Pharmacy – PGY1
Unity Hospital
About the Program
Residents will contribute to providing optimal patient care through participation in documentation in the electronic medical record, use of clinical surveillance systems, pharmacokinetic dosing, renal dose adjustment, intravenous to oral dose conversion, direct patient care, sterile product preparation and use of automated dispensing cabinets. Residents will have the opportunity to gain knowledge of pharmacy’s- role and learn how to integrate themselves as a contributing member of the healthcare team. They will become an active member of the healthcare team during multi-disciplinary patient care rounds.
Some additional opportunities provided to residents include:
Our Purpose
PGY1 pharmacy residency programs build on Pharm.D. education and outcomes to contribute to the development of a clinical pharmacist 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.
Our Facility: Unity Hospital Inpatient Pharmacy
Curriculum
Required Rotations
- Internal Medicine I
- Internal Medicine II
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Surgical Services
- Emergency Medicine
- Critical Care
- Anticoagulation Stewardship
Required Longitudinal Rotations
- Staffing
- Leadership and Management
- Projects / Research
- Teaching Certificate (Optional)
Elective Rotations
- Oncology
- Infectious Disease
- Medication Safety
- Palliative Care
How to Apply
The Unity Hospital of Rochester Department of Pharmacy’s residency program utilizes ASHP PhORCAS for applications.
Applicants should contact their pharmacy schools, or see the ASHP Web site for more information on this service.
Deadline for Application: January 6, 2023
Please contact Shashi Patel, Pharm. D., CGP, for more information about the residency program at The Unity Hospital of Rochester.
Shashi Patel, Pharm. D., CGP
Unity Hospital
Pharmacy Department
1555 Long Pond Road
Rochester, NY 14626
Email: shashi.patel@rochesterregional.org
1197
Program ID
225613
ASHP Program NMS Code
Requirements
- Graduate from a Doctor of Pharmacy Program accredited by the American Council for Pharmacy Education.
- Must be a United States Citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States.
- New York State Pharmacy Intern Permit to start program on June 19, 2023.
- Residents must be eligible for New York State Licensure and must officially be licensed no later than October 31, 2023.
Benefits & Compensation
Vacation
2 Weeks of Paid Vacation Per Year.
Compensation
Paid travel, registration and conference days to the ASHP Midyear Meeting and Eastern States Conference
Insurance & Disability
Medical Insurance: plans available for selection
Dental Plan: Options available
Term Life Insurance: available for purchase
Short-term Disability: available to purchase after 6 months of employment
Long-term Disability: Available for purchase
Retirement Program: 403b available for enrollment
Wellness Center
Free membership to state of the art Rochester Regional Health fitness center, including classes offered at the center.
Salaries are paid on a bi-weekly basis. The salaries for the 2022-2023 academic year will be:
$47,500
PGY-1
Preceptors
Chris Greco, Pharm.D., BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist
Education and Training: Doctor of Pharmacy from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Albany, NY
Preceptor Focus: Surgical Services, Antimicrobial Stewardship
Rebecca Guida, Pharm. D., BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist
Education and Training: Doctor of Pharmacy from St. John Fisher College, Wegmans School of Pharmacy, Rochester, NY
PGY–1 Pharmacy Practice Residency St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse, NY
Preceptor Focus: Internal Medicine
Susan Kang, Pharm. D.
Clinical Pharmacist
Education and Training: Doctor of Pharmacy from the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Buffalo, NY
Preceptor Focus: Staffing
Shashi Patel, Pharm. D., CGP
Pharmacy Clinical Service Director
Education and Training: Doctor of Pharmacy from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Albany, NY
Preceptor Focus: Critical Care, Project/Research
Jennifer Petronis, Pharm. D., BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist- Pharmacy Operation Supervisor
Education and Training: Doctor of Pharmacy from the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Buffalo, NY
PGY–1 Pharmacy Practice Residency Carolinas Medical Center Northeast, Concord, NC
Preceptor Focus: Critical Care
Lindsay Schieb, Pharm. D., BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist
Education and Training: Doctor of Pharmacy from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Albany, NY
PGY–1 Pharmacy Practice Residency Unity Hospital of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Preceptor Focus: Internal Medicine
Ashley Skipper, Pharm. D.
Clinical Pharmacist
Education and Training: Doctor of Pharmacy from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University, Boston, MA
Preceptor Focus: Internal Medicine
Bonnie Yu, Pharm. D., BCGP
Clinical Pharmacist
Education and Training: Doctor of Pharmacy from the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Buffalo, NY
Preceptor Focus: Staffing
Alexander Arau, Pharm. D., BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist
Education and Training: Doctor of Pharmacy from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University, Worcester, MA
PGY–1 Pharmacy Practice Residency Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT
Preceptor Focus: Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine
Tia Bullard, Pharm. D.
Clinical Pharmacist
Education and Training: Doctor of Pharmacy from St. John Fisher College, Wegmans School of Pharmacy, Rochester, NY
PGY–1 Pharmacy Practice Residency UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, PA
PGY-2 Critical Care Pharmacy Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
Preceptor Focus: Emergency Medicine
Kara Cutaia, Pharm. D., BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist
Education and Training: Doctor of Pharmacy from St. John Fisher College, Wegmans School of Pharmacy, Rochester, NY
PGY–1 Pharmacy Practice Residency Unity Hospital of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Preceptor Focus: Anticoagulation Stewardship
Mariah Haley, Pharm. D., BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist- Pharmacy Operation Supervisor
Education and Training: Doctor of Pharmacy from St. John Fisher College, Wegmans School of Pharmacy, Rochester, NY
PGY–1 Pharmacy Practice Residency Unity Hospital of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Preceptor Focus: Emergency Medicine
Casey Kern, Pharm. D., BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist
Education and Training: Doctor of Pharmacy from St. John Fisher College, Wegmans School of Pharmacy, Rochester, NY
PGY–1 Community-Based Pharmacy University of Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences/ Middleport Family Health Center, Buffalo, NY
Preceptor Focus: Internal Medicine
Asha Kurian, Pharm. D.
Clinical Pharmacist
Education and Training: Doctor of Pharmacy from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Albany, NY
PGY–1 Pharmacy Practice Residency the University of Vermont Health Network- Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, Plattsburgh, NY
Preceptor Focus: Internal Medicine
Asha Kurian, Pharm. D.
Clinical Pharmacist
Education and Training: Doctor of Pharmacy from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Albany, NY
PGY–1 Pharmacy Practice Residency the University of Vermont Health Network- Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, Plattsburgh, NY
Preceptor Focus: Internal Medicine
Stephen Nemeth, Pharm. D., BCSCP
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist- Oncology
Education and Training: Doctor of Pharmacy University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Buffalo, NY
Preceptor Focus: Oncology
Pamela McCartan, Pharm. D., BCPS, BCOP
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist- Oncology
Education and Training: Doctor of Pharmacy from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Albany, NY
Preceptor Focus: Oncology
Mariam Said, Pharm. D.(FPGEC), BCPS, BCIDP
Clinical Pharmacist
Education and Training: Doctor of pharmacy graduated from Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
Certified by the NABP Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Committee (FPGEC)
Preceptor Focus: Internal Medicine, Surgical Services
Why Rochester?
Current Residents
Faezeh Azizi, Pharm. D.
Doctor of Pharmacy from EACPHS- Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Michael Dinh, Pharm. D.
Doctor of Pharmacy from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Albany NY
Rufina Tsur-Tsar, Pharm. D.
Doctor of Pharmacy from LECOM School of Pharmacy, Erie, PA
Graduates
Class of 2022
Gina Belfiore, Pharm. D.
PGY-2 Infectious Disease Resident, UF Health Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL
Sabina Kendic, Pharm. D.
Clinical Pharmacist, St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica, NY
Samantha Sallerson, Pharm. D.
PGY-2 Infectious Disease Resident, Baystate Health, Springfield, MA
Class of 2021
HongHao Li, Pharm. D.
Clinical Pharmacist, Brigham and Women’s Health, Boston, MA
Karishma Patel, Pharm. D.
Clinical Pharmacist- Oncology, Virtual Health, NJ
Annalyse Ryan, Pharm. D., BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist, Pennsylvania hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Class of 2020
Mariah Haley, Pharm. D.
Clinical Pharmacist- Pharmacy Operations Supervisor, Unity Hospital, Rochester, NY
Samad Minhaj, Pharm. D.
Clinical Pharmacist, Wilmot Cancer Institute, Rochester, NY