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The Elliot Health System, located in Manchester, New Hampshire, is comprised of the Elliot Hospital (a 296-bed acute care facility) in addition to an extensive outpatient network. This outpatient network offers pharmacy residents ambulatory care opportunities and includes a number of pediatric and family practice offices, in addition to various specialty clinics, including geriatrics, cardiology, and endocrinology. The Elliot’s PGY-1 pharmacy residency program began in 2008 and currently offers two PGY-1 resident positions.
The purpose of a PGY-1 pharmacy residency program per the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) is to build on Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education and outcomes to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions, eligible for board certification, and eligible for postgraduate year two (PGY-2) pharmacy residency training.
The PGY-1 pharmacy residency program at Elliot Health System is accredited by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP). The program is affiliated with Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) in Manchester.
Elliot Health System will prepare pharmacists with the clinical skillset and confidence necessary to be a clinical pharmacy practitioner in either the hospital setting or in ambulatory care. Residents completing this program will be able to pursue any of the following positions:
- PGY-2 specialty residency
- Clinical pharmacist position
- Adjunct faculty position
In order to provide the best learning environment possible for the resident, the Elliot Health System Pharmacy Department will ensure that:
- There are adequate pharmacist role models for residents who practice routinely in the area for which they precept.
- Preceptors have committed themselves to teaching the resident using direct instruction, modeling, coaching and facilitating.
- An adequate practice model environment exists for the learning experience.
More about the Pharmacy Residency Program
Learning Experiences
There is flexibility within the rotation schedule to match residents with their areas of interest. Each resident will complete all of the required rotations as well as participate in longitudinal experiences.
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Participation Requirements
Residents are required to be involved in committees, attend conferences, and complete a staffing component and projects to complete the program.
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Teaching
We offer multiple teaching opportunities including:
Precepting Students
Residents will have the opportunity to precept pharmacy students. Elliot Hospital works with a number of area pharmacy schools.
Optional Lecture
Residents will have the opportunity to lecture at MCPHS Manchester.
Teaching Certificate Program
During the course of the residency year, the residents may participate in a teaching certificate program.
Educational Opportunities for Residents
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Schwartz Rounds
- Grand Rounds
Stipend and Benefits
We have competitive PGY-1 stipend and benefit offerings including vacation time and fitness center access.
Vacation time:
10 days vacation/sick time throughout the residency year
Fitness Center Access (free):
- Welliot at Elliot Hospital
- Welliot at River's Edge
Please contact our program director for more information.
Upcoming Residency Showcases
The following are upcoming residency showcases with Elliot pharmacy representation:
University of Connecticut (UCONN) Residency Showcase
annually in September
New England Regional Residency/Fellowship Showcase
annually in October
Residency Showcase at ASHP’s Midyear Clinical Meeting
annually in December
Living and Working in Southern New Hampshire
Southern New Hampshire is an economically strong region with a low cost of living, including no state sales or income tax, outstanding schools, and safe and vibrant communities to raise a family. We are located less than one hour from Boston, the Seacoast and the White Mountains. The area is not only known for the premier medical and clinical excellence available, but vast recreational opportunities for every lifestyle.
For more information about the Elliot, visit our About Us page.
For more information
Please contact the PGY-1 Residency Program Director, Laura Truhlar, Pharm.D., BCCCP