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
- Main Pharmacy Training
- Internal Medicine I
- Internal Medicine II
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Surgical Services
- Critical Care
- Anticoagulation Stewardship
- Transitions of Care
Required Longitudinal Rotations
- Main Pharmacy Staffing
- Leadership and Management
- Pharmacy Projects/Resident Research
- Teaching Certificate (Optional)
Elective Rotations
- Oncology
- Infectious Disease
- Medication Safety
- Palliative Care
- Specialty Pharmacy, Transitions of Care
- Emergency Medicine
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, 2025
For more information contact:
Rebecca Guida Pharm. D., BCPS
Unity Hospital, Pharmacy department
1555 Long Pond Rd
Rochester, NY 14626
Email: Rebecca.Guida@rochesterregional.org
22060
Program ID
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 16, 2025.
- Residents must be eligible for New York State Licensure and must officially be licensed no later than October 14, 2025.
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
Nancy Nicoletta, RPh
Director of Pharmacy
Education and Training: Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Albany, NY
Preceptor Focus: Leadership and Management
Rebecca Guida, Pharm. D., BCPS
Residency Program Director
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
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
Pharmacy Operation Supervisor
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: Critical Care
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: Critical Care
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: Transitions of Care
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
Joseph Backiel, Pharm. D., BCSCP
Clinical Pharmacist
Education and Training: Doctor of Pharmacy from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Albany, NY
Preceptor Focus: Main Pharmacy Training
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
Why Rochester?
The Greater Rochester area, in the Finger Lakes region of New York, is a truly unique place to live and work. Rochester’s urban arts, entertainment and dining venues are complemented by surrounding suburban, rural and lakefront communities. This results in a wealth of options for work and play.
Current Residents
Morgan DeRiggs, PharmD.
Doctor of Pharmacy from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Albany, NY
Lindsey Rathbun, PharmD.
Doctor of Pharmacy from St. John Fisher University Wegmans School of Pharmacy, Rochester, NY
Graduates
Class of 2024
Grace Balzer, Pharm. D.
First position after residency:
Clinical Pharmacist, Wyoming County Medical Center, Warsaw, NY
Sara Rose, Pharm. D.
First position after residency:
Clinical Pharmacist, Unity Hospital of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Class of 2023
Faezeh Azizi, Pharm. D.
PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident – University of Rochester Medical Center/Strong Memorial Hospital
Michael Dinh, Pharm. D.
Clinical pharmacist- Washington Hospital Healthcare System, CA
Rufina Tsur-Tsar, Pharm. D.
Ambulatory Care Oncology Pharmacist- Hartford Hospital, CT
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