PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Our Purpose
The purpose of the Post Graduate Year 1 (PGY-1) Pharmacy Residency Program at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is to assist residents in creating a strong foundation in clinical pharmacy practice, leadership, and professional development. Through diverse patient care experiences, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a focus on evidence-based medicine, the program prepares residents to become confident, skilled pharmacists who are capable of providing high-quality, patient-centered care.
Program Overview
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital PGY-1 is an ASHP accredited 52-week, post graduate training program focused on increasing proficiency in patient care, leadership, education, and research.
At the completion of the program, graduates will be equipped to pursue advanced training or practice in a variety of healthcare settings, making meaningful contributions to the profession and improving patient outcomes.
Residents will complete core rotations that will develop their skill sets to be effective pharmacy providers. Additional rotations will be scheduled based on the interests and goals of the resident. Further opportunities to pursue individual goals will be provided.
At the completion of the residency program, residency graduates should be able to model excellence in pharmaceutical care and pharmacy operations, be a professional role model for learners, be able to perform clinical research, and participate in healthcare improvement projects.
Program Details
- Number of positions: Two
- Application deadline: January 2, 2025
- Residency period: July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026
- Estimated stipend: $68,000
- Full reimbursement for major pharmacy conferences attended during residency:
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
- Eastern States Conference for Pharmacy Residents and Preceptors
- Staffing Requirement:
- One evening shift per week
- One staffing weekend every 3 weeks
- One major and two minor holidays
What our program offers
Diverse Patient Population and Unique Rotations
Our program offers many unique core and elective rotation opportunities including Pharmacogenomics, Pharmacy Informatics, Solid Organ Transplant, Oncology, Antiretroviral Management, Palliative Care, and Investigational Drug Service.
Small Residency Class Size
Our program's class size enables preceptors and mentors to provide individualized attention, personalized guidance, and support to address specific learning needs. A smaller class size lends itself to more flexibility in learning and adjustment in rotation schedules to meet your growing interests.
Individualized Tailoring Toward Residents’ Interests & Goals
Our program preceptors work to ensure that the timing of core and elective rotations as well as extracurricular activities align with the residents’ career interests and goals at the start of their residency. The flexibility of the program allows us to more readily pivot if the residents’ interests and goals change.
Academic Excellence
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is a 609-bed hospital nationally recognized for exceptional patient care in solid organ transplant, liquid/solid tumors, critical care, orthopedics, and internal medicine. The department of pharmacy is well-integrated into our interdisciplinary medical teams, and the pharmacy culture is highly progressive.
Curriculum
Rotation selection:
Five 4-week core required rotations will be completed by the end of the residency year. Core required rotations include:
- Orientation to Pharmacy Practice and Staffing
- Internal Medicine 1
- ICU 1
- Administration & Practice Management
- Antimicrobial Management
In addition to the above core required rotations, residents must complete one 4-week rotation from each of the following categories (preceptor availability permitting):
- Core Pediatric Elective:
- Pediatrics/Pediatric Transplant ICU
- Neonatal ICU
- Core Immunocompromised Elective
- Malignant Hematology
- Solid Tumor/Oncology
- Solid Organ Transplant - Kidney Service
The remaining rotations will be chosen from the available 4-week electives (note: some electives may require completion of a prerequisite rotation)
| Learning Experience | Designation |
| Administration & Practice Management | Core |
| Antimicrobial Management | Core |
| Internal Medicine 1 | Core |
| Orientation to Pharmacy Practice and Staffing | Core |
| ICU – 1 | Core |
| Hematology | Core Immunocompromised Elective |
| Solid Tumor - Oncology | Core Immunocompromised Elective |
| Solid Organ Transplant (Kidney/Pancreas) | Core Immunocompromised Elective |
| Neonatal Intensive Care | Core Pediatric Elective |
| Pediatric Intensive Care and Transplant | Core Pediatric Elective |
| Ambulatory Care - Anticoagulation/Adult Primary Care | Elective |
| Anticoagulation Stewardship Monitoring | Elective |
| Clinical Informatics | Elective |
| Emergency Medicine | Elective |
| ICU 2 - Surgical Critical Care (SICU) | Elective |
| ICU 2 - Medical Critical Care (MICU) | Elective |
| Internal Medicine 2 - Advanced | Elective |
| Investigational Drug Service/ Research Pharmacy | Elective |
| Kidney/Pancreas Solid Organ Transplant | Elective |
| Liver/Intestinal Solid Organ Transplant Rotation | Elective |
| Neuroscience Critical Care (NSICU) | Elective |
| Palliative Care | Elective |
| Pharmacogenomics | Elective |
| Specialty Pharmacy | Elective |
| System Informatics, Medication Safety and Operational Impacts | Elective |
| Bone Marrow Transplant | Advanced (Requires Hematology rotation prerequisite) |
| Solid Organ Transplant (Liver/Small Bowel) | Advanced (Requires SOT Kidney rotation prerequisite) |
| Advanced Pediatric Intensive Care and Abdominal/Liver Organ Transplant | Advanced (Requires Pediatric Intensive Care and Transplant prerequisite) |
| Infectious Disease Consult Service | Advanced (Requires Antimicrobial Management prerequisite) |
| Required Longitudinal Learning Experiences | Designation |
| Antiretroviral Inpatient Monitoring | Longitudinal Experience |
| Management of Medical Emergencies (ACLS/Code Response) | Longitudinal Experience |
| Staffing & Drug Distribution | Longitudinal Experience |
Graduation requirements:
- Successful completion of all required rotations AND a total of 12 months of rotation
- Research Project, with successful completion of a:
- Manuscript
- Platform Presentation
- Poster Presentation
- Medication Use Evaluation
- Drug Monograph or Drug Policy Development
- Journal Club Presentation
- Patient Case Presentation
- Root Cause Analysis
- ACPE Continuing Education Presentation
- Completion of 11 staffing weekends and 48 evening shifts or equivalent
Additional activities:
Conferences/meeting attendance:
- ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting (December)
- Annual Eastern States Residency Conference (April/May)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) training and certification
Teaching Certificate Opportunities
- Participation in the University of Maryland Teaching Certificate Program
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Contact us
For additional information, please contact:
Residency Program Director
Kathryn Barrett, PharmD, BCTXP
PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director
Solid Organ Transplant Clinical Pharmacist
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
3800 Reservoir Rd, NW,
Washington, D.C. 20007
Email: kathryn.l.owen@medstar.net
Residency Program Coordinator
Clara Ni, PharmD, BCIDP
PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program Coordinator
Antimicrobial Stewardship Clinical Pharmacist
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
3800 Reservoir Rd, NW,
Washington, D.C. 20007
Email: clara.ni@medstar.net