The pharmacy practice residency was first accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists in 1980.

Graduates of our Residency Program have been very successful and well-prepared for an array of clinical practice positions, including specialty residencies, clinical specialist positions, faculty appointments, pharmacy administration, research fellowships, and industry.

Experienced pharmacists provide advanced clinical services in a variety of areas, including:  critical care, infectious diseases, drug information, internal medicine, hematology/oncology, cardiology, ambulatory care, pharmacokinetics, and transplantation.

The PGY2 Critical Care Residency provides the following required rotations:  Medical ICU (2 months), Trauma (2 months), Coronary ICU (2 months), Infectious Diseases, Cardiothoracic Surgical ICU, and Neurosurgery/Neurology ICU.  Longitudinal rotation:  Pharmacokinetics.

The following presentations are required for the Residency Program:  Seminar, Journal Club, Research Project Proposal, platform presentation for Eastern States Conference, and a Pharmacist CE Program.

Residents are required to staff four shifts per month (every other weekend).

Residents are expected to attend the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Midyear Clinical Meeting and the Eastern States Conference for Pharmacy Residents and Preceptors (Baltimore, MD).

Residents are required to complete a research project.  After selection of an appropriate topic, residents work with a Research Project Mentor to facilitate project development.

PGY1 annual stipend - $33,000

The resident is required to work three holidays per year.  When the residents works a holiday, another day off will be granted.

The Residency Program provides time off with pay, airfare or auto expense, lodging, stipend for meals, and registration to attend professional meetings.

Residents are entitled to full employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.

Residents have full privileges to the Health Science Library, photocopying, and other Departmental and AGH resources available to full-time employees

Residents have dedicated office space with a personal desk, computer, and phone.  Additional office resources are also provided, including:  printer, file cabinets, and references.

Residents are entitled to free on-site parking in the Hemlock Street Garage.