The PGY-2 Pharmacotherapy Residency program at Hunterdon Medical Center is designed to prepare clinical pharmacy specialists with the qualifications needed for internal medicine or family practice positions with an adjunct faculty appointment.
The resident will be exposed to a variety of rotations both clinical and administrative to provide for a well-rounded experience. Through this program, the resident will serve on a variety of committees and interact with different health care professionals.
Additionally, there will be a variety of teaching opportunities to doctor of pharmacy students, medical residents and other health care professionals both within and outside the pharmacy department.
The PGY-2 Pharmacotherapy Residency Program is a 12-month program, beginning in August and will encompass a variety of rotations including concentrated, extended and longitudinal experiences.
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Required Rotations |
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Concentrated (5 weeks) |
Extended (as designated) |
Longitudinal (as designated) |
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· Orientation & Hospital Pharmacy Practice · Infectious Diseases · Internal Medicine · Ambulatory Care · Critical Care · Pharmacovigilance · Pharmacy Practice Management · Academia |
· Pharmacotherapy I (12 weeks) · Pharmacotherapy II (10 weeks) · Pharmacy Administration (10 weeks) |
· Hospital Pharmacy Practice (11 months) · Ambulatory Care: Population Health (3 months) · Ambulatory Care: Cardiology (3 months) · Ambulatory Care: Family Practice (5 months) · Research and Projects (12 months) |
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Elective Rotations (5 weeks)** |
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Transitions of Care Research and Projects Advanced Practice Internal Medicine Advanced Practice Infectious Diseases Advanced Practice Ambulatory Care **Based on interest, an Advanced Practice Elective of a Required Rotation may be developed |
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Annual Stipend: $48,000
Benefits include:
- Life Insurance
- Health Insurance (including dependents)— Effective the first of the month following 60 days of hire
- Dental Insurance (including dependents)— Effective the first of the month following 60 days of hire
- Educational meetings: 2 per year
Appointment to the program is made by participation in the National Matching Service.
There is one opening each year.
The residency program requires that candidates participate with PhORCAS™ for the application process.
The application requirements are as follows:
- Graduate of an ACPE-accredited pharmacy school
- Successful completion of a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency
- Letter of Intent
- Three letters of recommendation (1 from the PGY-1 Program Director)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Official transcript(s)
Upon review of application materials, an onsite interview will be extended to candidates. All candidates must be enrolled with National Matching Service. If accepted, the resident must obtain New Jersey pharmacist licensure within 90 days of hire.