PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program
Goals of our program
Residents who participate in our residency programs 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
- Clinical faculty
- Continuing on in training in a PGY2 program
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