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The Staten Island University Hospital is currently offering a PGY1 pharmacy residency programs to build on Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education and to contribute to the development of an effective clinical pharmacists responsible for optimizing pharmacotherapy regimen for patients with a wide range of conditions. After successfully completing the program, residents will be eligible for board certification and for postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training. 

The PGY-1 pharmacy practice residency at Staten Island University Hospital (SIUH) is an ASHP accredited  twelve month structured training program.   The program consists of core and elective learning experiences delivered longitudinally and in 2 to 5 week rotation blocks which are tailored to each individual resident’s needs and interests.  The resident will rotate through inpatient and ambulatory care patient experiences to foster their growth as a clinician and to expand their clinical knowledge.  In addition to training in direct patient care areas, the resident will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills by working closely with the administrative directors of pharmacy.    

The residency program is affiliated with Long Island University’s Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy.   This provides residents with the unique opportunity to precept, mentor and educate pharmacy students throughout their educational careers.  Residents will have the opportunity to receive a teaching certificate through the school which includes formal lectures, a teaching portfolio and involvement in student labs and recitations.  

Residents will be responsible for the design and implementation of a research project throughout the year.  Each resident will be assigned a research mentor. It is anticipated the outcome of the project will be presented at a professional meeting by the end of the residency year.   

Residency learning experience 

Core rotations 

• Ambulatory Care   
• Critical Care  
• Infectious Disease 
• Internal Medicine 
• Pharmacy and IT Medication Management 
• Pediatrics
• Oncology
• Research 

Elective rotations 

• Antimicrobial Stewardship 
• Diabetes Management 
• Geriatrics 
• Neurology 
• SICU

Longitudinal responsibilities 

• Administrative Duties 
• Medication Use Evaluation
• Research Project / Manuscript
• Staffing Responsibilities
• Student Preceptorship
• Teaching Certification 

Contact us 

Residency Program Director

Ashley Besignano-Long, PharmD, BCACP 

718-226-1221 

Abesignan1@northwell.edu 

Application process  

The SIUH pharmacy residency program utilizes the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Services (PhORCAS) for application submission.   

The following documents are required to be submitted through PhORCAS as part of our application packet: 

• Curriculum vitae  
• Letter of intent 
• Official copy of a college transcript from a college of pharmacy 

• Three (3) letters of recommendation  

General Requirements for the PGY-1 Residency.   All candidates must:  

• Must have obtained a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited pharmacy program  
• Candidates must a NYS licensed pharmacist or eligible for licensure in NYS 
• Be of good moral character
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Is a United States citizen or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States (Alien Registration Card /USCIS I-551 Status - "Green Card") 

About Staten Island University Hospital Northwell Health

Staten Island University Hospital, a member of the Northwell Health System, is a specialized, non-profit, major tertiary teaching hospital located in New York City’s fastest-growing borough. SIUH occupies two large hospital campuses, consisting of 668 beds, plus a number of community-based health centers and labs, the hospital provides quality care to the people of Staten Island, the New York metropolitan region, and to patients from around the world. The North Campus is located in the Dongan Hills section of Staten Island and houses the Staten Island Heart Institute, Nalitt Institute for Cancer and Blood Related Disorders. The North Campus is designated a Level 1 Trauma Center and the regional Burn Center. The South Campus is located 8 miles away from the North Campus and houses an emergency department, critical care units, and a range of specialty programs, including geriatric psychiatry, behavioral health, and substance abuse services. Staten Island University Hospital also serves as a clinical campus for the Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine allowing an interdisciplinary healthcare model for learning and teaching.

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