PGY1

Pharmacy residency candidates,

Thank you for your interest in our PGY1 pharmacy residency program at Bethesda North. We are proud to offer a program focused on each individual resident with a wide variety of learning experiences to help you grow as a clinician. Our website will provide you with lots of information regarding our program. However, if you have any questions or would like any additional information, please reach out to us. We are happy to hear from you!

We wish you the best in your residency search!

Thank you,

Veronica Moore, PharmD
Residency Program Director

Bethesda North Hospital PGY1 Residency Program Purpose

The postgraduate year one (PGY1) pharmacy residency program builds on the doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) 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. Graduates of the PGY1 pharmacy residency program at Bethesda North Hospital will be well-rounded, competent clinical pharmacists able to provide patient-focused pharmaceutical care in the hospital setting. Additionally, graduates will be able to precept a variety of pharmacy learners.

Requirements of the Residency:

Required Learning Experiences

Elective Learning Experiences

Other electives may be taken into consideration depending on the resident’s learning goals and the Site’s ability to provide a qualified rotation.

Longitudinal Experiences include, but not limited to:

Requirements for Applying and Application Process

Applicants must be graduates of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited degree program and be eligible for licensure in the State of Ohio.Bethesda North Hospital participates in the Resident Matching Program and The Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS). Applicants must abide by all rules and regulations of the Resident Matching Program and PhORCAS.

• Resident Matching Program Code: 251413

The complete application packet must be submitted via PhORCAS by January 6. https://portal.phorcas.org

• Official pharmacy school transcripts
• One-page letter of intent
• Curriculum vitae
• Three letters of recommendation:
  Please advise letter writers to provide a minimum of 2-3 sentences of commentary in Phorcas for at least the following attributes that Bethesda North deems essential for success in the residency program: organization and time management, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, ability to work in a team, problem solving, ability to accept constructive criticism and clinical skills.

Potential candidates will be invited for an on-site interview.

Program Contacts:

Veronica Moore, PharmD
Residency Program Director
Veronica_Moore@TriHealth.com
Bethesda North Hospital
Inpatient Pharmacy
10500 Montgomery Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45242