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Pharmacy Residency
Pharmacy Residency
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About Our Pharmacy Residency
Mount Auburn Hospital (MAH) was founded in 1886 as the first hospital in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is a 217-bed acute care teaching hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical School. It is a part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, a 14-hospital health system. The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited postgraduate year one (PGY-1) Pharmacy Residency Program at MAH provides a unique training experience to develop the resident clinically and professionally. The mission of the residency program is to develop pharmacy care providers for positions in clinical practice, teaching/academia, or advanced practice in a specialized PGY-2 training program. Upon graduation, pharmacy residents will be self-directed learners possessing clinical competencies, leadership and professional skills and will have the confidence to excel in a variety of pharmacy practice environments.
Program Structure
Our twelve month program provides experience in a variety of settings, focusing on the core areas of practice specified in the ASHP Accreditation Standards. Residents complete nine core block learning experiences, four longitudinal learning experiences, and two elective learning experiences that are tailored to meet individual resident needs and interests. Through the residency program’s strong affiliation with Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS), all residents will participate in a robust teaching certificate program and will hold an adjunct teaching appointment in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at MCPHS.
Find program information in the ASHP Residency Directory.
For more information, email Raul Santiago, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP, program director.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary
PGY1 Pharmacy Residents will receive an annual salary of $64,000 for the 2026–27 year.
Benefits
Pharmacy residents are offered the same benefits as full time employees. The MAH Human Resources department shares the benefits package with all employees as part of onboarding.
- Reimbursement for travel and attendance for ASHP Midyear
- Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
- Discounted parking or public transportation pass
Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Residents may take up to 10 business days off for vacation and personal days. This does not include required residency activities, conferences, holidays, sick time, jury duty, or bereavement.
Enjoy Life in Boston
Discover what it’s like to live in Cambridge. You’ll love our location in Cambridge, Massachusetts, just across the Charles River from Boston proper.
Program Recruitment Activities
Our current residents and program leadership look forward to meeting you at the following annual recruitment events:
- New England Regional Residency and Fellowship Showcase at MCPHS
- SNPhA/ACCP Virtual PGY1 Residency Showcase
- ASHP Midyear Residency Showcase
Frequently Asked Questions
How many residency positions are available?
There are two PGY1 pharmacy residency positions.
How are applicants selected to interview?
Applicants are reviewed using a standardized assessment process by our residency leadership and preceptors. This includes a review of your letter of intent, curriculum vitae, academic records, and letters of recommendation. In addition, we consider your clinical and work experiences, career goals, professional and leadership activities as part of our review.
What should I expect during an interview?
Interviews for the Pharmacy Residency are typically held virtually. It consists of opportunities to speak with department and program leadership, program preceptors, and current residents in addition to a short presentation.
What career paths have residents taken following the residency program?
Program graduates have pursued a variety of paths after graduation, including PGY2 residency training in a variety of specialties and are now working in a variety of roles, including as clinical pharmacists and as pharmacy leaders.
About Mount Auburn Hospital
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