NCODA’s medically-integrated oncology pharmacy (MIOP) residency program is a full-time commitment that requires a minimum of twelve months to complete. The program offers two postgraduate years: PGY-1 or postgraduate year one and PGY-2 or postgraduate year two. Pharmacy residency helps students apply their knowledge and skills learned in school to real patients, situations, and settings.
The American Society of Health System Pharmacists provides a wealth of information on residencies, including a comprehensive guide for applicants. Before applying for a pharmacy residency, it is essential to consider the career goals of the student or pharmacist. Pharmacy residencies provide hands-on decision-making and experience working with other healthcare professionals.
However, there are rumors about what happens to new pharmacists who opt to become a PGY1 pharmacy resident. An international study by LC Floren 2023 investigated the affordances residents use for informal learning about medications and their interactions with pharmacists. To impress a residency program director, students should try tutoring, dabble in tutoring, and take notes during rounds.
Although a residency is beneficial for traditional career paths, a career can be more than just working inside a pharmacy. Residents can work from home, have library privileges, laptops, and access to clinical resources. Pharmacists are commonly encouraged to pursue post-graduate residency training, but what it is like to be a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident is a topic of interest.
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Wow, I used to watch you a long time ago, maybe you convinced me to go to pharmacy school 😂. I graduated in 2016 and did not do a residency, but still ended up in a major hospital in Atlanta. I am now relocating to Washington State, applying to every hospital available. I did notice that a lot of positions do mention that residency is “desired”, however I’m hoping my years of experience as a clinical pharmacist will help. 🤞🏿
Unless you planning to be instructor/ academia, researcher/fellowship, or concentrating in radiopharm, there is no need for residency. All you need is your continuing motivation and educating yourself. After 3 to 4 years you can get those board certifications. If you’re willing to relocate there are hospitals in rural areas that will hire you right from college. Work for few years and get as many certifications as you can and you will be good.
Most hospital residency for pharmacists are telling students up front that they are NOT hiring anyone and are NOT looking to fill any positions within the hospitals. Now a days, residents are just being used as free labor. I know residents that have no clue what they are going to do now. The departments are being downsized and these residents feel like it was a waste of time.
Very candid opinion! I graduated with my PharmD in 2011 (a year before you). I also applied PGY-1 and did not get matched. I was happy for not getting matched, so I ended up getting my PhD. As you said, the value of a residency depends on what field of pharmacy the graduates are getting into. If people want to do academia, a residency is a MUST. For a regular staff position at a hospital and in retail, residency is probably not going to make you stand out too much. Another key factor is location. Some rural areas of the country still have positions that need to be filled. In these areas, a competent fresh graduate could even get a clinical pharmacist position without a PGY-1.