PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency

About Our Program

The Post Graduate Year One (PGY1) Pharmacy Residency Program at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) builds upon Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education and outcomes to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists. Residents are trained to be responsible for medication-related care for patients with a wide range of conditions, become eligible for board certification, and pursue postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training.

Upon successful completion of the program, residents will have achieved the following core competencies in the PGY1 Pharmacy Residency:

• Patient Care
• Advancing Practice and Improving Patient Care
• Leadership and Management
• Teaching, Education, and Dissemination of Knowledge

BIDMC offers a dynamic environment for training with a focus on these competencies, helping residents advance in their careers as clinical pharmacists or pursue specialized areas of practice.

Explore more about our program and related pages:

• Curriculum
• Benefits
• Preceptors
• How to Apply

Residency Program Overview

The PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at BIDMC includes four residency positions. Each resident undergoes rigorous training across core rotations while also tailoring their experience through elective opportunities. Our residents participate in clinical activities, research projects, and teaching opportunities through our affiliation with MCPHS University, further enhancing their skill sets and knowledge.

Residency Recruitment Activities

Join us throughout the year to meet current residents, preceptors, and program leadership at our recruitment events:

• New England Regional Residency/Fellowship Showcase (typically in October)
• Virtual BIDMC PGY1 Program Open Houses (November/December)
• ASHP Residency Showcase

Career Paths of BIDMC Residents

Many of our past PGY1 residents have pursued specialty residencies in areas such as critical care, infectious diseases, oncology, and solid organ transplant. Others have become clinical pharmacists in various medical institutions or taken roles in academia as full or adjunct faculty. Some have secured positions as Clinical Managers or Coordinators, continuing to advance their careers in the healthcare field.