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Organization Information:

Mercy, one of the 15 largest U.S. health systems and named the top large system in the U.S. for excellent patient experience by NRC Health, serves millions annually with nationally recognized care and one of the nation’s largest and highest performing Accountable Care Organizations in quality and cost. Mercy is a highly integrated, multi-state health care system including 50 acute care and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, convenient and urgent care locations, imaging centers and pharmacies. Mercy has over 1,000 physician practice locations and outpatient facilities, more than 5,000 physicians and advanced practitioners and more than 50,000 co-workers serving patients and families across Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In fiscal year 2024 alone, Mercy provided nearly half a billion dollars of free care and other community benefits, including traditional charity care and unreimbursed Medicaid.

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Program Information:

Start date: 6/22/2026

The PGY1 pharmacy residency program at Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City builds on the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education and outcomes to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions, eligible for board certification, and eligible for postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training.

The residency program is a 12-month postgraduate curriculum that offers training opportunities in acute patient care, medication use systems, clinical services management, and pharmacy leadership. A broad range of clinical learning experiences is offered to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to develop a resident into an independent practitioner. As members of integrated health care teams, residents work cooperatively with other providers to deliver safe medication therapy and achieve optimal clinical outcomes. Service, teaching and scholarship are modeled and taught by residency preceptors to help the resident progress and apply the knowledge and skills required for a successful and rewarding career in clinical pharmacy.

Residents are required to complete core learning experiences to build a strong foundational knowledge base and will select elective rotations based on their specific areas of interest. 

Required Core Rotations (7 x 1 month)

Orientation (5-6 weeks), Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease/Antimicrobial Stewardship, Critical Care, NICU/Pediatrics/OB, Oncology, Project Month (December)

Elective Experiences (5 x 1 month)

Internal Medicine II, Infectious Disease/Antimicrobial Stewardship II, Critical Care II (Neuro Focus), Oncology II, Small & Rural Practice, Transitions of Care, Teaching/Precepting

Other elective learning experiences may be developed based on resident interest and preceptor availability. 

Longitudinal Experiences:

Technology/Informatics, Drug Information, Medication Safety, Pharmacy Leadership, Staffing, Ambulatory Care, Research

Benefits:

Mercy's benefit program is designed to support your personal health and well-being. Residents are eligible for health, dental and vision insurance starting on their first day of work. Other benefits include paid time off and travel stipends for the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and a regional residency conference.

Application Process:

Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City manages the application for its residency program through ASHP’s PhORCAS process.

• ASHP Residency Directory
• ASHP Code: 73608
• NMS Code: 323713
• Requirements:
• Letter of intent
• Current curriculum vitae
• Copy of pharmacy academic transcript(s)
• Letters of recommendation (3)

Contacts:

• Residency Program Director
  • Kristie Gormley, PharmD, MPH, BCPS, BCPPS
  • Email: kristie.gormley@mercy.net
  • Phone: 405-752-3567
• Residency Program Coordinator
  • Liz Burns, PharmD, BCPS
  • Email: liz.burns@mercy.net
  • Phone: 405-752-3152

About Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City

Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City, OK Located in northwest Oklahoma City just off the Kilpatrick Turnpike, Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City is committed to bringing a full array of medical services to the community. Our recognitions include: 2021 100 Top Hospital by Fortune/IBM Watson Health 2021 Best Maternity Hospital by Newsweek and The Leapfrog Group 2021 Patient Safety Excellence Award by Healthgrades Comprehensive Stroke Center Certified by The Joint Commission 2020 Top 100 Consumer Loyalty by NRC Health Featured Medical Services Our Oklahoma City hospital provides a broad range of health services on one campus, using the latest technologies and treatments to care for our patients. We're a leader in the treatment of cancer and stroke, breast imaging and research and robotic surgery, as well as home to a level-III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), which provides lifesaving care for critically ill newborns. Women's Health Care & Maternity Services in Oklahoma City For every stage of health and life, Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City provides specialty women’s care including: Women’s Health – Offers a full range of services from routine checkups and mammograms to meno...pause care and surgical procedures Mercy Birthplace – Provides warm, comfortable and secure maternity suites designed with mothers and their families in mind Level III NICU – Offers advanced care for premature or critically ill babies with a team of specialists in neonatology standing by Stroke Care in Oklahoma City Every minute matters when someone is having a stroke. Our Oklahoma City providers have the expertise and technological resources to quickly diagnose and treat strokes within minutes. We also provide 24/7 access to life-saving neurological care. Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City is designated as a Comprehensive Stroke Center Certified by the Joint Commission and has received the Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Advanced Technology Mercy is home to some of the most advanced surgical, imaging and radiotherapy technology available in Oklahoma City. From da Vinci Robotic surgery to radiotherapy to the TrueBeam® linear accelerator, we provide life-saving treatment to patients who need it most.

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