PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at Doctors Hospital
Doctors Hospital
The Pharmacy Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Residency at Doctors Hospital is a 52-week training program in Candidate accreditation status by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP).
The program is designed to develop advanced skills in the areas of internal medicine, critical care, emergency medicine, infectious diseases, and medication safety. The residency builds on previous education and is geared towards developing expert knowledge and skills in managing medication-use systems and optimizing drug therapy.
The resident is integrated into the provision of comprehensive and advanced pharmacy services. During this training, residents will have the opportunity to co-precept Doctor of Pharmacy candidates from various pharmacy schools and are also required to provide various presentations throughout their rotational experiences. The program is designed to train the graduate with the competencies that enable attainment of PGY2 specialty residency training, if desired, and/or board certification in Pharmacotherapy Specialty, as well as achievement of a desired position in the field of pharmacy.
Doctors Hospital will have one PGY1 resident working alongside pharmacy students and approximately 40 employees, our program offers a customized yet standardized approach, preparing clinically skilled pharmacists to work effectively and collaboratively with multiple levels of pharmacy personnel. Residents receive training in optimal medication therapy management/utilization, quality improvement, and research, while developing leadership and team-building skills through collaboration on interdisciplinary teams. We provide a high-tech and personalized patient-and family-centered environment coupled with excellence in quality-of-care measures and patient satisfaction scores.
Our program’s vision is to develop the resident into an effective confident clinician and educator, and to enhance professional and clinical skills.
Program Accreditation
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) | ID: 33960
Program Size
1 Resident per Year
Program Director
People
Doctors Hospital
Doctors Hospital, located in the heart of historic Coral Gables, has provided high-quality medical care since 1949. The 281-bed, acute care facility is recognized for its services in orthopedics, sports medicine, general surgery, minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, geriatrics, intensive care and a state-of-the-art Emergency Department.
Eligibility Requirements and Application Schedule
Program Eligibility
- Pharm.D. degree from an ACPE accredited college of pharmacy
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Must obtain a Florida pharmacist’s license
Application Requirements
Prospective residents are required to submit the following:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Official transcripts from all colleges of pharmacy attended
- Three letters of recommendation from professional references utilizing standard form required by PhORCAS™
- Personal statement of intent
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Application Timeline
- Where do applicants go to apply? Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS™).
- When are applications accepted? November to January
- When are candidate interviews? January and February
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When are candidates matched/notified of acceptance?
March
ASHP Resident Matching Program – National Matching Services, Inc.
National Matching Service Code: 310613 - When does the program start? July 1st