Application deadline Jan. 2

Program details

The program has a long-standing history of producing highly qualified pharmacists able to function in a variety of clinical areas within the hospital setting. Preceptors with specialized knowledge and training in antimicrobial stewardship, cardiology, critical care, emergency medicine, investigational drug services, medication safety, oncology, pain management and pediatrics are dedicated to the teaching and training of residents and students from local colleges of pharmacy.

General information:

• ASHP Accredited since 1977
• Program Code Number: 41300 
• National Matching Services Code: 140513
• Number of PGY1 Residents: 6
• Number of PGY2 Residents: 5
• Hospital Size: 651 beds 

Benefits and compensation:

• ACLS/BLS training
• Competitive salary
• Free parking
• Health and Retirement Benefits
• Paid time off

Learning experiences

Required block learning experiences:

• Orientation (6 weeks)
• Anticoagulation Clinic (3 weeks)
• Critical Care in Medical Intensive Care Unit (5 weeks)
• General Medicine (5 weeks)
• Infectious Diseases (5 weeks)
• Medication Safety (4 weeks)
• Sterile Compounding (2 weeks)

Required longitudinal learning experiences

• Administration (1 week)
• PICS off site order verification (4 weeks)
• Practice Management
• Staffing
• Teaching and Learning Certificate Program
• Year Long Project

Elective learning experiences:

• Academia
• Adult Hematology/Oncology/BMT
• Advanced Learning Experiences in Medicine, Administration, Critical Care, ID
• Critical Care, Neuro, Surgical, Neonatal and Pediatrics
• Emergency Medicine
• Investigational Drug Services
• Pain Management
• General Pediatrics
• Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Requirements:

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital utilizes PhORCAS for all application material submission.

• Applicants must be graduates of an accredited school of pharmacy, eligible for Illinois licensure and US Citizen or permanent resident of the US. Licensing exams must be taken prior to the start of the program.
• Application materials required include a Letter of Intent, Curriculum vitae (CV), Transcript, 3 references (at least 2 from clinical preceptors) 
• Virtual Interview

Address Correspondence To:

Jennifer Locker, PharmD, BCPS
Residency Program Director 
Manager, Clinical Pharmacy Services
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
1775 Dempster Street
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Phone 847.723.8827 
Fax 847.723.1093
jennifer.locker@aah.org