Residents — PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at Memorial Regional Medical Center
Benefits and Compensation
Salary
$58,700 – stipend is inclusive of paid expenses for select educational conferences/opportunities
Insurance
Residents are eligible for health, vision and dental insurance.
Paid time off
- 10 days of paid time off are available during the residency year for personal, vacation and/or sick leave
- 7 paid holidays (residents who work on a holiday take an alternative day off as the paid holiday)
- Up to five professional leave days for attendance at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists’ Midyear Clinical Meeting
- Up to three professional leave days for attendance at local or state professional conferences
- Up to three professional leave days available for interviewing
Academic stipend
Registration and travel expenses for the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting in December and residency research conference in the spring have been included in the resident stipend and are the responsibility of the resident. Additional funds are provided for continuing education presentations and conferences as needed per the discretion of residency program leadership.
Other benefits
- Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification training
- Access to employee well-being resources
- Free hospital parking
- Computer and office space
- Teaching and learning certificate through Virginia Commonwealth University
- Employee well-being resources
Lifestyle in the area
Virginia’s state capital of Richmond is home to more than 226,000 people, offering both city landscapes and beautiful scenic areas. Additionally, the city provides residents with a large variety of activities to enjoy. For example, individuals can whitewater raft in the James River, bike or run on the numerous trails throughout and around the city, spend the day at one of the nationally recognized museums, participate in art and music festivals throughout the year or enjoy food at award-winning restaurants.
What to expect
During the 12-month program, the PGY1 pharmacy resident functions as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, with pharmacist preceptors offering oversight and mentorship. As the resident gains experience and confidence, preceptors promote increased independence to prepare them for future practice. Rotation schedules and development plans are tailored to the resident’s career goals, strengths, and areas for growth, fostering their professional development and preparing them for the next steps in their pharmacy career.
Call schedule
Pharmacy residents are not required to participate in an on-call schedule.
Average hours a week
Residents work an average of 50 to 60 hours per week.