enhance patient safety and contribute to quality improvement efforts within FMRPs.Furthermore, pharmacist-run programs, facilitated by collaborative practice agreements, offer comprehensive disease management services and generate revenue for family medicine practices.Despite progress, challenges remain in advancing pharmacist participation in FMRPs, including the need for increased awareness of their role and scope of practice among program stakeholders.Pharmacist involvement in FMRPs is endorsed by key medical organizations and offers significant benefits for patient care, education, and practice sustainability.This paper examines the expanding role of pharmacists within FMRPs, driven by accreditation requirements, shifting medical perspectives, and the imperative for interprofessional collaboration.