Pharmacy Residency Program

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Pharmacy Residency

The purpose of the PGY-1 pharmacy residency program is to build upon the Doctor of Pharmacy education and contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for the pharmaceutical care of patients with a wide range of conditions. The program will also build upon the skills necessary for clinical pharmacists to become eligible for board certification and/or postgraduate year two (PGY-2) pharmacy residency training.

12 Month Immersive Program

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Yearly Salaries

Paid Time Off

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Garnet Health Medical Center (GHMC) is the largest, not-for-profit, non-sectarian hospital in Orange County, New York. With approximately 400 beds, it provides state-of-the-art inpatient, ambulatory, and preventive care to the community.

As the largest and most comprehensive healthcare institution in Orange County, New York, the medical center is committed to excellence in patient care, research, education, and community service. We are among the top 250 best hospitals on the U.S. News & World Report. This academic medical center has affiliations with Touro Medical College.

With our dedicated staff, modern facilities, state-of-the-art technology, commitment to quality care, and role in educating future physicians, GHMC has earned a reputation as a healthcare leader. Whether providing specialty care to the tiniest newborns, performing complex surgeries, or offering comprehensive primary care, we deliver excellence in healthcare with compassion and care.

At GHMC, we aim to provide pharmacy residents with the most comprehensive and advanced training possible. With dedicated pharmacy personnel, we are an integral member of the health care team. Through our collaboration with the medical and nursing staff, we ensure that our residents graduate from the program as competent and independent practitioners.

Program Overview

The Hospital Health-System Pharmacy residency program is a 12 month full-time, post-graduate year one (PGY-1) training program.

The program is designed to prepare pharmacists for clinical and/or operational management positions in hospitals and integrated health care systems. Through directed practical experience, this residency is designed to develop expert skills and competencies in pharmacy practice leadership. We offer a flexible program customized to each resident, but intended to provide clinical, management, research, and teaching experiences. In addition to the core clinical competencies, experiences will include advanced pharmacy leadership, informatics, sterile compounding, regulatory compliance, medication safety, finance, and inventory management. Participation in pharmacy practice management activities help increase a resident’s understanding of the role of pharmacy in the healthcare system.

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Curriculum

All residents are required to complete rotations in core subject areas considered essential to providing a well-rounded experience. In addition, a wide variety of elective rotations are offered allowing residents flexibility in pursuing their individual areas of interest.

PGY-1 Offered Rotations

Orientation & Training*
Internal Medicine I*
Internal Medicine II*
ASP/Infectious Diseases*
Critical Care*
Cardiology*
Transitions of Care*
Administration*
Emergency Medicine
Geriatric Safety
Pharmacy Informatics
Advanced Critical Care (MICU & CTICU)
Advanced Cardiology
Advanced ID (Consult Service)
Pain Management & Palliative Care
Diabetes & Glycemic Management
Medication Safety
Sterile Compounding

*Required Rotation

Required Longitudinal Experiences

Research Projects
Pharmacy Practice and Staffing
On Call
Medication Safety

Employment Information

Duration: 12 months
Positions: 2
Starting Date: July 1, 2024
Estimated Stipend: $52,000
Application Deadline: January 12, 2024
Interview Required:  Yes

Benefits:

Benefits include health, dental, 20 days paid time off, and travel reimbursement for professional meetings.

Application Requirements

Admission to the residency program is available to PharmD graduates of accredited colleges of pharmacy. Residents must be United States citizens or carry a permanent resident visa. New York licensure is required.

A limited (intern) permit, issued by the office of Professions – New York State Board of Pharmacy, is necessary until licensure as a pharmacist in New York is obtained.

The GHMC Residency Program participates in the ASHP-associated Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS). To apply for the residency program, the following items must be submitted through PhORCAS: