Purpose
The ASHP Accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program at Memorial Medical Center prepares its graduates to practice as clinical pharmacists in small and medium- sized community teaching hospitals and clinic settings or pursue PGY2 training.
The residency training focuses on the development of skills necessary to provide optimal drug therapy, function competently on inter-professional teams, and become leaders in the medication use process.
Curriculum
Required 4-6 Week Block Rotations
ACUTE CARE
Critical Care I
Family Medicine Inpatient Service I and II
Internal Medicine
Infectious Disease
Emergency Medicine*
AMBULATORY CARE
Family Medicine Clinic andMental Health
Oncology and Palliative Care*
ELECTIVE ROTATIONS (2 BLOCKS)
Anticoagulation Services
Neonates and Pediatrics
Emergency Medicine*
Oncology and Palliative Care*
Critical Care II
*Residents shall choose either Emergency Medicine or Oncology and Palliative Care as one of the required experiences. They may choose the other as an elective.
Longitudinal Rotations
PATIENT CARE
Continuity Clinic
Inpatient Staffing
PHARMACY PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
Pharmacy & Therapeutic Committee
Drug Monograph
Medication Safety
Medication Use Evaluation
Formulary Management
Management of Drug Shortages
Antimicrobial Stewardship
Department Leadership
EDUCATION
Pharmacy and Nursing In-services
Co-precepting Pharmacy Students
Journal Club
Family Medicine Didactic Presentations
CE Presentation during Grand Rounds or a Professional Conference (optional)
RESEARCH
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES
Attend National Meetings
BLS, ACLS & PALS Certifications
Pharmacists Clinician Course/Hours (optional)
Community Outreach Opportunities
Special Features
This is a 12-month program which can be tailored to the background and interests of the residents.
Pharmacy residents will work closely with Southern New Mexico Family Medicine Residents during the inpatient and outpatient experiences.
Opportunity to provide comprehensive medical care in an underserved, border community.
Application Information
Submit an application on to PhORCAS with the following:
Letter of Intent
Curriculum vitae
Transcripts
Three letters of recommendation from healthcare professionals
Application deadline: January 10
Interview required: Yes
Requirements & Benefits
Applicant Requirements
Must obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy in the U.S.
Be eligible for license to practice pharmacy in New Mexico
Benefits
Estimated stipend: $50,000
Paid time off: 80 hours
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Travel and registration paid for ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Western States Residency Conference
Contact Information
PATRICK LEUNG, PHARM.D., BCPS, PHC, BCCCP
Manager of Pharmacy Clinical Services
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director
2450 S. Telshor Blvd.
Las Cruces, NM 88011
Tel: (575) 532-7431
Patrick.Leung@LPNT.net
Davena Norris, Pharm.D., BCPS, PhC
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Coordinator
2450 S. Telshor Blvd.
Las Cruces, NM 88011
Tel: (575) 521-5651
Davena.Norris@LPNT.net
KATRINA E. JOHNSON, PHARM.D., BCPS
Director of Pharmacy Services
2450 S. Telshor Blvd.
Las Cruces, NM 88011
Tel: (575) 521-5541
Katrina.Johnson@LPNT.net