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.
Curriculum
Required Rotations
- Internal Medicine I
- Internal Medicine II
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Surgical Services
- Emergency Medicine
- Critical Care
Required Longitudinal Rotations
- Staffing
- Leadership and Management
- Projects / Research
- Teaching Certificate (Optional)
Elective Rotations
- Anticoagulation Stewardship
- Oncology
- Infectious Disease
- Medication Safety
How to Apply
Applicants to the Unity Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program are required to apply to the program using ERAS.
Applicants should contact their medical schools, or see the ASHP Web site for more information on this service.
Deadline for Application: January 8, 2021
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 21, 2021.
- Residents must be eligible for New York State Licensure and must officially be licensed no later than October 31, 2021
Benefits & Compensation
Vacation
2 Weeks of Paid Vacation Per Year. 6 Paid Holidays.
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 2020-2021 academic year will be:
$47,500
PGY-1
Preceptors
Robert Adams, Pharm.D.
Director of Pharmacy
Education and Training: Doctor of Pharmacy from the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Buffalo, NY
Preceptor Focus: Leadership and Management
Jenette Casey, Pharm. D., BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist – Lead
Education and Training: Doctor of Pharmacy from St. John Fisher College, Wegmans School of Pharmacy, Rochester, NY
Preceptor Focus: Emergency Medicine
Tuong Diep, Pharm. D., BCPS, BCCCP, BCIDP
Clinical Pharmacist – Lead
Education and Training: Doctor of Pharmacy from St. John Fisher College, Wegmans School of Pharmacy, Rochester, NY
Preceptor Focus: Critical Care
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: Surgical Services, Antimicrobial Stewardship
Susan Kang, Pharm. D.
Clinical Pharmacist – Lead
Education and Training: Doctor of Pharmacy from the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Buffalo, NY
Preceptor Focus: Staffing
Caitlin Zhushma, Pharm. D., BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist
Education and Training: Doctor of Pharmacy from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Albany, NY
Preceptor Focus: Internal Medicine
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
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: Internal Medicine, Surgical Services
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
Current Residents
Annalyse Ryan
Doctor of Pharmacy from Butler University, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Indianapolis IN
Karishma Patel
Doctor of Pharmacy from Rutgers University, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, New Brunswick NJ
HongHao Li
Doctor of Pharmacy from St. John Fisher College, Wegmans School of Pharmacy, Rochester NY
Graduates
Class of 2020
Mariah Haley, Pharm. D.
Clinical Pharmacist, Unity Hospital, Rochester, NY
Samad Minhaj, Pharm. D.
Clinical Pharmacist, Unity Hospital, Rochester, NY
Class of 2019
Maria Budney, Pharm. D.
Clinical Pharmacist, Wilmington Hospital, Wilmington, DE
Kara Cutaia, Pharm. D.
Clinical Pharmacist, Unity Hospital, Rochester, NY
Ryan Mack, Pharm. D.
Clinical Pharmacist, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse, NY
Class of 2018
Catherine Felberbaum, Pharm. D., BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist, Robert Wood Johnson Barnabus University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ
Mckenna Murphy, Pharm. D., BCPS
Oncology Pharmacist, Lee Memorial Health-Regional Cancer Center, Fort Myers, FL
Stacy Wicks, Pharm. D., BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist, Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown, NY