For more than half a century, North Kansas City Hospital has been the Northland’s preferred healthcare provider. What started as an 80-bed community hospital is now a 451-licensed bed premiere healthcare facility with more than 3,000 employees and 520 physicians representing 46 medical specialties. From a Level III neonatal intensive care unit to home health and hospice services, NKCH provides a lifetime of care.

NKCH offers award-winning cardiovascular and orthopedic programs and advanced cancer treatment options, including world-class care through a partnership with the region’s only National Cancer Institute-designated program.

NKCH Pharmacy Department

North Kansas City Hospital’s Pharmacy Department promotes safe and effective patient care through all aspects of the medication use process. Its staff collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to continually monitor, deliver and improve patient-centered care.

The Pharmacy Department emphasizes continuous professional development and provides opportunities for direct patient care and interaction, involvement in hospital-based committees and professional organizations, and other educational opportunities.

PGY-2 Residency: Emergency Medicine

The PGY-2 Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Residency is a one-year postgraduate specialty training program that offers residents an intensive and immersive emergency medicine pharmacy experience. The goal of the PGY-2 program is to develop strong, well-rounded emergency medicine pharmacists who are trained in all aspects of emergency care. Residents are exposed to an extremely diverse population and will gain experience in multiple areas of North Kansas City Hospital's Emergency Department, including pre-hospital and post-emergency department care. Program contact: Megan Musselman, PharmD, MS, BCPS, BCCCP; email Megan.Musselman@nkch.org

Residency candidates must:

• Hold a Pharm.D. degree from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education accredited school of pharmacy
• Have completed an ASHP-accredited PGY-1 pharmacy residency program or be in the ASHP accreditation process (e.g. Candidate Status)
• Be eligible for licensure in Missouri & Kansas 
• Demonstrate collegiality, clinical knowledge, an interest in research and the motivation necessary for successful completion of residency training
• Complete interviews with the residency program director, director of pharmacy services, emergency medicine personnel and preceptors

Candidates must submit the following materials through PhORCAS by December 31, 2022:

• PhORCAS application, including a letter of intent
• Curriculum vitae
• Three letters of reference; at least two of the letters must be from your PGY-1 program; one letter may be from clinical faculty and/or a former employer; supplemental letters are not necessary; references  only need to complete the PhORCAS reference form

  • Required characteristics to be evaluated by your reference writer via the PhORCAS reference form:
    1. Assertiveness
    2. Ability to work with peers and communicate
    3. Ability to organize and manage time
    4. Independence and resourcefulness
    5. Emotional stability and maturity

PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency candidates selected for interviews will be contacted in January for scheduling.

For more information see our residency website: 

 Learn more about our PGY-1 and PGY-2 Residency Programs.

About North Kansas City Hospital Residency Program -PGY-2 Emergency Medicine

For more than half a century, North Kansas City Hospital has been the Northland’s preferred healthcare provider. What started as an 80-bed community hospital is now a 451-licensed bed premiere healthcare facility with more than 3,000 employees and 520 physicians representing 46 medical specialties. From a Level III neonatal intensive care unit to home health and hospice services, NKCH provides a lifetime of care. NKCH offers award-winning cardiovascular and orthopedic programs and advanced cancer treatment options, including world-class care through a partnership with the region’s only National Cancer Institute-designated program. NKCH Pharmacy Department North Kansas City Hospital’s Pharmacy Department promotes safe and effective patient care through all aspects of the medication use process. Its staff collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to continually monitor, deliver and improve patient-centered care. The Pharmacy Department emphasizes continuous professional development and provides opportunities for direct patient care and interaction, involvement in hospital-based committees and professional organizations, and other educational opportunities. ... PGY-1 Residency The overarching goal for North Kansas City Hospital's PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency program is to develop skilled, well-rounded professionals who are either ready to begin practice or enter a PGY-2 program immediately after completing the program. To meet this goal, PGY-1 residents will engage in a flexible and challenging curriculum. Preceptors work with each resident to create an educational experience that supports individual goals. Program contact: Michael Kallenberger, PharmD, BCPS; email Michael.Kallenberger@nkch.org PGY-2 Residency: Emergency Medicine The PGY-2 Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Residency is a one-year postgraduate specialty training program that offers residents an intensive and immersive emergency medicine pharmacy experience. The goal of the PGY-2 program is to develop strong, well-rounded emergency medicine pharmacists who are trained in all aspects of emergency care. Residents are exposed to an extremely diverse population and will gain experience in multiple areas of North Kansas City Hospital's Emergency Department, including pre-hospital and post-emergency department care. Program contact: Megan Musselman, PharmD, MS, BCPS, BCCCP; email Megan.Musselman@nkch.org

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