Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital offers a twelve-month Pharmacy Residency (PGY1) Program with an emphasis in pediatrics. The PGY1 pharmacy residency is designed to build upon an educational foundation of clinical skills and knowledge. Through experiences in patient centered care, pharmacy operations, and leadership the resident will have the opportunity to enhance their skills and confidence in pharmaceutical care. The PGY1 resident can anticipate focus on developing a solid foundation in pharmacy practice while working towards independence using basic fundamental clinical skills throughout the 12-month residency. The goals and objectives of this program follow those established by ASHP for PGY1 pharmacy residencies. After completion, the resident will be prepared for an opportunity to work as a clinical pharmacist or seek additional specialized training in the area of pediatrics. PGY1 residents will be expected to complete a project suitable for submission for publication upon completion of their residency year. Required Rotations include: Ambulatory Care (longitudinal), Pediatric Medicine (2 months), Practice Management (longitudinal) and 1 month each of the following: Pediatric Critical Care, Pediatric Cardiac ICU, Neonatal Intensive Care, Oncology, Antimicrobial Stewardship, NICU-TPN, Project/Research and Orientation. Elective rotations and other learning experiences will be tailored to the resident's interests. A teaching certificate program will be offered for interested residents.
**Please note that we will have limited spots during PPS to interview for the PGY1 position. We will review all applicants and schedule these accordingly closer to the time of event so understand you may not hear from us for several weeks. We would love for you to visit us during the virtual residency showcase on Tuesday from 10-1 EST regardless!**
Special Requirements for Acceptance: Applicant must be a graduate of an accredited B.S. or Doctor of Pharmacy program, and be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Tennessee by July 31st.
To Apply for Residency: Interested applicants should submit the following through PhORCAS: Curriculum Vitae, letter of interest to Alison G. Grisso, PharmD, BCPPS, three letters of reference from Pharmacy faculty or supervisory pharmacists (PhORCAS form must have comments on 50% of the items) and official pharmacy school transcripts. Final acceptance is dependent on required Vanderbilt University Medical Center online application, drug screening and background check.
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Employer will assist with relocation costs.
About Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt
The pediatric pharmacy provides comprehensive
services to all patients and health care professionals at
Children’s Hospital. Our staff is specially trained to
provide patient-focused pharmaceutical care 24 hours
a day. Safe and effective medication therapy is our
primary goal.
