The Post Graduate Year One (PGY1) program has been accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) since 1993 and strives to evolve with the changing landscape of pharmacy practice. The Post Graduate Year Two (PGY2) Internal Medicine program is also ASHP-accredited, and seeks to help pharmacists continue to further refine their clinical skills and become leaders in their field.
PGY2 Internal Medicine Program
Benefits:
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Two weeks paid vacation
- Travel expenses for ASHP midyear clinical meeting and Eastern States Residency Conference
Application Process:
We follow the standard application process and deadlines set by ASHP. Visit www.ashp.org for more information.
Please submit the following to Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS) by the ASHP deadline:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Personal Statement
- Three letters of recommendation
- Academic transcript
Pharmacy Staffing Requirements:
- Every third weekend (Times vary and are based on department needs)
- Every third Wednesday evening (4:30 – 9 pm)
- Every third Monday evening (Medication reconciliation, 2-9 pm)
PGY-1 Program
Purpose:
The PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program builds on 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. Residents must complete the core rotations and required longitudinal rotations, one mini rotation, and will have the option to complete two elective rotations or re-do a core rotation.
Program Overview
Princeton Medical Center has two PGY1 residency positions available. A teaching and learning certificate will be provided by Rutgers University.
Residents must complete the core rotations and required longitudinal rotations, and will have the option to complete two elective rotations or re-do a core rotation.
Residents will be exposed to a wide variety of clinical activities including:
- Direct patient care and interdisciplinary rounds.
- Providing education to healthcare professionals, patients, and community members.
- Clinical research to be presented at midyear clinical meeting and Eastern States Residency Conference.
- Performance improvement projects and medication use evaluations.
- Serving as a co-preceptor or primary preceptor for pharmacy students.
| Core Rotations | Required Longitudinal Rotations (Rotations continue throughout the year) |
Elective Rotations |
| Orientation (6 weeks) |
Research | Transitions of Care (5 weeks) |
| Internal Medicine (6 weeks) |
Antibiotic Stewardship | Oncology (5 weeks) |
| Critical Care (6 weeks) |
Hospital Practice | Hospitalist Service (5 weeks |
| Psychiatry (5 weeks) |
Administration/ Medication Safety |
Advanced Internal Medicine (5 weeks) |
| Infectious Disease (5 weeks) |
Teaching | Advanced Critical Care (5 weeks) |
| Emergency Medicine (5 weeks) |
Transitions of care | OR Mini Rotation (2 weeks) |
| Medication Safety (5 weeks) |
Code blue response |
Unit-based Mini Rotation |
Residency Program Director:
Philip Coco, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Manager
Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center
One Plainsboro Road
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
Phone: 609.853.6105
Email: philip.coco@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
PGY2: Internal Medicine Program
Purpose:
The PGY2 Pharmacy Residency Program builds on Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and the PGY1 pharmacy residency program to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists in specialized areas of practice. The program provides candidates with opportunities to function independently as practitioners by conceptualizing and integrating accumulated experience and knowledge and incorporating both into the provision of patient care or other advanced practice settings.
Residents who successfully complete an accredited PGY2 pharmacy residency are prepared for advanced patient care, academic, or other specialized positions, along with board certification, if available.
Program Overview:
Princeton Medical Center has one PGY2 pharmacy resident who will be exposed to variety of clinical and administrative activities including:
- Serving as the Chief Resident and mentor to the PGY1 residents.
- Coordinating and leading medication safety meetings.
- Coordinating the residency recruitment process along with the Residency Program Director.
- Coordinating the staffing schedule for the pharmacy residents.
- Direct patient care and interdisciplinary rounds.
- Providing education to healthcare professionals, patients, and community members.
- Teaching and learning certificate provided by Rutgers University.
- Clinical research to be presented at midyear clinical meeting and Eastern States Residency Conference.
- Performance improvement projects and medication use evaluations.
- Serving as a Co-Preceptor or Primary Preceptor for Pharmacy students.
Residents must complete the core rotations and required longitudinal rotations, and will have the option to choose two electives to complete from the elective rotation list or the core rotation list. If the resident came from the Princeton Medical Center PGY1 program, the resident may choose three electives due to the shorter orientation.
| Core Rotations | Required Longitudinal Rotations (Rotations continue throughout the year) |
Elective Rotations |
| Orientation (6 weeks or 1 week if coming from our PGY1) |
Research | Emergency Medicine (5 weeks) |
| Internal Medicine (8 weeks) |
Antibiotic Stewardship | Oncology (5 weeks) |
| Critical Care (5 weeks) |
Hospital Practice Administration | Psych (5 weeks) |
| Infectious Disease (5 weeks) |
Medication Safety | Population Health (5 weeks) |
| Transitions of Care (4 weeks) |
Teaching | OR Mini Rotation (2 weeks) |
| Hospitalist Service (5 weeks) |
Transitions of Care | Unit-based Mini Rotation (2 weeks) |
| Internal Medicine 2 (6 weeks) |
Code blue response |
Residency Program Director:
Philip Coco, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Manager
Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center
One Plainsboro Road
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
Phone: 609.853.6105
Email: philip.coco@pennmedicine.upenn.edu