Residency Training Program
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency
A Note from the Program Director
BMC matched all 5 PGY1 positions for the 2012-2013 Residency class. Congratulations to all incoming residents!
Thank you,
Gail Sanchez, PharmD, BCPS
Manager, Clinical Medicine Pharmacists
Director, PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency
617.638.8731
PharmacyPGY1@bmc.org
Program Description
BMC offers a challenging and rewarding PGY1 residency. The resident's year is structured into a tailored, comprehensive program that emphasizes development of advanced pharmaceutical care skills, while encouraging residents to explore interests in teaching and research. After orientation to the department, the resident begins a series of 5 week rotations and other longitudinal activities designed to meet the goals and objectives of the BMC pharmacy practice residency program.
Required Core Rotations (5)
- Adult Internal Medicine
- Hematology/Oncology
- General Pediatrics
- Critical Care (choose one from Medical ICU, Surgical ICU, Cardiac ICU, Pediatric ICU, or Emergency Medicine)
- Practice Management
Elective Rotations (4)
- Infectious diseases consult service
- Diabetes consult service
- Nutrition support
- Neonatal ICU
- Ambulatory care clinics (Adult Primary Care, Anticoagulation clinic, HIV adherence clinic)
- Informatics
- Additional rotations may be available depending upon resident interest
Longitudinal Responsibilities
- On-call Program (rotates)
- Resident Research Project
- Medication Use Evaluation
- New Drug Monograph
- Drug Therapy News - Pharmacy Newsletter
- Participation on residency committees
Teaching Opportunities
- Resident Case Conference (weekly)
- Inservices (to Nursing, Physicians, and Pharmacy staff)
- Two formal Continuing Education lectures
- Co-precept pharmacy students while on rotation
(Northeastern University or Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences)
- Facilitate Therapeutics Seminars (Northeastern University)
- Resident Teaching Seminar (state-wide teaching series, certificate is obtained upon completion, see AJPE 2004; 68(2) Article 38)
Hospital Practice (Staffing) Responsibilities
The objectives for hospital practice are met by staffing in both decentralized and central pharmacy positions. PGY1 residents rotate every 3rd weekend, plus 1 shift (8hr) per week.
Benefits
- Estimated Stipend: $43,700
- Insurance Benefits: Health, dental, vision, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, life insurance
- Earned time accrual (holidays/vacation/sick leave)
- Office space with computer
- Travel/CE allowance: Eastern States Resident's Conference, ASHP Midyear Meeting
Requirements for Acceptance
Application information, including requirements for acceptance and details regarding Phorcas and the National Matching Service, can be found on the designated page.
Additional Details
Duration of Program: 1 year, full-time residency
Number of Positions Available: 5
Starting Date: July 1st
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