PGY1/PGY2 Health System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Residency

Why train here

Our system is dedicated to advancing care within the communities we serve through our continued innovation and improvements as a high-reliability organization.  We focus on bringing cutting-edge technology to the forefront of bedside care with a highly trained group of clinical pharmacists and clinical specialists. 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are deeply committed to equity for all people and communities and for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace with a sense of belonging and pride in our accomplishments. We celebrate the individuality that our preceptors, residents and staff bring to our pharmacy department and continue to seek multidimensional perspectives to help enhance patient care. We understand that diversity in pharmacy helps to enrich the culture of the department so that every staff member feels appreciated, understood, respected, connected, and valued. It’s how we treat people.

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Program Goals

Completion of this program will foster:

• Advanced clinical skills to apply to direct patient care
• A firm foundation in pharmacy operations and management
• Proficiency with presentations through enhanced oral communication skills
• Progressive project management responsibilities with resident accountability
• Recognized leadership characteristics to continue to advance the profession
• Distinction in finance management and technology integration into practice
• Preparation to transition into a future pharmacy leadership position

Benefits

• Health insurance (including dental and vision) is provided to all residents and dependents at the same cost as for full-time employees.
• Associates receive paid time off (PTO), legal holidays, and personal time through an accrual process similar to any full-time associate.
• Conference time for attending the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting
• 403(B) participation and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) facility participation

Salary

• PGY1 Salary: $65,700
• PGY2 Salary: $72,000

Staffing Requirements

• Weekday Staffing
  • One rotating 8.5-hour staffing shift (with meal break) every 3 weeks
• Weekend Staffing
  • 8-hour shift on Saturday and Sunday every third weekend 

PGY1 curriculum

PGY1 residency programs build upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and outcomes to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals, and objectives. Residents who successfully complete PGY1 residency programs will be skilled in diverse patient care, practice management, leadership, and education, and be prepared to provide patient care, seek board certification in pharmacotherapy (i.e., BCPS), and pursue advanced education and training opportunities including postgraduate year two (PGY2) residencies.

Projects/presentations

Activities will focus on pharmacy administration and leadership in preparation for the second residency year in the HSPAL program.  The resident experience will be tailored through electives and project concentration.

Rotations

All residents will begin the residency year with three months of orientation rotations: clinical monitoring, order verification and introduction to pharmacy operations, and antimicrobial stewardship.

Subsequent rotations are conducted in four-week blocks. Exceptions include longitudinal rotations in Order Verification and Clinical Monitoring, Drug Utilization/Research, Leadership, and Teaching/Education.