PGY1 program purpose
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.
PGY2 program purpose
PGY2 residency programs build upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and PGY1 pharmacy residency training to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals, and objectives for advanced practice areas. Residents who successfully complete PGY2 residency programs are prepared for advanced patient care or other specialized positions, and board certification in the advanced practice area, if available.
The goals of the PGY2 residency program in HSPAL are:
- To train competent pharmacists and innovative practitioners who can provide comprehensive pharmacy services in a dynamic and challenging environment
- To develop excellent written and verbal communication skills
- To train practitioners who can develop and implement drug policies, utilizing rational, safe and cost-effective drug therapy
- To educate health care professionals, students, patients and the community about appropriate medication use and safety
- To train professionals to become leaders within the profession
Program structure
Our philosophy of residency training is to offer practical experiences in diverse, multidisciplinary environments in pediatrics. Our approach in the provision of pharmaceutical care is to provide comprehensive, patient-oriented services. The combined residency program is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).
The practice model integrates distribution and clinical activities at the patient care level, and is supported by centralized drug distribution, support functions and management systems. Residents participate in various activities, including collection of data for medication utilization evaluations (MUEs), in-services to the staff, quality improvement projects, and management of finance, pharmacy operations, and human resources. PGY2 pharmacy residents regularly participate hospital wide committees including, but not limited to, the Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee, Safe Medication Practices Committee, Medication Management Steering Committee, Utilization Review Committee, and more. PGY2 residents also serve as preceptors to pharmacy students and PGY1 residents.
NMS Code |
Program |
Number of Positions |
309141 |
PGY1 and PGY2 Combined HSPAL |
1 |
Stipends and benefits
Residents receive a competitive annual stipend with full benefits including an excellent healthcare benefits package, voluntary tax-deferred annuity plan and 10 days of paid time off (PTO). Please refer to our ASHP listing for more information.
Residents receive educational leave and a stipend to attend and participate in clinical presentations at a minimum of 2 conferences, which may include:
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Leaders Conference
- ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting
- Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group Annual Meeting
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