Pharmacy Residency
Post-Graduate Year One Residency
PROGRAM FUNDAMENTALS
- The PGY1 Pharmacy Residency builds on Doctor of Pharmacy education and strives to contribute to the development and advancement of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication-related care of patients with a variety of conditions.
- Residents participate in the clinical on-call program. Responsibilities include pharmacokinetic consults, nutrition consults, drug information requests, pain consults, etc.
- Residents participate in the distributive operations of the inpatient pharmacy.
- Residents participate in the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program.
- Residents are provided multiple opportunities to precept pharmacy students.
- The design and completion of a resident research project, including a formal platform presentation at a regional conference and a final manuscript of research results suitable for publication, are required.
- Formal presentations are required of the residents throughout the residency year.
- Residents are provided the opportunity to complete a teaching certificate program through Roseman University of Health Sciences, College of Pharmacy.
- Upon completion of the PGY1 program, residents are equipped to thrive in different settings, including clinical pharmacy specialists, clinical faculty, or continuation of training in a PGY2 program or fellowship.
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| Training Site: University Hospital Owner/Affiliate: Government Model Types: Teaching, Tertiary Tax Status: Nonprofit Pharmacists: 33 Pharmacy Technicians: 42 Total Beds: 505 Affiliation: University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Medicine Roseman University of Health Sciences, College of Pharmacy Others: Level 1 Trauma Center, Level 3 Neonatal Center, Regional Burn Center | Positions: 4 Duration: 12 months Rotations: 3 required 6 electives Estimated Stipend: $47,195 per year (no FICA or state income tax) Application Deadline: January 3 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Health* Leave | Other Benefits Free Parking Resident Office Subsidized ASHP midyear and regional residency conference | ||||||||||||||||||
LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
- Nevada Intern Pharmacist License required
(unless licensed as registered pharmacist in Nevada prior to July 1) - Nevada Pharmacist License within 60 days of starting program
- NAPLEX and Nevada MPJE must be taken prior to the first day of residency
RESIDENT QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy
- Pharm.D.
- Eligible for licensure in Nevada
FUTURE OPPORTUNITY
PGY-2 Critical Care Residency, 2 positions
CONTACT INFORMATION
Aryan Rahbar Pharm.D., BCPS, BCCCP
Program Director, PGY1 Residency
Program Director, PGY2 Critical Care Residency
Department of Pharmaceutical Services
University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
1800 West Charleston Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89102
Phone: 702-383-2606
Fax: 702-383-2052
Email: Aryan.Rahbar@umcsn.com
RESIDENCY APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Utilize PhORCAS to submit the following:
- Letter of intent
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Three recommendations – at least two from clinical preceptors
- Official transcripts
- Answers to the additional questions listed below in the supplemental information section
- Describe any previous healthcare related work experience and where it took place.
- Describe responsibilities and activities you were exposed to during your various experiences.
- What was the length of time you worked in this/these positions?
- On average, how many hours/week did you work?
- Do you anticipate being interested in a PGY-2 residency?
- If so, what area?
- Describe any previous healthcare related work experience and where it took place.
- If from a pass/no pass College of Pharmacy, please include class ranking with supplemental application materials.
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