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The St. Joseph Medical Center PGY1 residency program in an ambulatory
setting is an ASHP accredited program that began July 2020 with two
resident positions. This residency program is an expansion into the
ambulatory care arena to match our developed ambulatory care services
including over 25 pharmacists practicing in primary care, heart failure,
rheumatology, population health, oncology, anticoagulation, hospice and
gastroenterology. Since 1985 St. Joseph Medical Center has provided an
excellent PGY1 residency program experience in an acute care setting. We
strive to develop a foundation of critical thinking and leadership skills that
will promote continuous professional development and innovation in
healthcare. Our program fosters a skill set to prepare residents for practice
as clinical pharmacists in a variety of patient care, academic, and research
settings, including PGY2 residency and fellowship experiences. The
residency recruits for two resident positions from candidates throughout the
United States.
The residency program is focused on providing diverse opportunities to
develop proficient clinicians in provider clinics, pharmacist-run clinics, and
population health arenas. Additionally, the residency provides experiences
to intricately understand the patient’s continuum of care from acute to
ambulatory to hospice settings. During the program, the resident will
establish and manage a yearlong project geared towards creating or
optimizing pharmacy services provided in the ambulatory care setting. As
integral members of the health care team, residents work to achieve
optimal drug therapy outcomes for their patients. They will display
leadership and professionalism in all aspects of their practice and function
as effective communicators and educators.
Our residency program, based in a non-academic health care setting, has
become a catalyst for innovative pharmacy practice models within Virginia
Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH). Rotation areas are designed to provide
the resident with a well-rounded clinical and administrative experience.
Within each rotation, additional time may be devoted to areas of interest,
thus providing the opportunity for specialized training. Clinical rotations
are designed to enhance the resident’s expertise in promoting, assessing
and ensuring safe, efficacious and rational drug therapy.

Licensed pharmacists or pharmacy students anticipating graduation from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited school of pharmacy may apply to the PGY1 Residency Program. Applicants must be eligible for licensure in the state of Washington.

Potential candidates must register in the ASHP Resident Matching Program utilizing PhORCAS to be considered for a residency position. To apply for the residency programs, access the PhORCAS application portal, create an account and register with the ASHP Resident Matching Program.

St. Joseph Medical Center PGY1 in an Ambulatory Setting, Tacoma, Washington

• Use NMS Match Code 273613
• St. Joseph Medical Center PGY1 in an Ambulatory Setting deadline: All materials must be received in PhORCAS by January 2, 2025 (11:59 p.m. EST)
• Phone interviews will be held in January with invitations for virtual interviews in February

For consideration in the St. Joseph Medical Center PGY1 in an Ambulatory setting residency program, you are required to complete the PhORCAS standardized application and provide supplemental materials:

1. Complete set of pharmacy school transcripts
2. Three standardized professional reference forms and standardized questions:
   1. Two references should be from practicing clinical pharmacists with whom the applicant has had patient care experience
   2. The remaining reference can be from a faculty member in the applicant’s professional degree program, from work experience, or another health professional who can evaluate the candidate’s clinical experience
3. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
4. Letter of intent