​​​​​​​​The Christ Hospital PGY2 Internal Medicine Pharmacy Residency Program

​Position Statement

ASHP PGY2 program purpose: PGY2 pharmacy residency programs build on Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and PGY1 pharmacy residency programs to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists in specialized areas of practice.  PGY2 residencies provide residents with opportunities to function independently as practitioners by conceptualizing and integrating accumulated experience and knowledge and incorporating both into the provision of patient care or other advanced practice settings.  Residents who successfully complete an accredited PGY2 pharmacy residency are prepared for advanced patient care, academic, or other specialized positions, along with board certification, if available. 

Number of positions: 1

If you have any questions, please contact Natalie Delozier​.

General Program Benefits

The PGY2 Internal Medicine Pharmacy Residency Program provides an array of benefits to you during your experience as a resident.      

• Resident office 

• Personal computer 

• ACLS certification (if not already obtained)

• Registration and reimbursement for travel to ASHP Midyear and Regional Resident Conference 

• Continuing education 

• Immunizations 

• Library access

• Competitive stipend     

Health Benefits

• Standard comprehensive coverage 

• Medical 

• Prescription drug coverage

• Life insurance 

• Disability 

• Dental 

• Vision

Learning Experiences

Required Learning Experiences

• Orientation (July)

• Internal Medicine x 3 months 

• Infectious Diseases x 1 month

• Medical Intensive Care Unit x 1 month

• Cardiology x 1 month

• Oncology x 1 month

• Pain Stewardship/Palliative Care x1 month ​
  

Elective Learning Experiences

Longitudinal Learning Experiences

• Pharmacy Services

• Research Project

• Education and Practice Administration
  

Additional Residency Experiences

• Optional University of Cincinnati Teaching Certificate Program

• Optional opportunity to present an online journal club through ACCP Adult Medicine PRN

• Participation on an interdisciplinary hospital committee

• Precepting opportunities with both IPPE and APPE students

• Presentations to various audiences (Pharmacy Grand Rounds, topic discussions with APPE students)

• Development of a formulary monograph, treatment protocol or guideline

• Opportunities to present in-depth literature reviews on therapeutic controversies

Pharmacy Residency Application

The Christ Hospital residency program participates in the ASHP Resident Matching Program and utilizes the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS). 

Application Deadline: 1/​2/24 at 11:59 pm

Application materials required by PhORCAS:

• Letter of intent

• Curriculum vitae

• Basic demographic information

• Verified transcripts

• Three references on standardized reference template in PhORCAS

• Extracurricular information

Supplemental materials required by The Christ Hospital:

• Please answer the following questions and submit through PhORCAS. Answers should be no more than 2-3 pages in total
  

• How would your peers/colleagues describe your leadership qualities?

• If you were not in pharmacy, what career would you pursue and why?

• Describe how you maintain a balance between work and self-care.

• ​Photograph taken during interview.
  

Applicant Eligibility Criteria:

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy degree program

• Participating in or completed an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency or one in the accreditation process

• Licensed, or eligible for licensure, in the state of Ohio

• Meets criteria for employment at The Christ Hospital including: 
  

• A negative drug and nicotine screen
  

• Up-to-date immunizations including COVID-19
  

• US citizen or legal resident​