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Education & Training

Pharmacy

Grady Health System’s pharmacy residency programs have been a cornerstone of advanced clinical training since 1996. Each program provides a minimum of 52 weeks of hands-on training under the guidance of experienced, full-time Grady-employed clinical pharmacists. Our clinical staff boasts one to two years of accredited residency training, ensuring the highest quality mentorship.

Unique In-House On-Call Program


Grady offers a 24-hour in-house, on-call program, a feature available at only a select few programs nationwide. As part of this innovative experience, residents:

  • Address complex drug information inquiries.
  • Manage pharmacokinetic and anticoagulation consults.
  • Serve as vital members of the Code Blue Response and Stroke Response teams.

 

 

Residency Programs


PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency

Builds upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and outcomes to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals, and objectives.

PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Residency

Builds on PharmD education and PGY1 training to develop pharmacists with advanced skills, knowledge, and expertise in practice areas.

PGY-2 Critical Care Residency

Builds on Doctor of Pharmacy (education and PGY1 pharmacy residency programs to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists in critical care areas of practice.

PGY-2 Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Residency

Focused in the care of critically ill and trauma patients, the goal for the resident is to be able to perform in a busy emergency department.

PGY-2 Infectious Diseases Residency

Builds on Doctor of Pharmacy (education and PGY1 pharmacy residency programs to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists in critical care areas of practice.

PGY-2 Internal Medicine Residency

Offers diverse opportunities for the resident to concentrate on broadening their clinical skills and knowledge base in the area of internal medicine.

PGY-2 Neurology Residency

Builds on Doctor of Pharmacy education and PGY1 residency training to cultivate clinical pharmacists with advanced knowledge and skills in the comprehensive management of patients with neurological disorders across inpatient and ambulatory settings.

PGY-2 Oncology Residency

This one-year ASHP-accredited program that offers a diverse experience for residents in the development of oncology pharmacy expertise.

Pharmacy Program Details

All residency programs align with the rigorous ASHP Residency Learning System Model (see accreditation), adhering to established standards for goals, objectives, and evaluations. To participate, residents must obtain Georgia pharmacy licensure early in their residency year. For details on licensure requirements, visit the Georgia Board of Pharmacy website.

Get Started

Ready to get going in a Grady Pharmacy Program? Grady participates in the PhORCAS online residency application process.