ABSTRACT Background Interdisciplinary collaboration is a core component of residency training. At the University of Illinois Hospital qualitative feedback underwent thematic analysis. The primary outcome was the percentage of residents reporting a positive impact on their training. Secondary outcomes included satisfaction by specialty, areas of clinical knowledge growth, perceived accessibility, self‐reported confidence, and reasons for lack of interaction with the Pharm.D. on‐call. Results Of 557 residents, 97 responded (17% response rate). Among the 87 who interacted with a pharmacy resident, 93.0% reported a positive training impact. These interactions were associated with improved pharmaceutical knowledge (89.7%), particularly in dosing adjustments, anticoagulation management, drug interactions, and contraindications. Residents reported that Pharm.D. on‐call collaboration enhanced their confidence in patient care (92.0%) and contributed to feeling more prepared for independent practice (70.1%). Qualitative responses highlighted physician residents' appreciation for the on‐call program's contributions to medication safety, with conveyed interest in expanding the program's availability and educational opportunities. Responding physician residents also emphasized the need for increased awareness of the program across underutilizing specialties. Conclusion The Pharm.D. resident on‐call program was well‐received and perceived to enhance physician resident education. Future efforts should focus on increasing program visibility, targeted specialty outreach, and enhancing pharmacists' responsibility and integration in physician residency training and education.
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