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NorthShore University HealthSystem is an integrated, comprehensive health care delivery system located in the northeast suburbs of Chicago consisting of Evanston, Glenbrook, Highland Park, and Skokie Hospitals, a 900 member Medical Group, a Home Services Division, and a Research Institute. The hospitals of NorthShore University HealthSystem rank among the Top 100 Hospitals and the Top 15 major teaching hospitals nationally, and are a principle teaching affiliate for the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and have a collaborative relationship with the Mayo Clinic Care Network. With the full implementation of electronic medical record, NorthShore is recognized as one of the "Most Wired Hospitals" in the country.

The Pharmacy Department provides clinical services through decentralized pharmacists in an integrated practice model. Distribution is through automated dispensing machines and centralized IV preparation. Education of health care professionals is an important component of our mission. NorthShore currently offers 10 positions in the PGY1 Pharmacy Residency program, 3 positions in the PGY1 Community Residency program, 1 position in the combined PGY1/2 Pharmacy Informatics Residency program, and 1 position each in the PGY2 Oncology, PGY2 Health System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership, and PGY2 Pharmacogenomics Residency Programs. All residents have opportunities to develop and reinforce clinical, practice management, and precepting skills to advance as well rounded practitioners.

PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Description

Since 1995, NorthShore University HealthSystem has offered a comprehensive, accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency program with both clinical and management exposure. The program consists of a multitude of experiences that reinforce residents’ knowledge and clinical skills to help them advance into well-rounded practitioners. Residents complete a teaching certificate program through Rosalind Franklin University and help precept pharmacy students. Practice management skills are developed through completion of projects related to quality improvement, financial and personnel management, medication safety, drug use policy and drug distribution. Currently, three resident positions are available at Evanston Hospital, four residents at Glenbrook Hospital, and three residents at Highland Park Hospital. Residents spend the majority of time at their home hospital; however will travel to other hospitals for individual rotations and as needed for meetings. Daily schedules vary by rotation. We also have ASHP accredited PGY2 Residencies in Oncology, HealthSystem Pharmacy Administration, Pharmacy Informatics, and Pharmacogenomics.

Resident Activities

• Complete a major research project
• Write articles for newsletters
• Participate in patient care rounds
• Attend contemporary topic seminars
• Lead journal club discussions
• Present patient cases
• Conduct a medication utilization evaluation
• Participate on committees
• Provide drug information
• Lead practice management discussions
• Assist in precepting pharmacy students
• Attend ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Great Lakes Pharmacy Resident Conference

Required Patient Care Experiences (concentrated rotations)

• Critical Care
• Emergency Medicine
• Medicine (2)
• Pharmacy Administration
• Surgery

Required Longitudinal Experiences

• Drug Policy
• Major Project
• Medication Safety
• Teaching Experience/Certificate Program
• Service Commitment

Elective Rotations

• Advanced Critical Care
• Ambulatory Care
• Cardiology
• Infectious Diseases
• Informatics
• Medication Safety
• Neonatology/Pediatrics
• Oncology/Hematology
• Pharmacogenomics

Service Commitment

Each resident will work as a clinical pharmacist every other weekend, select holidays, and 20 scheduled days at the home site. While staffing, residents are expected to provide comprehensive clinical services working closely with attending physicians and medical residents to ensure appropriate drug therapy.

The following are required for all candidates:

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE accredited program prior to start date
• Current Illinois Pharmacy Technician or Student Intern license (if a pharmacist license is not obtained prior to start of residency year)
• Illinois Pharmacist Registration by August 15th of residency year
• PhORCAS application, including curriculum vitae, letter of intent, transcript, and 3 letters of recommendation (at least 1 letter must be from an employer (preferably pharmacy employer))
• On-site interview for selected candidates

About NorthShore University HealthSystem PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program

NorthShore University HealthSystem is an integrated, comprehensive health care delivery system located in the northeast suburbs of Chicago consisting of Evanston, Glenbrook, Highland Park, and Skokie Hospitals, a 900 member Medical Group, a Home Services Division, and a Research Institute. The hospitals of NorthShore University HealthSystem rank among the Top 100 Hospitals and the Top 15 major teaching hospitals nationally, and are a principle teaching affiliate for the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and have a collaborative relationship with the Mayo Clinic Care Network. With the full implementation of electronic medical record, NorthShore is recognized as one of the “Most Wired Hospitals” in the country.

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