Pharmacy Residency Program
Training the Next Generation of New Orleans Healthcare Professionals
East Jefferson General Hospital Year 1 (PGY1) pharmacy residency helps
residents develop the necessary clinical pharmacy skills to help patients
in their care. By offering pharmacy residents diverse experiences in a
variety of disciplines, our program helps them gain a comprehensive understanding
of pharmaceutical care.
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency of
East Jefferson General Hospital (EJGH) provides 12 months of training in all aspects of advanced pharmacy practice.
These include:
- Acute patient care
- Drug facts and Information
- Management skills
- Ambulatory and emergency patient care
- Development of drug policy
The program is tailored to the unique needs of each resident and offers flexibility.
Goals of our Program
Residents who participate in our residency program are equipped with the
specific skills and competencies needed to take on positions of leadership
within the profession following their PGY1 program.
Some occupations available following completion of a PGY1 program include:
- Pharmacy Specialists
- Continuing on in training in a PGY2 program
- Clinical faculty
Once a resident has completed the PGY1 residency, they will be able to
provide pharmaceutical care in a variety of environments.
Additionally, graduates of the residency program will be qualified to:
- Provide excellent pharmaceutical care to patients throughout multiple practices
- Work with healthcare teams
- Communicate, clarify, and educate patients and other staff
- Become a leader within the pharmaceutical profession
- Pursue advanced specialty training
- Work toward certification by the Board of Pharmaceutical Services (BPS)
About the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
This program is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists - the organization responsible for accreditation of such programs. Their guidance helps to formulate and recommend changes in standards, assess compliance of standards, and recommend accreditation for programs.
ASHP commission on Credentialing
4500 east-West Highway, Suite 900
Bethesda, MD 20814
1.866.279.0681
Our program was established in 2015.