PGY1 UPMC McKeesport
The PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program at UPMC McKeesport resides in a community teaching hospital with an emphasis on the underserved, including exposure to addiction medicine and behavioral health. The program provides the pharmacy resident with direct patient care activities in a variety of settings throughout the year, as well as the opportunity to integrate and enhance accumulated experiences and knowledge to improve drug therapy. UPMC McKeesport houses family medicine and internal medicine residency programs, which enables close collaboration for resident education. In addition to clinical activities, pharmacy residents gain teaching experience through informal and formal presentations to health care professionals, precepting pharmacy students, and teaching opportunities through the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. Pharmacy residents also develop research skills through practice and instruction as they complete a research project and participate in a research series with peers. Involvement in teaching opportunities and research allow for interaction with pharmacy residents in other UPMC training programs. Upon completion of the program, our residents are well-prepared to assume any of the following roles: patient care provider, clinical faculty member, or PGY2 resident in a focused area of practice.
APPLICATION PROCESS
All residents must be eligible for pharmacist licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Applications for Pharmacist License and Intern Registration are available at the PA State Board of Pharmacy Website.
Application Requirements
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of Intent
- School of Pharmacy Transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation, including one from a clinical rotation
- Eligibility for PA Pharmacy licensure
Application Process
Eligible candidates will be graduating or have graduated from an accredited school of pharmacy and must submit the standard application requirements via PhORCAS by December 31st. An interview is required.
For more information about the UPMC McKeesport PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program, please contact Nicole Likar, PharmD, BCPS: (412) 664-2288 or dantonionn@upmc.edu
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PGY1 Pharmacy Residency programs build on PharmD education and outcomes to contribute to the development of a clinical pharmacist responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions, eligible for board certification, and eligible for postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training.
Duration: 12 months
Number Positions: 1
Starting Date: July 1
Salary: $50,038
Benefits: Health, dental, eye care, life, and disability available, Vacation and professional
travel provided
Other Benefits:
- Malpractice insurance
- Supplemental retirement annuities
- ACLS/BCLS provider courses
- Free meals when on campus
- On-site parking
Training Site Type: Hospital, Outpatient Centers
Owner/Affiliates: Private
Model (type): Teaching, Community, Health Center, Primary Care, Underserved Care
Total Beds: 213
Required Learning Experiences
- Clinical Stewardship
- Oncology Distribution
- Pharmacy Management
- Critical Care (off-site at UPMC East)
- Orientation
- Addiction Medicine/Behavioral Health
- Family Medicine Hybrid (in/outpatient)
- Acute Care
(4 Weeks)
(5 weeks)
(6 weeks)
Longitudinal Learning Experiences
- Inpatient Staffing
- Presentations
- Residency Research
- The 9th Street Clinic (a free clinic for the uninsured)
Selected Elective Learning Experiences
- Mastery of Teaching Program, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
Many elective rotations are available within the UPMC Health System based on resident interest and faculty availability.
Preceptors
Gina Karafa, RPN
Nicole Likar, PharmD, BCPS
Ultan McGlone, PharmD
Rebecca Morcheid, PharmD, BCPS
Tara Posey, BS, PharmD, BCPS
Matt Schonder, RPh, MBA
Ashley Smith, PharmD
Sites
About UPMC McKeesport Hospital
UPMC McKeesport All Residency Programs Video
UPMC McKeesport Pharmacy Residency Video
Claire Shanholtzer, PharmD
Name |
Graduation Year |
Post-residency Position |
Rebecca (Crooks) Swintek, PharmD |
2013 |
Clinical Pharmacist, UPMC Bedford |
Jessica Butala, PharmD |
2014 |
Clinical Pharmacist, West Penn Hospital |
Alice Gahbauer, PharmD, BCACP |
2015 |
Adjunct Faculty and Clinical Pharmacist, |
Nicholas Skezas, PharmD, BCPS |
2016 |
Cardio, Neuro, and Trauma Service Lines, |
Mahalia Harrell, PharmD |
2017 |
PGY2 Ambulatory Care, UPMC Presbyterian |
Ashley Smith, PharmD |
2018 |
Addiction Medicine and Behavioral Health, |
Liam Dadey, PharmD |
2019 |
Clinical Pharmacist, Parkview Hospital |
Katherine Halza, PharmD |
2020 |
PGY2 Ambulatory Care, UPMC Presbyterian |
Brooke Sabella, PharmD |
2021 |
PGY2 Pain and Palliative Care at Suma Health, Akron, OH |
2022 |
Staff Pharmacist, UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburgh, PA |
Program Director
Nicole Likar, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist
1500 Fifth Avenue
McKeesport, PA 15132
Phone: (412) 664-2288
Fax: (412) 664-2229
dantonionn@upmc.edu
