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Program Purpose: PGY1 pharmacy residency programs build on 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.
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center’s Pharmacy Residency Program is ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) accredited. Our post Doctor of Pharmacy residency is a one year, full time PGY-1 program with residents gaining acute care pharmacy practice experience in:
Residents have the opportunity to learn from knowledgeable pharmacy staff and BCPS (Board-certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist) pharmacists. While we challenge residents to progress their skills and knowledge as a pharmacist practitioner, we also encourage them to enjoy all that Bellingham has to offer.
Our residency program tailors each resident’s experience based on individual interests and career goals. Residents develop advanced knowledge and skills in clinical areas of contemporary pharmacy practice and in comprehensive pharmaceutical care.
The PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center Residency Program recruits for two residency positions from candidates throughout the United States.
The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) is a nationally recognized, member organization, working on behalf of pharmacists to improve medication use and enhance patient safety. Our Pharmacy Residency Program has been measured against universal quality standards to achieve ASHP Accreditation.
Our team is highly educated. We have a very high ratio of Board-certified and residency trained pharmacists on our staff.