Benefits and Compensation
Salary
- $51,500
- Registration and travel expenses for the ASHP Midyear Meeting in December and the Ohio Pharmacy Residency Conference in May have been included in the stipend and are the responsibility of the resident
Insurance
Eligibility for benefits starts on July 1. A comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Health care and prescription coverage
- Dental and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Optional participation in a 403b program
Paid Time Off
- Sick, vacation and personal: 10 days
- Job/interview: 3 days
- Professional time off: Up to 9 days
- Holidays: 7 days – resident works only one holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Day)
- Resident will receive an alternative day off during the pay period of the holiday worked
Academic Stipend
Registration and travel expenses for the ASHP Midyear Meeting in December and the Ohio Pharmacy Residency Conference in May have been included in the resident stipend and are the responsibility of the resident. Additional funds are provided for continuing education and conferences as needed per the discretion of the residency program director and clinical pharmacy manager.
Other Benefits
- Monthly meal stipend
- Free parking in the physician parking garage
- Free fitness facilities available on site
Residents
 | Olivia Polverine, PharmD Pharmacy School: Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Pharmacy, 2021 |
 | Elizabeth Timanus, PharmD Pharmacy School: Duquesne University School of Pharmacy, 2021 |
Lifestyle in the Area
Youngstown is a vibrant city located in Northeast Ohio. With a population of approximately 65,000 people, there are plenty of opportunities for fun and exploration, including both outdoor and indoor attractions such as Mill Creek MetroParks, Lake Milton State Park, The Butler Institute of American Art and OH WOW! Children’s Center for Science and Technology just to name a few.
What to Expect
The PGY1 residency is a 12-month program with an emphasis in acute care. The pharmacy resident will complete both required and elective learning experiences as outlined in Rotations and Curriculum. While on clinical rotations, the resident will actively participate in multidisciplinary rounds making recommendations regarding medication therapy management. Initially, the resident will have necessary oversight and mentorship from the rotation’s preceptor. However, as the resident’s knowledge, experience and level of confidence increases, the preceptor will promote an augmented level of independence to better prepare the resident for his or her eventual practice. Additionally, the resident will meet with his or her preceptor throughout the rotation for formal topic discussions allowing for expansion and reinforcement of necessary clinical knowledge as well as for providing the resident with ongoing formative and summative feedback.
Call Schedule
Currently, the residents’ service requirement is every other weekend, which includes both clinical services (consultation service) and pharmacy staffing. With the possible expansion to a third resident for 2022-2023, there is consideration of moving toward a slightly different staffing model. However, decisions are not yet finalized. Each resident will take approximately five weeks of call (one week in the fall and four in the spring) with a preceptor for back-up support. These weeks will align with your in-hospital service requirement.
Average Hours a Week
Residents work an average of 45 to 60 hours per week.