Program Description

The PGY1 pharmacy residency at Erie County Medical Center Corporation,a Level 1 adult advanced academic trauma and medical center with with 583 inpatient beds, as well as a regional center for burn care, behavioral health services, transplantation, medical oncology and head & neck cancer care, and rehabilitation.  The PGY1 residency at ECMC is an ASHP accredited and provides twelve months of training in advanced areas of acute care pharmacy practice.  The goal of this program is to develop future leaders in acute care pharmacy practice who will practice autonomously as an integral member of the health-care team in the clinical pharmacy setting and or as a clinical faculty member in the academic setting in a professional ethical and competent manner.

The residency year consists of several block rotations, longitudinal learning experiences, at least one research project, and a staffing experience.  Other experiences available to residents include a teaching certificate program offered through the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, a didactic research class, and support for travel to at least 1 meeting.  Other rotations or experiences may be available based on resident’s interest and availability of preceptors.

Application Deadline: January 5th 2021

Required Rotations

• Family Medicine
• Internal Medicine
• Kidney/Pancreas Transplant
• Transplant Clinic
• Medical ICU
• Trauma ICU
• Infectious Diseases

Longitudinal Rotations

• P&T/Med Safety
• Leadership
• Research
• Operations

Elective Rotations

• Antimicrobial Stewardship
• Behavioral Health
• HIV/AIDS care
• Precepting

Other Opportunities

• Research class
• Teaching certificate

Salary and Benefits: $43,000 + health insurance and support for at least 1 meeting

The PGY1 Pharmacy Residency conducted by Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, NY is accredited by ASHP