Mentorship program
The mentorship program allows pharmacy residents to choose a preceptor (in the program) as a mentor for the year, and ultimately, the span of their careers. Mentors and mentees meet on a regular basis to discuss the challenges and accomplishments of residency.
Medication usage evaluation (MUE)
The purpose of performing an MUE is to promote optimal medication therapy and ensure the therapy meets current standards of care. Residents have the opportunity to select a particular MUE of interest that aligns with the needs of the organization. Residents present their MUE at the ASHP Mid-Year Clinical Meeting.
Major research project
When entering our program, residents receive a summary of the research projects available and select one that meets their clinical/professional interests. The major research project will be on a topic suitable for publication and will be presented at the following events:
- Regional Research Residency Conference
- Pharmacotherapy Grand Rounds
Pharmacy operations component
- Every third weekend
- One evening every third week
- Additional hours (not to exceed 4 hours/month) completing sterile compounding
Teaching opportunities / professional development
Residents will have many opportunities to provide medication and practice-related education to patients, caregivers, and health-care professionals. Residents with a strong interest in teaching may have additional teaching opportunities in precepting P4 pharmacy students.
The PGY-1 pharmacy residency program offers numerous opportunities for professional development:
- Multidisciplinary Organization Committee – resident selection, yearlong committee member
- Penn Medicine Pharmacy Grand Rounds – ACPE-approved CE presentation for pharmacists
- Morning Report – case-based presentation to family medicine residents and attending physicians
- Presentations at the Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee meetings at the local and system level
- Precepting opportunities to pharmacy students
Optional: Professional Development Opportunity (Teaching Certificate or Preceptor Training Program).
Salary and benefits
Competitive residency salary with excellent fringe benefits. Healthcare, dental, vision, and free on-site parking are available
The pharmacy department
Our primary commitment is to ensure safe and effective quality medication therapy to the patients we serve. Our leading-edge technology includes an integrated electronic health record (EPIC), pharmacy-nursing integrated electronic bar code medication administration at the bedside, pharmacy bar-code technology oral liquid and IV preparation, carousel and automated-dispensing cabinet technology, intravenous therapy bi-directional auto-programming, and most importantly, an overall culture of patient safety with the patient at the forefront of every endeavor.
Our department consists of more than 130 dedicated employees who are eager to meet and support you. Our pharmacy practice model is a relatively unique design, which includes clinical staff pharmacists, clinical pharmacists, and specialists all working together in clinical teams based on patient type. We have pharmacy practice teams and team leaders in the following areas: cardiology, internal medicine, critical care, oncology, IV admixture, women’s health, peri-operative services and central pharmacy.
We are a nationally recognized, award-winning hospital and pharmacy department.
- 2010 Finalist ASHP Foundation’s Award for Excellence in Medication-Use Safety
- 2010 Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) Cheers Award
- 2005 & 2009 ASHP Best Practices Award in Health System Pharmacy
Deadline for all materials to be received by Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is January 2nd.
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Possess a bachelor’s or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited school/college of pharmacy (or) pharmacy students anticipating graduation from an accredited school/college of pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree (or) have a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination committee (FPGEC) Certificate from the NABP.
- Be eligible for licensure in the State of Pennsylvania*
- Participate in an on-site interview at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
When applying, please submit the following requirements to PhORCAS:
- Resident Candidate Letter of Interest
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Supplemental Application Form (required)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Pharmacy school transcript
- Three references via the PhORCAS Standardized Form
Benefits
The resident salary is very competitive with excellent fringe benefits. Health care, dental, vision and free on-site parking are available. Lancaster County, PA enjoys a high living standard at a surprisingly low cost.
Interviews
- Require the candidate to complete an on-line application with Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health (once interview scheduled).
- Candidates may choose to interview onsite or virtually.
- Require candidates to prepare a 15-minute oral presentation and present during the interview.
*Please review the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy regulations for licensure and contact them for questions pertaining to Pennsylvania state licensure.