University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital PGY2 Pharmacy Residency program builds on the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and outcomes to contribute tot he development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of disease states and conditions. Graduating PGY1 residents are prepared for board certification and are eligible for postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training. Training focuses on developing the resident's knowledge base and treatment strategies involving a rang of diseases and disorders that occur in pediatric patients.

The PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency is a one-year commitment designed to provide post-graduate practical experience in the provision of pharmaceutical care to pediatric patients. Through these experiences, the resident is provided the opportunity to develop as a pediatric and general practitioner. Our goal is to train each resident to be a competent and confident provider of comprehensive pharmaceutical care for a variety of pediatric conditions. Residents will demonstrate the ability to manage patient care and achieve optimal drug therapy outcomes. Residents will be accountable for providing education to other health care professionals and patients through a multitude of educational opportunities. Throughout the residency experience, each resident will develop individual and professional skills that result in a highly marketable clinical practitioner.