St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is part of CommonSpirit Health. Dignity Health and Catholic Health Initiatives combined to form CommonSpirit Health in 2019.  CommonSpirit Health is a non-profit health system with hospitals and clinics in 21 states. CommonSpirit Health cares for diverse populations with the intent of being a leader in advancing care for all. CommonSpirit Health’s mission is to make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. CommonSpirit Health envisions a healthier future for all – inspired by faith, driven by innovation, and powered by humanity.  CommonSpirit Health values include compassion, inclusion, integrity, excellence and collaboration.

Located in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) is a 604-bed, not-for-profit academic teaching hospital.  St. Joseph’s is a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education, and research. SJHMC is home to the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, and Dignity Health Cancer Institute at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center. SJHMC also offers a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and a Level I Trauma Center certified by the American College of Surgeons.

Residency Program Specifics

The twelve month program provides the training necessary for graduates to provide exceptional pharmaceutical care to diverse patient populations. Additionally, the program offers the flexibility to tailor resident experiences in order to meet specific professional goals.

Required Experiences*

• Internal Medicine
• Medical Intensive Care
• Infectious Diseases
• Emergency Medicine
• Neonatal Intensive Care
• Pharmacy Practice
• Pharmacy Systems Orientation (July)
• Ambulatory Care (6 month longitudinal)
• Pharmacy Staffing (10 month longitudinal)
• Pharmacy Administration and Quality (12 month longitudinal)
• Research Fundamentals (12 month longitudinal with a focused month in December)

 Four Elective Experiences from the Following*

• Solid Organ Transplant - Lung
• Solid Organ Transplant - Abdominal
• Cardiology
• Neurology
• Nephrology
• Inpatient Oncology/Hematology
• Trauma
• Investigational Drug Services
• Outpatient Oncology/Hematology
• Academia with a focus in Infectious Diseases
• Pharmacy Informatics
   
    * Learning experiences are one month long unless otherwise stated

Residents also complete a teaching certificate and help precept pharmacy students on advanced and introductory pharmacy practice experiences.

For more information, please refer to the St. Joseph's Pharmacy Residency website   

Application Information

Applicants must have a PharmD Degree from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy prior to starting the program. Applicants must also be a licensed pharmacist or eligible for licensure in the state of Arizona.

The completed application packet must be submitted to PhORCAS by January 2, 2024. The application packet must include:

1) PhORCAS application form

2) Letter of intent

3) Curriculum Vitae

4) Official transcripts of all pharmacy education

5) Three letters of recommendation (preferably at least two from clinical APPE preceptors)

ASHP Match Program Codes:

• NMS Code 151013 - inpatient academic medical center, 4 positions

About Dignity Health - St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

Located in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) is a 604-bed, not-for-profit academic teaching hospital. St. Joseph’s is a nationally recognized center for quality tertiary care, medical education, and research. SJHMC is home to the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, and University of Arizona Cancer Center. SJHMC also offers a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and a Level I Trauma Center certified by the American College of Surgeons.

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