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Buffalo General Medical Center’s pharmacy residency program continues to evolve since its initial accreditation more than 45 years ago. The program offers a comprehensive training and education experience with a strong emphasis on clinical pharmacy practice in a multidisciplinary environment.  The resident will participate in a diverse number of learning experiences gaining the skills and confidence to manage medication-related patient outcomes.  The resident will integrate knowledge, skills and experience in the development of patient-specific, cost-effective pharmacotherapeutic plans. The resident will exhibit effective verbal and written communication in education of colleagues, patients, other healthcare providers, and community members regarding medications and health matters.   The resident will demonstrate personal and external leadership skills through problem solving, prioritization, collaboration and a commitment to life-long learning.  In achieving such skills, the resident will be confident in their abilities master future challenges and adapt to the ever-changing healthcare environment

The PGY1 residency is a year-long program consisting of blocks of required and elective learning experiences.  Additionally, longitudinal experiences in residency projects, staffing/medication distribution services, leadership, preceptorship, on-call time, and teaching certification coincide with the formal learning blocks.

General residency format:                                                        

• 4 weeks : orientation/training
• 46 weeks: residency learning experiences
  • 12 weeks are Electives
• 1 week: conferences
• 3 weeks: research & wrap-up

Required Rotations

• Internal Medicine (8 weeks)
• Antimicrobial stewardship (4 weeks)
• Infectious disease consultation service (4 weeks)
• Cardiology & Care Transitions (4 weeks)
• Medical Intensive Care Unit (8 weeks)
• Anticoagulation Management Service (2 weeks)
• Precepting (2 weeks)

Kaleida Health is a university-affiliated, multi-facility system which includes Buffalo General Medical Center and Gates Vascular Institute (BGMC/GVI), Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, and John R. Oishei Children's Hospital (OCH). Kaleida Health is the largest healthcare provider in Western New York, serving the area's eight counties with state-of-the-art technology and comprehensive healthcare services. Each facility has a strong tradition of outstanding service to the community, dating back to as early as the 1800's. Academic affiliation is with University at Buffalo, The State University of New York School of Pharmacy and D’Youville College of Pharmacy. Kaleida Health offers PGY1 programs at BGMC and OCH and PGY2 program in Critical Care, Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine at BGMC.

The 484-bed flagship hospital, BGMC, offers numerous specialty services including cardiothoracic surgery, interventional cardiology, infectious disease, nephrology, orthopedics, neurology, neurosurgery and vascular surgery.  As the primary teaching hospital for the University at Buffalo School of Medicine, there are resident physicians and fellows providing round-the-clock coverage for patient care in an engaging, academic environment. 

The mission of the pharmacy department is to advance the health of our community by providing safe and exceptional pharmaceutical care. 

To learn more, please visit: https://www.kaleidahealth.org/pharmacy-residency/index.asp

Prerequisites

Applicant must be a graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy and must be eligible for New York State Licensure.

Application Process

An application form is not required, but the following items must be submitted through PHORCAS:

• Letter of intent
• Three professional references
• Transcript of university grades
• Curriculum vitae

Deadline

Application materials must be received by December 31 of the year you wish to begin the program to be considered for an on-site interview. A formal presentation is required during the interview.