PGY2 Medication-Use Safety and Policy Pharmacy Residency

Program Overview

The Postgraduate Year Two (PGY2) Medication-Use Safety and Policy Pharmacy Residency Program (MUSP) is an ASHP-accredited postgraduate training program that focuses on the development of clinical, analytical and leadership skills for future leaders in healthcare. The residency offers advanced training in patient safety best practices and emerging technologies with an emphasis on clinical applications and impact on patient care. It is designed to foster knowledge and appreciation for the opportunities in a hospital pharmacy practice setting for patient safety and automation. Residents are paired with a pharmacist mentor to provide professional guidance throughout the year. 

They will gain experience with the implementation and management of: 

• National patient safety goals
• Joint Commission standards
• Adverse Drug Event (ADE) surveillance
• Computerized Prescriber Order Entry (CPOE)
• Smart pump management
• Controlled access cabinets (using the Pyxis system)
• Point of care barcoding
• Clinical documentation and occurrence report review

Throughout the program residents will have teaching opportunities at local colleges of pharmacy.

• Accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
• 12-month PGY2 Medication-Use Safety and Policy Residency beginning July 1
• One available position
• Estimated stipend of $63,140

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PGY2 Medication Safety and Policy Pharmacy Residency Learning Experiences

Each resident will complete a two-week orientation at the start of the residency year.

All required, elective and longitudinal learning experiences are listed below. Most rotations are five weeks long, unless otherwise noted.