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assessing event success and soliciting methods for improving the PRCC experience.
Although there were open discussions regarding different
program structures, learning experiences, and precepting
styles, there was no formal process developed to disseminate
this information across programs. In the future, there could
be a systematic approach to gathering information about best
practices among programs that could be shared with interested parties.
In regard to continuity, members suggested developing a
more robust method of selecting subsequent co-chair(s) and
passing on the activities of the PRCC. While the first year of
the PRCC was co-chaired by 2 PGY1 residents, the subsequent year was led by both a PGY1 and a PGY2 resident,
which seemed to offer a more wholesome approach to spearheading such a committee. To better streamline the leadership recruitment process, current PGY1 resident members
could be contacted after the results of the ASHP Resident
Matching Program to inquire if any of them will be completing a PGY2 program in the immediate city area, and whether
or not they would be interested in applying for the PGY2
co-chair position. The PGY1 co-chair position could be
secured at the beginning of the new residency year through a
formalized application process in conjunction with the BOD.

located in the area, similar initiatives may be implemented to
support residents both professionally and personally.
Authors' Note
During the 2-year experience of the Committee, Jonathan H. Sin
was affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York,
NY; Jamie Chin was affiliated with NYU Winthrop Hospital,
Mineola, NY; and Loriel J. Solodokin was affiliated with Mount
Sinai Hospital, New York, NY.

Acknowledgments
The authors acknowledge Yi Guo, PharmD, and Amisha Leimbach,
PharmD, CJCP, for their guidance and support throughout the
Committee's 2-year experience.

Declaration of Conflicting Interests
The author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect
to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

Funding
The author(s) received no financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

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Herein, we have described the formation of a citywide
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