PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency

About the Program

The 52-week American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited PGY-1 program offers the resident a robust experience through core rotations along with a broad range of elective opportunities. St. Elizabeth’s Hospital PGY-1 Residency will help to develop pharmacists with advanced knowledge and skills essential for them to function as an integral member of the health care team. 

Elective rotations available include but are not limited to Ambulatory Care experiences in Chronic Disease Management, Family and Internal Medicine, Pain Management, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Cardiology, Emergency Medicine, Pharmacy Informatics, and Transitions of Care.

Required learning experiences include: Ambulatory Care, Critical Care, Internal Medicine I, Internal Medicine II, Orientation, and Patient Safety in Administration.  Residents must also participate in longitudinal Research through completion of an ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting Poster and a major research project presented at a regional Resident pharmacy conference.  Staffing requirements in Main Pharmacy include one evening shift per week and every third weekend.

Educational Opportunities

Teaching Activities and Certificate Teaching activities are incorporated throughout the residency. The residents precept pharmacy students during the clinical rotations, provide seminars to the Saint Louis University Family Medicine physicians and present continuing education programs. 

To enhance the resident’s learning experience, a teaching certificate is offered through the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy. Through focused on-line instruction, leading of small-group discussions and presentation of didactic lectures at SIUE, the residents are provided a foundation of educational principles and the opportunities to apply them in various practice settings.

Learn More

St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Residency participates in the PhORCAS program and the required documents include curriculum vitae, letter of intent, official college transcripts,and three electronic reference forms.  Completed application forms and required supplemental materials are due by January 2.

Visit ASHP for more information.

*Please note that this position will not provide visa sponsorship.