The PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at Banner Estrella Medical Center offers 
a comprehensive training with emphasis on clinical pharmaceutical care. 
The purpose of this program is to build on Doctor of Pharmacy education 
and outcomes to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions, eligible of board certification, and eligible for postgraduate year two 
(PGY2) pharmacy residency training. 
Pharmacy residents advance their knowledge and skills to become competent clinical practitioners through both block and longitudinal experiences. 

Banner Estrella Medical Center (BEMC) is a 317-bed community hospital with a full array of services. The hospital opened in 2005 in the Southwest Phoenix area to meet the health care needs of the growing West Valley community. Our second patient tower opened in March 2014 and upon full expansion adds 144 beds to the campus. Our level 4 trauma Emergency Department is also one of the busiest in the state.  

• National Matching Services Code: 126913
• Duration/Type: 12-month residency
• Number of Positions: Two
• Salary: $58,240
• Application Deadline: Jan. 5, 2025

Daniel Bell, PharmD, BCPS, Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator

Required Rotations

•    Orientation
•    Internal Medicine I
•    Internal Medicine II
•    Pharmacy Operations/Staffing 
•    Infectious Disease
•    Antimicrobial Stewardship 
•    ICU/Critical Care
•    Emergency Department
•    Practice Management
•    Medication Safety

Longitudinal

• Drug Information
• Pharmacy Operations-staffing
• Research

Elective Rotations

•    Informatics
•    Advanced ICU/ED
•    Advanced ICU/Critical Care 
•    Hematology/Oncology (Adult) 
•    Pediatrics
•    Academia
•    Customized

About Banner Health

Banner Health is a comprehensive, award-winning, nonprofit health system with facilities in six western states. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices, and much more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to change the way care is provided. The many locations, career opportunities and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee. Banner Pharmacy Services division provides excellent patient care across our entire continuum through convenient access, improved medication outcomes and innovative pharmacy practices. Banner Pharmacy Services will be recognized nationally as a clinical leader and trusted partner in proactively providing innovative pharmacy services through excellence in integration, care coordination, medication management and service to make a difference in people's lives. Banner is expanding its focus from being a hospital company to a clinical quality company focused on population health management. Clinical Pharmacy Services are also included in this robust new service line and are responsible for the m...anagement of the Banner formulary, development of standardized system wide clinical pharmacy services, and management of adverse drug event preventions. Clinical Pharmacy Services provides collaborative drug therapy management and educational interventions in patient care to optimize medication therapy, improve outcomes, promote wellness, and disease prevention.

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