PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program – Marshall, MN

The Postgraduate Year One Pharmacy Residency (PGY1) program at Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center is a new program in pre-candidate status with American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accreditation.

Different from the longstanding residency program based at Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center, this program is based in Marshall, MN, and is designed to provide a comprehensive experience in a rural healthcare setting. It will include some travel to regional sites, including some rotations at Avera McKennan in Sioux Falls, SD.

The Avera Marshall PGY1 will build on pharmacy education and outcomes to develop clinical pharmacists who are:

  • Responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions
  • Eligible for board certification
  • Equipped to meet the professional demands of postgraduate employment within rural or critical access facilities
  • Eligible for postgraduate pharmacy residency training or fellowship training

Want to learn more? Complete this brief form to request more information.

Residency Program Details

Program Code

ASHP Program Code: 63633

Program Requirements

  • Completion of Residency Orientation
  • Weekend and evening staffing of one 4 hour shift per week and every 3 weekend
    • Must meet 90% of all scheduled shifts
  • Participation in pharmacy department education including (but not limited to) completion of the following presentations:
    • One Pharmacy Department topic discussion
    • One Morbidity & Mortality Educational presentation
    • One Pharmacy Grand Rounds presentation
  • One presentation for continuing education credit
  • Completion of one pharmacy research project and the following:
    • Completion of one manuscript due by June 1 of the residency year
    • Presentation of research data at Midwest Pharmacy Residency Conference
    • Presentation at one national meeting
  • Obtain 85% “achieved for residency” for all required goals and objectives for the program
  • Completion of one medication safety project
  • Completion of one formulary medication review
  • Completion of one medication use evaluation

Program Goals

  • Provide pharmaceutical care to patients in a variety of settings
  • Educate students, healthcare providers and patients
  • Develop project management and problem-solving skills
  • Improve drug information skills
  • Plan, initiate and document pharmaceutical care services
  • Maintain a professional and ethical manner
  • Develop leadership skills in pharmacy practice
  • Utilize medical informatics
  • Contribute to formulary decisions

Completion of the PGY1 residency will prepare the resident for general clinical practice, a PGY2 residency or a fellowship program.

Residency Goals

  • Demonstrate professional autonomy
  • Gain well-rounded understanding of pharmacy services in all areas of the facility
  • Frequently self-evaluate
  • Exhibit a commitment to excellent pharmaceutical care
  • Exercise leadership in improving the safety of the medication use system

Completion of the PGY1 residency will prepare the resident for board certification, general clinical practice, a PGY2 residency or a fellowship program.

Learning Experiences

Longitudinal (Required)

  • Project Management (48 weeks)
  • Hospital Pharmacy Practice (48 weeks)
  • Leadership, Finance, Operation, & Patient Safety (48 weeks)
  • Formulary Management (48 weeks)

Rotations (required)

  • Orientation (4weeks)
  • Acute Care I (6 weeks)
  • Acute Care II (6 weeks)
  • Ambulatory Care (12 weeks)
  • Ambulatory Oncology (6 weeks)
  • Emergency Medicine (4 weeks)
  • Infectious Disease (4 weeks)
  • Research (2 weeks)

Rotations (Elective – Up to 6 weeks total)

  • Advanced Oncology
  • Critical Care
  • 340B/Revenue Cycle/Finance
  • Pharmacy Administration
  • Other specialty electives as available/requested

Residency Application Process

Applications for one residency position are currently being accepted. Qualifications for candidacy are a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and licensure or eligibility for licensure in Minnesota and South Dakota within 90 days of beginning the program.

Qualifications and Requirements for candidacy

  • Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited degree program
  • Licensed or eligible to apply for a license to practice pharmacy in the state of South Dakota and Minnesota.
  • Participation in the ASHP Residency Matching Program (“The Match”)
  • A copy of transcripts: Undergraduate or non-pharmacy transcripts are not required. Only pharmacy school-related coursework must be submitted.
  • Three professional references using the Standardized Reference Template in the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS)
  • Copy of curriculum vitae
  • Letter of intent describing reasons for seeking residency and reasons for pursuing residency at Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center.
  • Completed application submitted in PhORCAS - See PhORCAS for due date.

Apply on PhORCAS

Apply online on the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS) site.

Submit Application

Contact Us

Complete this brief form to inquire about our pharmacy residency programs. For more information, contact:

PGY1 Residency Program Director
Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center
Kathy Opdahl, PharmD
Email: kathy.opdahl@avera.org

Pharmacy Director
Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center
Brittany Geihl, PharmD
Email: brittany.geihl@avera.org

Contact Us

Complete this brief form to inquire about our pharmacy residency programs. For more information, contact:

PGY1 Residency Program Director
Shelby Fideler, PharmD
Email: shelby.fideler@avera.org