PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program

Launch your pharmacy career with confidence.

Stormont Vail Health’s PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program offers a dynamic, patient-centered learning environment designed to prepare you for the next step in your professional journey.

Why Stormont Vail

The Stormont Vail Clinical Pharmacy team delivers comprehensive pharmaceutical care across a wide range of patient populations. We optimize medication therapy, promote wellness, and support disease prevention

Guided by the American College of Clinical Pharmacy’s (ACCP) philosophy, we blend compassion with clinical expertise to improve outcomes and advance health.

Program Overview

  • Duration: 1 year
  • Positions Available: 2

Our PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program offers diverse clinical and leadership experiences tailored to your interests.

You’ll develop advanced skills in:

  • Clinical judgment
  • Critical thinking
  • Self-management
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Benefits

  • Health insurance, paid vacation, and sick leave
  • ASHP membership and certificate program coverage
  • Reimbursement for professional conference attendance

Residency Experience

Residents in the Stormont Vail PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program engage in a combination of block and longitudinal rotations. Elective block rotations are customized to align with each resident’s clinical interests, with intentional scheduling to ensure meaningful exposure to these areas prior to the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting.

In addition, residents may choose to pursue either a teaching certificate or an ASHP/APhA-approved equivalent, allowing for professional development tailored to individual career goals.

Resident & Preceptor Wellness

Stormont Vail prioritizes resident and preceptor wellness. Our PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program includes a dedicated Wellness Committee that supports emotional and professional well-being. Residents actively participate in this committee, gaining exposure to topics such as:

  • Burnout prevention
  • Stress management strategies
  • Social connection through planned events

This initiative fosters a supportive environment where residents can thrive both personally and professionally.

Mentorship & Support

Each resident is paired with a mentor from the Residency Advisory Committee (RAC). These mentors also serve as residency coordinators, helping guide:

  • Resident progression
  • Integration into the care team
  • Professional development

This dual role ensures residents receive consistent support throughout their training.

A Dynamic, Resident-Centered Program

Our RAC is committed to developing well-rounded, capable pharmacy professionals. We take pride in maintaining a dynamic and responsive program that actively incorporates feedback from current and former residents. This approach allows us to continuously improve and adapt to meet the evolving needs of our learners.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • PharmD from an ACPE-accredited school
  • Employment eligibility before start date
  • Kansas Pharmacy Intern license before start date
  • Kansas Pharmacy license within 120 days of start

Application Checklist

Submit your application via PhORCAS. Required materials include:

  • Letter of intent
  • Academic transcript
  • Curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Three letters of recommendation

Learning Experiences

Our PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program offers a comprehensive mix of block and longitudinal rotations designed to build clinical expertise, leadership, and professional autonomy.

Find descriptions and course information for each learning experience on PharmAcademic.

Clinical Rotations

  • Ambulatory Care
  • Cardiology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Independent Practice
  • Infectious Disease
  • Internal Medicine
  • Medical Intensive Care
  • Oncology
  • Pediatrics / Pediatric Intensive Care / Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Psychiatry
  • Surgical Intensive Care

Non-Clinical Rotations

  • Independent Practice
  • Orientation
  • Preceptorship

Longitudinal Learning Experiences:

  • Clinical Education Series
  • Management and Pharmacy Leadership
  • Medication Safety
  • Operations
  • Research

Staffing Commitments

Residents begin staffing in Quarter 2 (week 13) and complete:

  • 14 weekends (approximately every third weekend)
  • 1 holiday shift
  • Orientation and licensure by the end of Quarter 1

Residents receive compensation days and scheduled breaks.

How to Apply

Apply through the PhORCAS portal:

  • Residency Name: Stormont Vail Health
  • Residency Type: PGY1
  • NMS Code: 208613
  • ASHP Code: 62004

Contact Us

Pharmacy Residency Director

Patrick O’Day, PharmD, BCCP
Cardiology Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
[email protected]

Pharmacy Residency Coordinators

Derrick Eddy, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist – Internal Medicine
[email protected]

 

Matthew Koskie, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist - Infectious Diseases
[email protected]