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Residency Goals
Pharmacists completing the St. Joseph Mercy Oakland (SJMO) residency program will be competent beyond that of an entry-level practitioner. They will be accountable for achieving the best possible drug therapy outcomes as members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. They will be skillful educators of patients, health care professionals and the community. They will exemplify professionalism and leadership through example. These pharmacists will possess a passion and commitment to life long learning and self-awareness; their commitment to advancing pharmaceutical care and the pharmacy profession will be self-evident. The knowledge that these pharmacists gain will allow them to provide pharmaceutical care that is safe, cost-effective and provides value to the institution.
Residency Program Vision
The St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Pharmacy Residency program shall be recognized as an exemplary program for training clinical pharmacy practitioners in Health System practice, as well as preparing them for a clinical pharmacy specialty. The Residency Training Program, in conjunction with department leadership and staff, is highly regarded for contributions to outstanding pharmaceutical care through innovative training and practice.
Pharmacy Services
Pharmacy Services at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland include a vast array of clinically focused inpatient Pharmacy Services, including, but not limited to, regular attendance at multidisciplinary rounds, management of drug therapy, and medication reconciliation. Additionally, Pharmacy Services extend into the ambulatory practice environment with one satellite pharmacy in our outpatient infusion center, two retail pharmacies, and two ambulatory pharmacy practices encompassing pharmacotherapy management, prescriptions for the underserved, and an anticoagulation clinic.
Rotation Selections
Required
- General Hospital/Department Orientation
- Drug Information
- Cardiology
- Internal Medicine
- Pharmacy Practice Management
- Ambulatory Care – Anticoagulation Clinic
- Critical Care
Elective
- Ambulatory Care – Internal Medicine Clinic
- Medication Safety/Medical Informatics
- Oncology
- Ambulatory Oncology Clinic
Preceptors
Additional Activities:
- The design and completion of a resident research project is required, including a presentation and manuscript of research results.
- Residents are provided opportunities to teach, including didactics, small group facilitation, and clerkship precepting.
- Residents are exposed to various opportunities to present at regional and national meetings, including the ASHP Midyear Convention.
- Residents utilize the Resident Learning System to direct their learning.
- Residents participate in staffing the inpatient pharmacies and clinical services every third weekend.
- Attendance at the ASHP Midyear Clinical meeting and local health system association meetings. Participation at the National and Regional Resident Showcases are expected.
- Longitudinal activities include participation in Regional Health System Pharmacy Organization activities
- Residents receive a post-graduate Pharmacy Teaching Certificate through Wayne State University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
Resident Benefits
The resident will receive a competitive stipend with benefits (health insurance, paid time off, parking, professional travel reimbursement, shared resident offices, and personal computer access). Two resident positions are available.
Accreditation Status
The SJMO PGY1 Residency Program is fully accredited by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists.
About St. Joseph Mercy Oakland
St. Joseph Mercy Oakland (SJMO) is a 443-bed community, teaching hospital located on the southern border of Pontiac, Michigan. SJMO is a member of Trinity Health, the fourth largest Catholic Healthcare system in the country, headquartered in Novi, Michigan. Centers of excellence at SJMO include Cardiology, Neurosciences, Oncology, Orthopedics and Women’s Health.
Application Requirements
- PharmD from an accredited college of pharmacy or equivalent experience
- Application documents submitted by January 16, 2012: letter of intent, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and three (3) letters of recommendation
- On-site interview
- Available to begin program at the beginning of July, 2012
- Eligible for Pharmacy Licensure in Michigan
- The PGY1 resident candidate will participate in the ASHP matching program; the resident match program code is #184113
Application Process
Please send application materials or direct any correspondence/ questions to any of the following:
- David J. Kalis, MS
Director of Pharmacy and Residency Program Director
St. Joseph Mercy Oakland
44405 Woodward Avenue
Pontiac, MI 48341-5023
kalisd@trinity-health.org
- Tana Hannawa, PharmD
Manager, Clinical Pharmacy Services and PGY1 Residency Coordinator
St. Joseph Mercy Oakland
44405 Woodward Avenue
Pontiac, MI 48341-5023
hannawat@trinity-health.org
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