Pharmacy Residency Program

The Beginning of Your Pharmaceutical Career

At Archbold Memorial, we are committed to providing an outstanding ASHP-Accredited Pharmacy Residency Program. Our program provides in-depth clinical experience in a broad area of pharmacy practices, including internal medicine, critical care, emergency medicine, infectious diseases, ambulatory care and administration.

The resident will be delegated clinical responsibilities, precepting opportunities with pharmacy students, and longitudinal projects. We strive to provide a challenging yet supportive environment, where autonomy and supervision are balanced meeting the capability of the resident. The ultimate goal of this residency is to develop clinical knowledge and leadership skills within pharmacy practice.

What to Expect from the Archbold Pharmacy Residency Program

This residency program builds upon Doctor of Pharmacy education to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions. Participants of this residency are eligible for postgraduate year two (PGY-2) pharmacy residency training and board certification in pharmacotherapy (i.e. BCPS) upon graduation.

Residents who successfully complete PGY-1 program will:

• Be skilled in medication-related care of diverse patient populations
• Be a competent, confident, and compassionate pharmacy practitioner, who is an active member of the healthcare team
• Gain an attitude of self-evaluation and improvement
• Be able to prevent, identify, and resolve medication-related problems
• Assure safe, effective, and appropriate drug therapy for patients across the continuum of care

During this 12-month program, residents will be involved in:

• High-quality, patient-centered care
• Medication-use policies
• Leadership and practice management
• Project management
• Education of healthcare providers and trainees
• Medication-related support during medical emergencies

Resident Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Code Response (BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification)
• Presentations (patient cases, journal clubs, and research at Southeastern Residency Conference (SERC))
• Ancillary Staff Education
• Poster (in presentable format, presented at ASHP Midyear)
• Completion of a finalized manuscript (from research project) ready for submission
• Development or modification of a policy, procedure, or order set with presentation to the appropriate committee
• Staffing one to two weekday evening shifts per week, every third weekend, one major and one minor holiday.

Required Rotations:

• System Orientation
• Internal Medicine
• Critical Care I
• Emergency Medicine I
• Infectious Diseases
• Administration
• Research
• Ambulatory Care
• Oncology I

Elective Rotations:

• Cardiology
• Specialty
• Infectious Diseases II
• Emergency Medicine II
• Critical Care II
• Administration II
• Oncology II
• Medical Missions (trip to Kenya, Madagascar, or Guatemala for a 2-week experience)
• Additional learning electives offered based on resident interest

Benefits and Compensation:

• $48,500 salary
• Dental and health insurance
• Accrued paid time off
• Paid professional organization memberships

Apply Today!

In order to apply for our Pharmacy Residency Program, all applicants must be enrolled in the ASHP matching program.

FIND US! National Match Service ID: 268413

All application materials are due in PhORCAS by the posted deadline on the ASHP webpage. The application will not be considered complete until all required information is received. Please submit the following via PhORCAS:

• Complete PhORCAS application
• Transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Intent
• Letters of Recommendation (3)
  • Minimum of TWO reference letters from clinical preceptors

To learn more about our Pharmacy Residency Program , please call the Residency Director at 229.228.2773.