(PGY1 Resident, 2022-2023)
My PGY-1 pharmacy residency at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center was a rewarding and eye-opening experience. It gave me the chance to get hands-on with inpatient pharmacy work, working with doctors and nurses to ensure patients received the best care possible. One of the highlights was having some truly amazing preceptors who were always there to help, answer questions, and guide me through everything. Their support made the whole process much easier and more enjoyable, and I really appreciated their guidance. Overall, the residency was an incredible learning experience that strengthened my skills and boosted my confidence in hospital pharmacy. It definitely prepared me to handle the challenges of working as an inpatient pharmacist.
(PGY1 Resident, 2020-2021)
"I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to complete my PGY1 pharmacy residency at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center. This experience allowed me to grow both professionally and personally as I worked alongside dedicated healthcare professionals in diverse clinical settings, including internal medicine, critical care, infectious diseases, and oncology. I deeply valued the chance to contribute to patient care, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and precept pharmacy students. The mentorship, support, and learning environment at Providence Saint Joseph truly shaped my foundation as a clinical pharmacist, and I will carry these lessons with me throughout my career."
(PGY1 Resident, 2012-2013)
“The acute care residency program at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center consists of a comprehensive curriculum. The program gave me the opportunity as a new graduate to work in many settings such as neonatal and adult intensive care units. I strongly believe I chose the right residency program, because I felt prepared as a clinical pharmacist, while having the opportunity to work with experienced, professional, and hard-working pharmacists.”
(PGY1 Resident, 2011-2012)
“My residency at St. Joe’s taught me that compassion is as important as any clinical knowledge gained. I thoroughly enjoyed working with my preceptors as well as other staff and felt at home right way. I still strive to be a well-rounded pharmacist, inspired by my preceptors and other staff.”
(PGY1 Resident, 2009-2010)
“As the pioneer resident at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center I was encouraged to use my clinical knowledge and creativity in paving the way for a program that, in my personal opinion, has turned out to be a fantastic one. My most fond memory while there was establishing and nurturing professional and personal relationships with all of my preceptors who were key in my success as a resident and now as a clinical pharmacist. I can sincerely say that Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center has a special place in my heart.”
