Residents

Benefits and Compensation

Salary

• $58,700
• 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: Resident works 2 major and 1 minor holiday (major holidays include: Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Day). Note: If resident works Thanksgiving and Christmas, resident will not work a minor holiday.
  • 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

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

The residents’ service requirement is every third weekend (two 10-hour shifts) and one 4-hour evening shift every three weeks comprised of both clinical services (consultation service) and pharmacy staffing.

Note: weekend coverage will change to every other weekend (two 8-hour shifts) if all three residents are not retained or do not pass examinations.

Each resident will take 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.