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
Internal Medicine Clinical Coordinator
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
- Renal consult/Kidney transplant
- 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)
- 2 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: $40,000
- 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
Doctor of Pharmacy degree from ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy; eligibility for licensure in Massachusetts; be a US citizen or carry a permanent resident visa (a "green card"); complete application: letter of intent (including goals), pharmacy school transcript, curriculum vitae, 3 letters of recommendation; personal on-site interview.
Additional Details
Duration of Program: 1 year, full-time residency
Number of Positions Available: 5
Starting Date: July 1st
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