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DESCRIPTION

The PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program at Jersey Shore University Medical Center (JSUMC) provides a structured and advanced education and training experience that prepares its graduates to successfully practice in various patient care positions, faculty appointments, or further post-doctoral pharmacy training.  

We have 4 PGY1 pharmacy residency positions and offer a variety of core and elective learning experiences.  Residents are mentored by outstanding preceptors who are committed to patient care and the training of new practitioners. 

Our program has over 10 years of experience in training and preparing our residents for the next step of their careers.  Prior residents have moved on to accept a wide variety of PGY2 residencies, fellowships, clinical and unit-based pharmacist positions as well as faculty positions.  

Program Structure

The residency program permits residents to gain experience and sufficient practice with diverse patient populations, a variety of disease states, and a range of patient problems.

• Residents will be scheduled for 10 core concentrated learning experiences and 2 elective learning experiences of their choice. Each rotation is scheduled for one calendar month.
• Four core longitudinal learning experiences take place throughout the residency year, ranging from 9 to 12 months each, to provide additional learning opportunities and continuity.
• Two elective longitudinal learning experiences are chosen which run 5 months each. Alternatively, the resident may choose to continue their first elective longitudinal for the duration of the 10 months.
• The service component utilizes a unique pharmacy staffing model consisting of 1 weekend per month (8 hours/day x 2 days) and 1 evening weekday shift per week (4 hours/evening) to provide a wide exposure to differing staffing responsibilities and promote resident well being and work-life balance.

LEARNING EXPERIENCES

Baseline assessments and resident interests are used to formulate the resident’s learning experience schedule. Every effort is made to accommodate a schedule established on the knowledge base, experience, and preferences of the resident.

Core Concentrated Rotations (required)

• Hospital & Pharmacy Orientation 
• Cardiology 
• Emergency Medicine
• Infectious Diseases 
• Internal Medicine 
• Leadership and Practice Management 
• Medical Intensive Care 
• Pediatrics 
• Quality Improvement and Research
• Transitions of Care 

Core Longitudinal Rotations (required) 

• Medication Safety / Pharmacy Management 
• Pharmacy Operations
• Quality Improvement and Research 
• Teaching and Learning

Elective Longitudinal Rotations 

• HIV Clinic
• Investigational Drug Services 
• Transitions of Care
• Pediatric Pulmonary Clinic

Elective Concentrated Rotations 

• Academia  
• Advanced Core Rotations 
• Ambulatory Care 
• Antimicrobial Stewardship
• Neonatal Intensive Care 
• Neurosurgical and Trauma Intensive Care 
• Oncology
• Pediatric Intensive Care

CERTIFICATIONS

Specialized education and training is provided to allow the resident to earn the below certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Teaching & Learning Certificate Program via the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers University

PROJECT

Each resident completes an original quality improvement/research project to improve patient care and/or the medication use system.

• The resident will gain experience in the IRB process and protocol development as well as data collection, data analysis, presentation skills and scientific writing.
• A research mentor serves to guide the resident and provide clinical expertise and biostatistician support is available.
• Projects will be presented at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, Eastern States Residency Conference and Hackensack Meridian Health's Quality Improvement Day/Research Day.
• There is opportunity to prepare a manuscript of the final research project for publication.

MENTOR

Each resident will select a preceptor as their residency mentor for the year.  The mentor will routinely meet with the resident to provide guidance on residency questions or concerns, career decisions, and general advice. They will also work with the resident to assure satisfactory completion of residency requirements. Additionally, the mentor will oversee and facilitate the quarterly developmental plan review meetings for the resident.

ACADEMIA

The academic affiliation with the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers University allows residents to gain exposure to various aspects of academia that may include but are not limited to:

• Teaching a didactic lecture
• Co-precepting pharmacy students on rotation
• Small group instruction in patient counseling, physical assessment, and sterile compounding
• Manuscript reviews

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

A variety of outreach events in diverse settings are available to educate our community such as: stroke and cardiac support groups, senior center education, high school programs, and township fairs/booths.

HOSPITAL COMMITTEES

Residents select interdisciplinary hospital committees to serve as standing members throughout the year. They attend alongside a preceptor and contribute to the meeting discussions, tasks and follow up. 

Committees include but are not limited to:

• Graduate Medical Education Committee
• Resident Wellness Committee
• Network Medication Management/ Med Safety Committee
• Quality Improvement & Outcomes
• Resuscitation Committee
• Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Committee
• JSUMC P&T Committee
• Pediatric P&T Committee
• Professional Practice
• Diversion Prevention Committee

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APPLYING TO OUR PROGRAM:

Jersey Shore University Medical Center PGY1 pharmacy residency participates in PhORCAS and adheres to the rules of the National Matching Service.

To be considered for a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, the applicant must:

• Be a Pharm.D. graduate of an ACPE-accredited college of Pharmacy by July 1.
• Be eligible for licensure as a registered pharmacist in the state of NJ. You are expected to be licensed in the state of NJ by July 31, but no later than October 1.
• Provide identification of US Citizenship or Permanent Residence Status.
• Be enrolled in the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Residency Matching Program. Applicants may register for the matching program via www.natmatch.com/ashprmp.
• Submit the required materials in PhORCAS by the January 5 deadline.
  
  

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Curriculum Vitae – A current copy of your curriculum vitae is required. Your curriculum vitae should include the colleges and/or universities attended (including dates), degrees conferred or expected, professional experiences, rotation/clerkship experiences, extracurricular leadership experiences, and other academic and professional achievements.

Letter of Interest – A letter of interest should include short-term and long-term professional goals, motivation for residency training, and why you are interested in the Jersey Shore University Medical Center Residency Program.

Transcripts – Official pharmacy school transcript(s) for all post-secondary pharmacy coursework must be submitted. Candidates must have graduated from an ACPE-accredited school or college of pharmacy with a Doctorate of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree.

Letters of Recommendation – Three letters of recommendation are required.

NEXT STEPS:

If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted to schedule an interview date.

A formal interview with the Jersey Shore University Medical Center Pharmacy Residency Program team is required for program consideration.

The ASHP Matching Program results are announced in March. If you match with our program, you will receive an offer letter within 30 days.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PROGRAM: Jersey Shore University Medical Center PGY1 Pharmacy Residency

About Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Hackensack Meridian Health's Jersey Shore University Medical Center (JSUMC) is a not-for-profit teaching hospital and home to K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital – the first children’s hospital in Monmouth and Ocean counties. JSUMC is a Level I Regional Trauma Center, treating more than 1,600 trauma patients per year. JSUMC is both a state-designated Comprehensive Stroke Center and a nationally accredited Primary Stroke Center. With more than 1,000 physicians and dental staff in 60 specialty areas, JSUMC’s team provides quality care in a patient centered, environmentally friendly setting. Through the hospital’s clinical research program and longstanding commitment to medical education through an affiliation with Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers University and Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, JSUMC serves as an academic center dedicated to advancing medical knowledge, training future physicians and pharmacists, and providing the community with access to promising medical breakthroughs. JSUMC specializes in a wide variety of areas such as cardiovascular care, pediatrics, cancer care, neuroscience, orthopedics, and rehabilitation.

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