The PGY1 pharmacy residency program at PPMC builds on Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education and outcomes to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions, eligible for board certification, and eligible for postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training.
Program Overview
The Pharmacy Department at PPMC is dedicated to delivering high quality patient care and service, advancing medical science through research, and educating the next generation of pharmacy practitioners and leaders.
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center PGY1 Pharmacy Residency
The PPMC PGY1 pharmacy residency is a twelve-month, postgraduate training experience that abides by accreditation standards set forth by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. The goal of this residency is to provide experience to develop competency, knowledge and skills as a clinical pharmacist within a healthcare system in preparation for a PGY2 residency.
The PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at PPMC is an ASHP-accredited program as of 2013. The program was established in 2011 and has continued to grow alongside the Penn Medicine health-system. PPMC currently offers four positions for the PGY1 Pharmacy Residency.
Residents interested in pursuing PGY2 residencies in Ambulatory Care, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine or Infectious Diseases can apply for consideration for early commitment for the respective programs.
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Meet the skilled Faculty members leading the rotational instruction for the Pharmacy Residency Program.
The learning experience in PPMC's Pharmacy Residency program covers a wide range of disciples and clinical areas.
Overview of the application requirements needed for the Pharmacy Residency Program at PPMC.
Meet the residents of the Penn Presbyterian Pharmacy Practice.