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| PHARMACY RESIDENCY PROGRAM |
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 What Makes Our Program Special? |
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- The residency program has earned national recognition for the quality of its training and the caliber of its residency staff.
- The Pharmacy Practice Residency at UPMC St. Margaret is ASHP-accredited.
- UPMC St. Margaret holds a leadership role in Family Medicine as one of the oldest and largest Family Medicine Residency programs in Pennsylvania.
- A clinical pharmacist has been an integral part of the faculty at UPMC St. Margaret for nearly 30 years.
- The clinical pharmacists are integrated into all aspects of family medicine teaching.
- An integrated approach to comprehensive health care permeates the residency program.
- UPMC St. Margaret is committed to preparing each resident for the broad challenges of family medicine, today and tomorrow.
- UPMC St. Margaret is an incredibly supportive place to work and learn.
- Our affiliation with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) gives St. Margaret access to resources and technology of one of the country's leading academic medical centers.
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| Contact Information | Michele Hilty
Program Coordinator
(412) 784-4227
hiltyml@upmc.edu
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| The Pharmacy Residency Experience |
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 The purpose of the residency is to train a highly motivated team oriented pharmacy resident in advanced patient medication management skills, teaching techniques, and practice-based research methods to prepare him to be a leader of change in the medical/academic community.
The program curriculum is flexible to enable the resident to develop his or her own interests in addition to participating in the longitudinal experiences of residency. An opportunity to work on a casual basis in the hospital pharmacy is also available and encouraged.
The pharmacy residents will have numerous opportunities to give formal and informal presentations to health care professionals, precept pharmacy students, and teach at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. A variety of practice-based research experiences exist, and the resident is expected to present his or her research findings at a national pharmacy meeting.
As part of the University of Pittsburgh Pharmacy Residency Program, the residents at UPMC St Margaret participate in resident group seminars and journal clubs with pharmacy residents in other training programs at Pitt. |
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| Contact Information | Michele Hilty
Program Coordinator
(412) 784-4227
hiltyml@upmc.edu
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| The One Year Program |
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This one year, PGY-1 (Post Graduate Year 1) Pharmacy Practice Residency provides the resident direct patient care experiences in a variety of settings throughout the year, allowing mastery of the applications of pharmaceutical care principals to practice. The program curriculum is flexible to enable the resident to develop his or her own interests in addition to participating in the core experiences of the residency. An opportunity to moonlight on a casual basis in the hospital's pharmacy also is available and encouraged. The pharmacy resident will have numerous opportunities to give formal and informal presentations to health care professionals, precept pharmacy students, and teach at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. A variety of practice-based research experiences exist, and the resident is expected to present his or her research findings at a national pharmacy meeting. As part of the University of Pittsburgh Pharmacy Residency Program, the residents at UPMC St. Margaret participate in resident group seminars with pharmacy residents in other training programs at Pitt. The purpose of the residency is to train a highly motivated, team oriented pharmacy resident in advanced patient medication management skills, teaching techniques, and practice-based research methods to prepare him or her to be a leader of change in the medical/academic community.
PGY-1 PHARMACY PRACTICE RESIDENCY CURRICULUM
Block Care Rotations
- Outpatient Family Medicine
- Inpatient Family Medicine
- Surgical Services
- Critical Care
- Infectious Diseases
- Research
- Unit-based Pharmacy
Longitudinal Core Rotations
- Practice Management
- Advanced Pharmacy Practice
- Faculty Development Fellowship
- University of Pittsburgh Pharmacy Residency Research Program
Elective Rotations/Opportunities
- Drug Information/Drug Use and Disease State Management
- Inpatient and/or Outpatient Geriatrics
- Cardiology
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| Contact Information | Michele Hilty
Program Coordinator
(412) 784-4227
hiltyml@upmc.edu
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| The Two Year Program |
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The pharmacy residency at UPMC St. Margaret is a two-year program in which the resident will actually complete two residency programs. Postgraduate year one (PGY-1) comprises a Pharmacy Practice Residency with a conditional continuation to year two (PGY-2) which is Specialty Residency in Family Medicine. The two-year experience offers the benefit of continuity if learning environment and opportunities. After building a strong foundation the first year, the resident will accomplish the establishment of an independent practice in the second year. The resident will have numerous opportunities to give formal and informal presentations to health care professionals, precept pharmacy students, and teach at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. A variety of practice-based research experiences exist and the resident is expected to present his or her research findings at a national pharmacy meeting. The program curriculum is flexible to enable the resident to develop his or her own career interests in addition to participating in the longitudinal experiences of the residency. An opportunity to work on a casual basis in the hospital pharmacy also is available and encouraged. The purpose of the residency is to train a highly motivated and team oriented pharmacy resident in advanced patient medication management skills, teaching techniques, and practice-based research methods to prepare him or her to be a leader of change in the medical/academic community.
PGY-1: PHARMACY PRACTICE RESIDENCY
Block Care Rotations
- Outpatient Family Medicine
- Inpatient Family Medicine
- Surgical Services
- Critical Care
- Infectious Diseases
- Research
- Unit-based Pharmacy
Longitudinal Core Rotations
- Faculty Development Fellowship
- Practice Management
- Advanced Pharmacy Practice
- University of Pittsburgh Pharmacy Residency Research Program
Elective Rotations/Opportunities
- Drug Information/Drug Use and Disease State Management
- Inpatient and/or Outpatient Geriatrics
- Cardiology
PGY-2: SPECIAL RESIDENCY IN FAMILY MEDICINE
Block Care Rotations
- Outpatient Family Medicine
- Inpatient Family Medicine
Elective Rotations/Opportunities
- Geriatrics
- Community Pharmacy-Medication Therapy Management Service
- Community Medicine/School Health (Asthma, Puberty/Sexuality, Anti-Smoking Education)
- Community Practice (Physician-Office Based)
- Emergency Medicine
- Complementary/Integrative Medicine
- Ambulatory Care-Underserved Clinics
Academic Experiences Required
- Presentations at Noon conferences for medical students and residents, as well as nursing inservices, throughout the training program.
- Participate in Family Medicine Faculty Development Fellowship activities
- Participate in the precepting of pharmacy and medical students
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| Contact Information | Michele Hilty
Program Coordinator
(412) 784-4227
hiltyml@upmc.edu
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| Salary and Benefits |
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First Year - $ 32,000
Second Year - $ 34,000
* Conference Stipend: $1,500
* Relocation Allowance: up to $2,500
* 2 weeks paid vacation plus 1 week paid vacation over Holiday Break
* 3 paid Personal Holidays
OTHER BENEFITS
* Health Insurance (hospitalization, dental and vision coverage)
* Disability Benefits
* Life Insurance
* Malpractice Insurance
* Prescription Drug Coverage Plan
* Free on-site parking at UPMC St. Margaret's, Family Health Centers, and affiliate institutions
* Voluntary Programs for Supplemental Retirement annuities and credit union
* ACLS/BCLS Provider Course Registrations
* ATLS/PALS, NALS and ALSP Course Registrations
* Free meals for on-call residents and also daily conferences
* Free lab coast and laundry service
* Perks Works Coffee Station along with Ice Cream form Gift Shop Coupons Available
* Annual Medical Refresher Course Conference Registration
* Tungsten T5 - Palm Pilots and instructional sessions provided
* NFUSE Accounts to access Cerner at your residence or remote sites
* Free electronic mail accounts and internet access
* Health Club Membership Discount |
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| Contact Information | Michele Hilty
Program Coordinator
(412) 784-4227
hiltyml@upmc.edu
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