PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program

The opportunities for training in the first year residency program are limitless, as Grady offers a diverse teaching environment that supports a multi-disciplinary approach to care. We are excited about what the program has to offer and are seeking residents who are equally committed and excited about this next step in their professional development. The primary goal of the PGY-1 pharmacy residency is to partner with the resident to develop the clinical knowledge and skills that will ensure future success in either a specialty residency or clinical practice as well as Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy. Acute care experiences consist of active participation in medical team based services with established clinical pharmacy services. Experiences in ambulatory care involve participation in general and specialty clinics with established clinical pharmacy services and protocols. Numerous teaching opportunities are available including two ACPE-accredited presentations, noon conference lectures for medical residents, student precepting, and a teaching certificate program via Mercer University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

Learning experiences which are available for the PGY-1 pharmacy resident include:

To apply to the PGY-1 Pharmacy residency, application materials must be submitted by January 6. This deadline is necessary for us to evaluate potential candidates in time for on-site interviews before the match deadline. Applicants will not be considered for on-site interviews if these deadlines are not met. Electronic submissions of application materials are not permitted.

Requirements for application to the PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency program:

General Requirements

1. Either:
1. Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy OR
2. anticipated graduation with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy AND evidence of good academic standing
2. Personal and leadership qualifications for successful completion of a residency program
3. Eligibility for licensure in the state of Georgia.

Specific Requirements (deadlines)

4. The following must be postmarked by January 6:
1. A Letter of Interest stating why the applicant desires a residency at Grady Health System
2. Current Curriculum Vitae (include completed and anticipated rotations)
3. Official undergraduate and pharmacy school transcripts (grades through December 31)
4. Four (4) references completed on the Recommendation Request Form. Note: the recommendation form must be completed and should accompany a letter of reference.
1. Two recommendations must be from clinical preceptors of the applicant during a clinical rotation
2. One recommendation must be from a current or recent employer
3. The fourth recommendation is of the candidate's choice
5. Residency Questionnaire

Representatives will be available at the ASHP Midyear Clinical meeting Residency Showcase in December. On-site interviews will be scheduled in late January and February. For additional questions, please contact Dr. Michael Knauss, Director of the PGY-1 pharmacy residency at (404) 616-0420 or e-mail address mknauss@gmh.edu.

Mail application materials for the PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency to:

Michael Knauss, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Internal Medicine
Grady Health System
80 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive, SE
Box 26041
Atlanta, Georgia 30303