Pharmacy Residency Program
Graduates of our program will be qualified for positions including PGY-2 resident, clinical pharmacist, and inpatient pharmacist.
About Our Pharmacy Residency Program
PGY 1 pharmacy residency programs build on Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) 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 for board certification, and eligible for postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training.
Welcome Message from the Program Director
The Virtua Health Pharmacy Residency Program welcomes you to apply. Program Director Kavitha Dalal, Pharm.D., offers this message to prospective students.
Why Choose the Virtua Pharmacy Residency?
Program Accreditation
The PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program conducted by Virtua, Mount Holly, NJ is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
Program Accreditation
The PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program conducted by Virtua, Mount Holly, NJ is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
Top-tier Facilities
Residents of the Virtua Pharmacy Residency Program will have the opportunity to work at all 5 of Virtua’s hospitals, benefitting from their standards for quality care and exposure to a diverse set of clinical experiences.
Top-tier Facilities
Residents of the Virtua Pharmacy Residency Program will have the opportunity to work at all 5 of Virtua’s hospitals, benefitting from their standards for quality care and exposure to a diverse set of clinical experiences.
Academic Growth and Leadership
The Virtua Pharmacy Residency Program expands on the clinical expertise of each resident by providing opportunities for research, teaching, and leadership. Through partnership with through St. Joseph's University - Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, residents can choose pursue a teaching certificate alongside their core and longitudinal learning experiences.
Academic Growth and Leadership
The Virtua Pharmacy Residency Program expands on the clinical expertise of each resident by providing opportunities for research, teaching, and leadership. Through partnership with through St. Joseph's University - Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, residents can choose pursue a teaching certificate alongside their core and longitudinal learning experiences.
More Information
PGY-1 Residency
The PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program at Virtua is a post-graduate program consisting of 12 months of general training and experience in various aspects of hospital practice.
The Residency Experience
During the PGY – 1 Pharmacy Practice Residency year, the residents will be exposed to required core and longitudinal learning experiences. They will also have the opportunity, based on their interests and preferences, to choose various elective learning experiences. Together the core, longitudinal, and elective learning experiences will enhance the resident’s knowledge base and fulfill the purpose of the residency.
Core Learning Experiences*
- Critical Care
- Emergency Medicine
- Infectious Disease/Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Internal Medicine
- Oncology
- Pediatric/NICU
- Pharmacy Orientation I - 2 weeks
- Pharmacy Orientation II
- Research Block - 2 weeks
- Transitions of Care/Heart Failure
- Transplant
Longitudinal Learning Experiences*
- Ambulatory Care
- Clinical Pharmacy Administration
- Hospital Pharmacy Staffing
- Pharmacy Management/Leadership
- Research Project
Elective Learning Experiences*
- Cardiac ICU
- Decentralized Pharmacy
- Quality
- Teaching Certificate Program (St. Joseph's University - Philadelphia College of Pharmacy)
*All learning experiences are based on preceptor availability.
Teaching Opportunities
The teaching certificate program is offered through St. Joseph's University - Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and is an optional part of the residency program. It involves teaching assignments, precepting a student, and other coursework throughout the year. Residents may participate if it aligns with their professional goals.
Applicants must possess a Pharm.D. degree from an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy and must be eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in the state of New Jersey by the start of the program. Selected applicants must also go through an interview process and participate in the ASHP Residency Matching Program.
We select eligible applicants based on program-related criteria such as preparedness, ability, aptitude, academic credentials, communication skills, as well as personal qualities such as motivation and integrity. We will not discriminate regarding race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status.
How Do I Apply?
- Applications will be accepted using the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS TM) and must be completed by January 5.
PhORCAS TM NMS Code:185413.
Application Requirements:
- Completed Application form
- Letter of Intent/Personal Statement
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three (3) Electronic References (Letters of Recommendation may supplement)
- Official Pharmacy School Transcript (Doctor of Pharmacy Degree)
- Minimum GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent
- NJ Licensure eligible
Once chosen employment is contingent upon:
- Meeting all Virtua employment, departmental, and institutional requirements
- Meeting the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy licensure requirements and obtaining a license to practice Pharmacy in the State of New Jersey in accordance with Virtua Pharmacy Residency Policy. (By September 1, preferred).
One of the benefits of a Virtua Health residency is access to some of the highest-performing medical facilities in the region. With five hospitals and more than 350 locations in South Jersey, Virtua provides residents with the opportunity to experience rotations in a wide variety of clinical settings with the guidance of highly qualified faculty.
As a resident of the Virtua Pharmacy Residency Program, you will have the unique opportunity to work at the following Virtua facilities:
The Virtua Podiatric Medicine Residency faculty and staff are here to help you reach your professional and academic goals as a resident. Be sure to visit their online profiles to learn more about them, their clinical interests, and more.
Kavitha S. Dalal, Pharm.D., RPh - Critical Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist; PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director
Jim Anderson, B.S. Pharm., Pharm.D.
Benson Aningalan, Pharm.D., BCPS
Christopher Becker, Pharm.D., MBA, BCPS – Mentor/Preceptor
Abigail Bertonazzi, Pharm.D. - Preceptor
Kathleen Bonner, B.S. Pharm., R.Ph. - Preceptor
Jessica Colmerauer, Pharm.D. - Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
William Haigh, B.S. Pharm. – Mentor/Preceptor
Jessica Hunt, Pharm.D. - Faculty
Joseph Lee, Pharm.D. - Faculty
Michelle Maloney, Pharm.D., PRS – Manager, Pharmacy Regulatory and Quality
Christina (Nina) Mangiamele, B.S. Pharm., R.Ph. – Pharmacy Director - Marlton
Alyssa Pagliaro, Pharm. D. - Faculty
Karishma Patel, Pharm.D. – Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Oncology
Jeanmarie S. Perch, Pharm.D., BCPS – Director of Clinical Pharmacy
Susan Schobert, B.S. Pharm., R.Ph.
Bethany Toole, Pharm.D. - Preceptor
Barbara D. Zambon, B.S. Pharm., R.Ph., BCGP, CCP - Faculty
You can view a list of all the current residents in the resource below.