The Ochsner Health Pharmacy Residency concentrates on the development of clinical practice skills. The PGY 1 Pharmacy Residency is an intense twelve-month program designed to develop a confident, independently practicing clinician by providing exposure to a clinical environment that offers diverse training in a variety of pharmacy practice areas. The resident will become proficient in a broad range of services structured to develop their individual strengths and advance the growth of their clinical judgment.

With over 40 owned, managed and affiliated hospitals, Ochsner Health System is Louisiana’s largest non-profit, academic, healthcare system. Driven by a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate, Ochsner is committed to innovative and patient-centered care. Our pharmacists are highly collaborative and integrally involved in all aspects of patient care.

The Program:

• Over 15 elective rotations
• Present projects at regional residency conference
• Attend ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting

Core Rotations:

• Critical care
• Internal medicine
• Medication use and policy
• Infectious disease
• Pediatrics

Longitudinal Experiences:

• Resident research project
• Hospital pharmacy practice
• Pharmacy practice management (core)

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
• Health and wellness programs
• Discounted gym memberships
• 10 vacation days

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited college/school of pharmacy
• Eligible for licensure to practice pharmacy in the state of Louisiana
• Licensed in the state of Louisiana before the program begins or shortly thereafter
• Must obtain a Louisiana pharmacy intern license by the start of the program (if not licensed as a pharmacist)

Application Requirements

The following materials should be submitted via the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application System (PHORCAS) by January 9:

• Submit a letter of interest
• Three letters of recommendation
• Curriculum Vitae

Marissa Janusek, PharmD, BCPS, BCTXP
Residency Program Director
Marissa.janusek@ochsner.org

Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans
Department of Pharmacy
1516 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, 70121

About Ochsner Health

Ochsner Health is an integrated healthcare system with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate. Celebrating 80 years in 2022, it leads nationally in cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, liver and heart transplants and pediatrics, among other areas. Ochsner is consistently named both the top hospital and top children’s hospital in Louisiana by U.S. News & World Report. The not-for-profit organization is inspiring healthier lives and stronger communities. Its focus is on preventing diseases and providing patient-centered care that is accessible, affordable, convenient and effective. Ochsner Health pioneers new treatments, deploys emerging technologies and performs groundbreaking research, including over 700 clinical studies. It has more than 36,000 employees and over 4,600 employed and affiliated physicians in over 90 medical specialties and subspecialties. It operates 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Gulf South; and its cutting-edge Connected Health digital medicine program is caring for patients beyond its walls. In 2021, Ochsner Health treated more than 1 million people from every state and... 75 countries. As Louisiana’s top healthcare educator, Ochsner Health and its partners educate thousands of healthcare professionals annually. To learn more, visit www.ochsner.org.

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