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PGY1 residency programs build upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and outcomes to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals, and objectives. Residents who successfully complete PGY1 residency programs will be skilled in diverse patient care,
practice management, leadership, and education, and be prepared to provide patient
care, seek board certification in pharmacotherapy (i.e., BCPS), and pursue advanced
education and training opportunities including postgraduate year two (PGY2)  residencies.

This is a 1 year, PGY1 residency program that offers core and elective rotations in Ambulatory Care, Geriatrics, Burn, Cardiology, Critical Care, Drug Information, Emergency Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Practice Management and Leadership, Renal Transplant, and others. The Pharmacy Resident routinely participates in various hospital committees, clinical initiatives, educational programs, and other leadership and direct patient care projects. They are expected to complete 2 research projects and present their results at national and local pharmacy meetings. There are opportunities for precepting and teaching pharmacy students on clinical rotations as well as the ability to obtain a professional academic teaching certificate from the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers University. Writing and presentation skills are developed through various assignments and preparation of a publishable manuscript is expected. Educational opportunities including certification in BLS, ACLS, and immunization techniques, as well as involvement in the local Society of Health-System of Pharmacy are activities that the Department covers. Upon completion, the resident will be prepared for leadership roles in independent general clinical practice, academia, or further specialized training.

Candidates must hold a valid New Jersey license by October 1st . Resume, college transcripts, and three letters of recommendation should be sent to the site by application date.

About RWJBH- Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center PGY1 Pharmacy Residency

Since 1865, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, New Jersey’s oldest nonprofit, nonsectarian hospital, has worked to exceed our community’s highest expectation for compassionate, comprehensive health care. Our award-winning institution is one of the largest health care providers in the state, treating more than 32,000 inpatients and approximately 100,000 adult and pediatric Emergency Department patients each year. Together, the Medical Center and the Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center provide treatment and services to more than 300,000 outpatients annually. Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center is accredited by the Joint Commission and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. The medical center is a major teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. At CBMC, we are proud of our medical staff with more than 1700 physicians representing 100 medical and surgical specialty and subspecialty services. Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center & Pharmacy Department’s Mission, Vision and Values Statement Our mission is to provide compassionate care, health care excellence, and superior service to our patients and their families. Our vision is to advance the health ...and quality of life in our community. We ensure the safety of our patients, community and each other by consistently demonstrating our values of exceptional communication, outstanding teamwork, professional integrity, accountability, innovation and resilience as we strive towards becoming a high reliability organization

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