Pharmacy Residency Program at Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend

PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend (PHSHMC) offers a Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) residency program with rotations in Springfield, Oregon. Training experiences are individualized based on existing resident competencies and personal interests.

The purpose of a PGY1 pharmacy residency program is to build on the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education and outcomes to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions, eligible for board certification, and eligible for postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training.

This residency program is specifically designed to train pharmacists who wish to practice as an integrated professional on the healthcare team. Residents shall be prepared for practice in a position that requires development and execution of patient-centered treatment plans, participation in the development of drug use policy and the ability to develop, implement and evaluate new pharmacy programs. To accomplish this goal, this residency program will promote development of the clinical, analytical, organizational, and leadership skills necessary to provide pharmaceutical cared and to develop and implement systems of care.

The PHSHMC PGY1 Residency Program recruits for two resident positions each year.

Application Timeline

• Resident candidates must apply using ASHP’s PhORCAS website by January 3, 2025.
• Consider beginning your application process in November or December as all materials must be submitted by the deadline.
  • Include your current goals and interests as well as strengths and weaknesses in your personal statement.
• Residency interviews will be held on-site and online February 21st and 24th. Interview invitations will be sent out in the latter half of January.
• Come meet us:
  • 11/9/24 - 7:00 am to Noon OSHP Fall Seminar
  • 12/5/24 - 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm PST Open Virtual House (email Angie anchristianson@peacehealth.org for Teams link)
  • 12/9/24 - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm ASHP Midyear Residency Showcase
• 2025 Interview dates: Friday, February 21st and Monday, February 24th