Dr. Kerry Blaney, PharmD and Dr. Amal Al Naif, PharmD
Program Description
The PGY1 pharmacy residency at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). The 12-month program is designed to develop skills and competencies in the provision of pharmaceutical care. The resident will practice in a collaborative environment with extensive responsibilities for providing pharmaceutical care to patients. Responsibilities will include clinical and didactic teaching, as well as involvement in all aspects of clinical pharmacy services.
Program Purpose
The PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center provides a structured framework where residents are equipped to succeed in a variety of settings including PGY2 training, fellowship or clinical practice. Our goal is to develop critical thinkers and clinical pharmacy leaders who are adaptable to the ever-evolving healthcare environment.
Residency Expectations
- Develop and refine clinical skills to successfully self-monitor and self-educate
- Function proficiently as a member of the healthcare team
- Participate in didactic teaching and assist as a preceptor in the training of Pharm D students from both Northeastern University and Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University
- Achieve abilities in various areas of pharmacy practice to pursue a wide variety of career paths and to become a leader within the profession
Required Learning Experiences
- Internal Medicine I & II
- Cardiology
- Critical Care
- Administration
Required Longitudinal Responsibilities
- Administrative
- Medication Use Evaluations
- Scholarship Project – Research and Quality Improvement
- Teaching
- 1 Noon Conference
- 1 Pharmacy CE
- Facilitate student topic discussions
- Precepting pharmacy students
- Northeastern University Teaching Certificate
- Pharmacy Practice: Staffing
- Weekends – Every third weekend
- Evenings – Every third Friday during the second half of the year
- Holidays (1 major and 1 minor)
Elective Rotations
- Emergency Medicine
- Neonatal ICU
- Infectious Disease
- Advanced Infectious Disease
- Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
- Surgical Intensive Care Unit
- Oncology Sterile Compounding (Off-site at Norwood Hospital)
Successful completion of the program is contingent on adherence to St. Elizabeth's Medical Center's policies and procedures, completion of the ASHP learning objectives on PharmAcademic, conduction of a research project, and attendance and presentation at Eastern States Conference.
Eligibility
- United States citizen or resident alien
- PharmD degree from a school of pharmacy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
- Licensed or eligible for licensure by July 1
International applicants must have completed a pharmacy education or international training program from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) University or be part of a MCPHS affiliate agreement, in addition to the above requirements.
How to Apply
Residency candidates should complete an electronic residency application using ASHP PhORCAS, which will include:
- Letter of intent
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Pharmacy school transcripts
- Three (3) letters of recommendation, including one from a faculty member and one from an employer
The Application deadline is January 5, 2024. Interviews will be completed in February.
Benefits
- Annual stipend: $55,000
- Medical insurance
- Vacation Time (10 days)
- Sick Time (10 days)
- Paid holidays
- Personal desk space with a personal laptop
- Travel/CE allowance
Number of Positions
PGY1: 3 Positions (2 International and 1 National)
PGY1 Residency Program Director Contact Information
Lindsay M. Arnold, PharmD, MPH, FCCP, BCPS
Department of Pharmacy Services
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
736 Cambridge St.
Boston, MA 02135
617-789-5102
[email protected]