The PGY1 pharmacy residency program at Shady Grove Medical Center is designed to provide its residents with the skills and knowledge to become competent and independent pharmacy practitioners, able to provide pharmaceutical care in various environments. Residents will have the opportunity to enroll in a Teaching Certificate Program through the University of Maryland. The program also requires formal case presentations, in-services, journal clubs, medication use evaluations, quarterly newsletter publications and a longitudinal research project. Residents receive paid time travel expenses to attend specified National and State Conferences: ASHP Mid-Year conference and Eastern States Residency Conference. Required 5-week rotations (7):