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Community-Based Pharmacy Practice Residency Program (PGY-1)

Frederick Health Hospital Inc

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

Salary + full-time benefits (medical, dental, life insurance); 10 days PTO

Deadline

January 5, 2027

252 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community-Based Pharmacy Practice Residency Program (PGY-1)

Organization: Frederick Health Hospital Inc

Geographic Scope: Frederick County, MD

Program Duration: 12 months

Program Status: New for 2026-2027 residency year

    Program Location and Leadership

  • Based in the Frederick Health Pharmacy, the outpatient pharmacy for the Frederick Health system
  • Led by Emily Yeager, Pharm.D
  • In cooperation with Nakia Eldridge, Pharm.D, MBA, Director of Pharmacy Services, and Hannah Rinker, Pharm.D, MPH, Manager of Retail Pharmacy Services

    Pharmacy Services

    The pharmacy provides services in multiple areas, including:
  • Large meds-to-beds program for the hospital
  • Palliative medications for Frederick Health Hospice
  • Mail order
  • Specialty
  • Traditional community pharmacy services for employees

    Program Overview

    The residency is designed to provide exposure and experience in a wide variety of outpatient pharmacy practice settings, particularly those focused on transitions of care. At completion of the program, residents will be prepared for:
  • Careers in advanced community settings
  • Transitions of care
  • Academia
  • Specialized PGY-2 training or fellowship

    Education

  • Every Frederick Health Pharmacy Resident will deliver formal presentations and actively contribute to case study presentations and clinical teaching
  • Residents will teach various allied health professionals and precept pharmacy students on clinical rotations
  • Academic affiliations with multiple schools of pharmacy including: University of Maryland, Shenandoah University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Notre Dame of Maryland University School of Pharmacy
  • Residents may work toward a teaching certificate through the University of Maryland

    Research

  • Research skills are essential component
  • Each resident will complete a research project suitable for publication and presentation in selected area of community pharmacy practice
  • Expected to attend ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Eastern States Regional Pharmacy Residency Conference

    Core Learning Experiences

  • Pharmacy Operations and Staffing
  • Transitions of Care
  • Hospice and Palliative Care
  • Community Education
  • Ambulatory Care
  • Care in the Community
  • Pharmacy Administration
  • Medication Safety
  • Research

    Elective Learning Experiences

  • Pharmacogenomics
  • Teaching Certification

    Salary and Benefits

  • Salary from Frederick Health Hospital
  • All benefits collected by full-time employees including medical, dental, and life insurance
  • 10 days paid time off (PTO) usable for interviews, vacation, or sick time

    Requirements for Successful Completion

  • 80% of goals achieved
  • Completion of residency project and written manuscript
  • Pharmacist license by October 1 in State of Maryland
  • Staffing every fourth weekend

Contact Information:

  • Emily Yeager, Pharm.D, Residency Director

  • Frederick Health Community-Based PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency

  • Email: eyeager@frederick.health

  • Frederick Health Hospital Inc

  • 400 West 7th Street

  • Frederick, MD 21701

  • Phone: 240-566-3300
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Application Deadline: January 5, 2026 (for 2026-2027 residency year)

    Application Requirements:

  • Completed application file required before scheduling for onsite interview

  • All applicants must comply with requirements through Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application System (PhORCAS)

  • Nothing should be sent directly to Frederick Health
  • Selection Process:

  • Completed application file is necessary before scheduling for onsite interview
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