PGY1 Pharmacy Twin Falls
The PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at St. Luke's Magic Valley is a 12-month program that develops expertise and competency in providing clinical care to a wide variety of patients. The residency accommodates two PGY1 residents and has 6-week learning experiences that provide the residents the opportunity to precept APPE students in adult medicine.
Our pharmacy department utilizes a centralized/decentralized clinical staffing model, a centralized sterile IV preparation area compliant with USP 797, extensive pharmacy automation, an anticoagulation clinic, an outpatient infusion center, and ambulatory pharmacy services.
Pharmacy Learning Experiences
- Orientation
- Adult Medicine (including co-precepting an APPE student)
- Critical Care
- Infectious Disease
- Rural Medicine (travel compensated for offsite)
Application Instructions and Process
- Submit an application via PhORCAS by first Friday in January; application to include:
- Letter of intent
- Three letters of reference
- Current CV
- Pharmacy transcripts
- On-site interview
- 8 applicants are invited for an on-site interview during February in a block-style rotating format, meeting with the residency program director, local pharmacy leadership, program preceptors and staff. Applicants also meet with current residents and give a 10-minute presentation on a topic of their choice.
Contact Information
Dallin D. Poulsen, PharmD, MBA/HSA
Cell: (507) 206-8087
Email: [email protected]
Accreditation
The PGY1 Pharmacy Residency conducted by St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls is accredited by ASHP.
In Their Own Words
The Pharmacy Residency Experience
We surveyed past and current pharmacy residents to learn more about their experience as part of the St. Luke's Pharmacy Residency program. We were thrilled to learn that they appreciate the culture, environment and career preparation opportunities that we've strived to cultivate.