Our pharmacy residency program is in collaboration with Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, offering both a PGY1 program and a 24-Month PGY1/PGY2 Health System Pharmacy Administration & Leadership program.
Both the PGY1 program and our 24-month Health System Pharmacy Administration & Leadership (PGY1/PGY2) program are proudly ASHP Accredited.
Programs
PGY 1 Pharmacy Residency
PGY1 pharmacy residency programs build on Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) 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 description
The PGY1 program is a structured, one-year postgraduate educational and training experience that fosters the development of advanced knowledge and skills in the delivery of pharmaceutical services within a community hospital setting.
Besides completing core and elective learning experiences, the resident will conduct a longitudinal research project to be presented at the ASHP mid-year clinical meeting and the MCPHS Residency Fellowship Conference. The resident will be expected to staff a minimum of every third weekend and one four-hour evening shift per week. The resident will have an academic appointment at the rank of Instructor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at MCPHS University. The resident will teach in various areas of pharmacy practice and will gain experience as a preceptor for pharmacy students on advanced clinical rotations.
Upon completion of the program, the resident will be prepared to enter numerous fields of clinical practice.
24-Month PGY1/PGY2 Health System Pharmacy Administration & Leadership (HSPAL)
Building on Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and PGY1 pharmacy residency programs to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists in advanced or specialized 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 that improves medication therapy. Residents who successfully complete an accredited PGY2 pharmacy residency should possess competencies that qualify them for clinical pharmacist and faculty positions and that position them to be eligible for attainment of board certification in the specialized practice area.
Program Description
The PGY1/PGY2 in Health System Pharmacy Administration & Leadership is a structured, two-year postgraduate educational and training experience that is designed to develop pharmacists in the skills necessary to become a competent and confident formal hospital pharmacy leader.
The PGY1 program provides a strong practice foundation with an emphasis on clinical skill development. The PGY2 program provides a broad experience in the management of pharmacy services in a community health system setting, including inpatient and ambulatory programs as well as foundation skills in human resources, leadership, technology, compliance, informatics, operational management, finance, medication safety and quality.
Typical resident schedule
PGY1
Core learning experiences (5 weeks unless noted):
- Orientation
- Medication Safety
- Critical Care (10 weeks)
- Infectious Disease
- Med/Surg
- Anticoagulation Management
Electives (choose three):
- Advanced Infectious Disease
- Cardiology
- Psychiatry
- Transitions in Care
- Ambulatory Care
- Informatics
- Preceptor Development
- Leadership/Administration
- Others upon discussion with Residency Program Director
Longitudinal experiences:
- Emergency Medicine
- Leadership/Administration
- Informatics
- Pharmacy Practice
- Residency Project
- Teaching Certificate MCPHS University Boston
Committee/Longitudinal Lead Involvement
Residents will also be involved in MWHC medication-related/multidisciplinary committee meetings and lead longitudinal learning experiences, which include:
Committee/Meeting Involvement
- Critical Care Committee
- Med Safety
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Anticoagulation
- Diversion Oversight Committee
- Nutrition Support Committee
Resident Longitudinal Lead Duties
- Community Outreach/Nursing Education
- Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Committee
- Informatics
- Students Rotation
- Students Orientation
- Anticoagulation
PGY2 Health System Pharmacy Administration
Core learning experiences (6 weeks unless noted):
- Orientation (4 weeks)
- Clinical Pharmacy Leadership
- Director of Pharmacy
- Finances and Strategic Planning
- Informatics Pharmacy Leadership
- Operations Pharmacy Leadership
- System Synergy (4 weeks)
- Enterprise Leadership
Electives (choose two; 4 weeks):
- Advanced Finance
- Ambulatory Care
- Human Resource
- Residency Program Coordination
- Sterile Products Operations
- Technology Advancement and Implementation
- Others upon discussion with Residency Program Director
Longitudinal experiences:
- Chief Resident
- Leadership Project
- Medication Safety/Drug Policy
- On-Call Manager
- Pharmacy Leadership Academy
- Pharmacy Practice
- Teaching MCPHS University Boston
Applicant Requirements
Applicants must be graduates or candidates for graduation of an accredited Doctor of Pharmacy degree program (or one in process of pursuing accreditation) or equivalent or have a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Committee (FPGEC) certificate from the NABP. All Residents are required to be a Massachusetts licensed pharmacist by September 30, preferably by July 31.
How to apply
All applicants must apply through PhORCAS:
- Letter of intent
- Curriculum Vitae
- All official college transcripts
- Three Recommendation Forms (through PhORCAS)
- Virtual Interview by invitation
- Register and participate in National Matching
Program
All materials should be submitted by January 5 of each year.
Positions available
- PGY1: Two US track and three international track
- PGY1/PGY2: One US track
Contact
- Ruchit Marfatia, PharmD, MSCR, BCPS, BCCCP, BCIDP
PGY1 Residency Program Director
Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist
781-979-3198
rmarfatia@melrosewakefield.org - Nicole Clark, PharmD, MHA, BCPS, FASHP, FMSHP
HSPA Residency Program Director
Director of Pharmacy
781-979-6125
nclark@melrosewakefield.org
About MCPHS University Boston
MCPHS University Boston is the second oldest pharmacy school in the United States with a strong commitment to preparing future leaders of the profession of pharmacy. The University is located in the prestigious Longwood Medical and Academic Area. The University grants degrees in several undergraduate and graduate programs.
