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The residency program at Yakima Valley Memorial is a post-graduate year one (PGY1) clinical and administrative program that provides residents with the opportunity to expand their clinical knowledge while they gain experience and strengthen leadership and teaching skills as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team. This program is fully accredited by ASHP.

The resident will achieve their personal and ASHP required goals and outcomes through the development of his/her individualized residency calendar. The calendar will be comprised of required, longitudinal and elective experiences that vary in range from 2-6 weeks depending on the experience. Upon completion of the program, pharmacy residents are prepared to be eligible for board certification and for post year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training.

Rotation Experiences

Required rotations:

• Critical Care
• Emergency Medicine
• Family Practice Service with Medical Residents
• Ambulatory Care - including specialized clinics with a focus on oncology, cardiology and geriatrics
• Internal Medicine*
• Medication Safety*
• Leadership and Management*
• Teaching and Precepting*
• Drug Distribution/Staffing*
• Residency Project Management*

*longitudinal rotations

Elective rotations:

• Cardiology – inpatient and/or ambulatory care
• Oncology – inpatient and/or ambulatory care
• Antimicrobial Stewardship
• Pediatrics/NICU
• Surgical/Medical
• Peri-op/Surgery
• Hospice
• Infusion care
• Administration – inpatient and/or ambulatory care
• Informatics
• Quality and Safety

Residency Project

Residents are required to complete an investigation of some aspect of pharmacy practice. This may be in the form of original research, or development or enhancement of pharmacy practice and patient care services. A final report in manuscript format is required and results will be presented at a regional residency conference or national pharmacy meeting. Residents will also submit their results for publication in a peer reviewed medical or pharmacy journal.

Program Benefits

Resident Stipend: $51,250 annually

Dates: June 20, 2022– June 16, 2023

Full benefits package including:

• Paid vacation (up to 10 days), holidays and sick leave
• Medical, vision, dental and prescription coverage starting the 1^st day of employment
• Travel support for attendance at national and regional meetings
• 401K retirement plan
• Fitness reimbursement and other local discounts

https://www.yakimamemorial.org/medical-services-pharmacy.asp

Application deadline: January 1^st, 2022

Application requirements:

• A graduate of a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE)
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Washington
• Must be registered through the ASHP matching service
• Meet all the requirements for employment at Yakima Valley Memorial and meet the professional requirements of the Department of Pharmacy
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, professionalism and leadership and demonstrate a commitment to the provision of patient care

Applications will only be accepted through PhORCAS and must include:

• A 1-page letter of intent stating goals and interests
• Curriculum vitae
• Transcripts from all professional pharmacy education
• 3 letters of recommendation
  • At least 2 letters of recommendation must be from an APPE preceptor that can speak to your clinical knowledge and/or direct patient care