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PGY1 Pharmacy/PGY2 Drug Information Residency

 

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Residency Purpose Statement
UVa Department of Pharmacy Services also offers a 2 year PGY1-Pharmacy/ PGY2-Drug Information Residency program.  Pharmacy graduates/ PGY1 pharmacy residency applicants who are interested in pursuing PGY2 residency training in drug information are ideal candidates for this 2 year program.  During the first year of training, the resident is a member of the PGY1 pharmacy residency class and adheres to the same expectations of that residency program. During the second year, the resident completes the requirements of the PGY2 drug information residency program


Program Description

Number of positions:

1

Application deadline:

Received by January 4

Starting date:

July 1 (Mandatory housestaff orientation in late June)

Estimated stipend:

$44,326 for PGY1 year/$46,834 for PGY2 year

Interview required:

Yes

Benefits:

Health, dental, liability insurance, 10 days vacation, 2 sick days, 10 holidays, educational/travel allowance

Training site:

State owned teaching hospital, 650 beds, 450 average daily census

Pharmacy staff:

130

2008-2009 PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Class

PGY1 Pharmacy 2008-2009

Program Director/Contact Person:
Michelle McCarthy, Pharm.D.
(434) 924-2388  

University of Virginia Health System
Department of Pharmacy Services
P.O. Box 800674
Charlottesville, VA 22908-0674
UVA Health System Pharmacy Services