Purpose Statement

The purpose of Jackson Hospital & Clinic’s PGY1 pharmacy residency program is to build on the Doctor of Pharmacy education and outcomes to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions, eligible for board certification, and eligible for PGY2 pharmacy residency training.

 

Program Overview

Our 12-month program, accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), is personalized and flexible. Residents are given a solid foundation by starting with a 7-week orientation period that trains them in an operational capacity as well as in our core pharmacy consult services (pharmacokinetics and nutrition). The remaining required core rotations are:

• General Internal Medicine I and II (4 weeks each) *

• Internal Medicine/Surgery (4 weeks) *

• Cardiology (6 weeks) *

• Critical Care (6 weeks) *

• Infectious Diseases/Antimicrobial Stewardship (6 weeks) *

• Emergency Medicine (6 weeks) *

 

Our residents also complete two rotation electives tailored to their interest.

• Transitions of Care (4 weeks)*

• Sterile Products (4 weeks)

• Pharmacy Management (4 weeks)

• Advanced core rotation (4 weeks)

• Created based on areas of interest (when feasible) (4 weeks)

 

During the year, our residents participate in the following longitudinal learning experiences:

• Management/leadership

• Medical emergency management*

• Drug information

• Pharmacy operations

• Ambulatory care*

• Teaching

• Research​

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*Direct patient care learning experiences

 

Our Application Process

Applicants shall submit their application materials through the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS). Due date for submission changes annually, but it is typically the second week of January.

 

In order to be considered for acceptance, applicants must submit:

• A letter of intent

• Three references

• Proof of U.S. citizenship

• A curriculum vitae

• Pharmacy school transcript from an ACPE accredited program
   

Once application materials have been reviewed, qualified applicants will be invited for an on-site interview.

 

Additional Information about Jackson Hospital’s PGY1 Program:

• Three positions available

• Starting date: Wednesday of last full week of June

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

• Paid time off

• Paid registration and travel expenses for ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, ALSHP Annual Meeting and the Southeastern Residency Conference