Pharmacy Practice Residency Program
Thank you for your interest in the Pharmacy Practice Residency Program at Frederick Health Hospital.
Frederick Health currently offers two PGY1 pharmacy practice residency positions per academic year. Under the leadership of Nakia Eldridge, Pharm.D, MBA, Director of Pharmacy Services, the residency program is led by Joanna Kilby, Pharm.D, MEd, MHS, CHES, PMP, Residency Program Director. The Department of Pharmacy consists of a team of clinical pharmacy specialists and clinical pharmacists providing service in multiple area of practice. The Department currently provides clinical services to the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Internal Medicine, Pediatrics and Neonatal Intensive Care, and Oncology.
Choosing your residency program is an important professional decision and an investment in your future. We appreciate that you have chosen to learn about our program and look forward to receiving your application.
Our Mission
The Frederick Health Pharmacy Practice Residency Program has been designed to develop practitioners who are self-directed and prepared to pursue specialized residency trying or assume an advanced practice in a hospital environment. The resident will acquire the skills necessary to enhance pharmaceutical care, leadership, and administrative skills. Residency graduates will demonstrate time management and independent thinking skills that will make them leaders within their practice setting and the profession.
Education
Every Frederick Health Pharmacy Resident will deliver formal presentations and actively contribute to case study presentations and clinical teaching. Residents will also teach various allied health professionals and precept pharmacy students on clinical rotations. The Pharmacy has academic affiliations with many schools of pharmacy including, University of Maryland, Shenandoah University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Notre Dame of Maryland University School of Pharmacy, among others. Residents may also work toward a teaching certificate through the University of Maryland.
Research
Research skills are an essential component of Frederick Health Hospital's pharmacy residency program. Each resident will complete a research project suitable for publication and presentation in a selected area of pharmacy practice. Residents will also be expected to attend the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Eastern States Regional Pharmacy Residency Conference.
Required Learning Experiences
- Pharmacy Orientation
- Decentralized Pharmacist
- Emergency Medicine
- Intensive Care Unit
- Internal Medicine
- Pharmacy Administration
Required Longitudinal Learning Experiences
- Drug Information
- Medication Distribution/Medication Safety
- Code Training
Elective Learning Experiences
- Acute Psychiatry
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Care Transitions
- Informatics
- Medication Safety
- NICU and Pediatrics
- Oncology
- Outpatient Pharmacy
- Pharmacogenomics
Salary and Benefits
Pharmacy residents receive a salary from Frederick Health Hospital as well as all benefits collected by full-time employees. These include medical, dental, and life insurance, and more.
Paid Time Off
Residents are provided a total of 10 days of paid time off (PTO). PTO can be used for interviews, vacation, or sick time.
Pharmacy Residency Program Application Information
A completed application file is necessary before scheduling for an onsite interview can occur. The deadline to apply for the residency is January 5th. Applicants should comply with all requirements through the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application System (PhORCAS). Nothing should be sent directly to Frederick Health.
Requirements for Successful Completion of the Residency
- 80% of goals achieved
- Completion of residency project and written manuscript
- Pharmacist licensure by October 1 in the State of Maryland
- Presentation of Pharmacotherapy Rounds
- Minimum of six hours of teaching activities
- Staffing every other weekend
For more information, please contact:
Joanna Kilby, Pharm.D, BCGP, MEd, MHS, CHES, PMP
Residency Director
Frederick Health Hospital Pharmacy
Pharmacy Services Department
400 West 7th Street
Frederick, MD 21701