The PGY1 pharmacy residency at UPMC Mercy provides training in health-system pharmacy, with a major emphasis on clinical pharmacy practice and the education and training of future pharmacists. Residents gain experience providing a wide range of pharmacotherapy and educational services to patients and health care practitioners. Residents participate in drug formulary evaluations, medication safety strategies, hospital pharmacy practice, and are members of hospital and system wide multidisciplinary initiatives.
Site/Location
UPMC Mercy, Pittsburgh, PA
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.
Mission
The Department of Pharmacy at UPMC Mercy strives to achieve the organization’s mission and core values through the provision of the highest quality, patient-focused pharmacy services. Through residency training, it is our mission to train clinical pharmacists who are leaders in patient care through:
- clinical decision-making and application of evidence-based medicine.
- education of patients and other health care professionals.
- contribution to knowledge of medication usage and innovative practice models.
- perseverance in patient advocacy.
- commitment to patient safety.
What makes us unique?
Our people! At UPMC Mercy, we care for complex, high acuity patients in a tertiary care academic medical center, yet if you ask anyone who has worked here, they will talk about how the hospital has a community feel to it. That unique combination is possible through our incredible team members who have fostered meaningful connections with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members.
Program Overview
Pharmacy Residency Program | UPMC Mercy
Employment Information
About the Pharmacy Residency Program | UPMC Mercy
Application/Interview Information
Submit the completed application via PhORCAS by January 2. An interview is required (in-person or virtual).
Meet Our Team
Faculty | Pharmacy Residency Program (upmc.com)
